incoming '25. hoping to major in Chinese and econ, but considering Chinese/applied math. is that adequate prep for going into PE? or shld one of my majors be business econ? any help is appreciated.
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It doesn't matter what you major in. Just interview well and network. Btw, how did you find this forum?
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