Harvard Undergrad Major Help

I was wondering...can a Harvard student major in something besides economics....like Political Science (well, Government there) and still suceed in getting into investment banking? What about something more far out like History & Literature (1 concentration) or Art? If so, do I need to make sure I take specific classes outside of my concentration.

This semester I can take 4 classes. One class will be my language requirement, another will me Expos 20 (a mandatory writing tutorial). That means I have two classes left. I was thinking about doing EC10, intro econ...is this the right choice?

Gracias, SH

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thanks guys...I've always heard those vague rumors about knowing the HYPS Art History major who broke in, but I just wanted to see if there was truth in that pudding.

 

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