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Did not declare 2nd major, but put in on Resume. Am I in trouble?
I put down Economics and Accounting as my double majors. I am going to start as a summer intern in a Back Office position where Accounting is more relevant than Economics, but I have not declared Accounting as my major. I have taken the intro Acct courses and registered for the Intermediate level...
Should I double major in Stat or minor in CS?
Hi, I was just a reader in this website but I finally came to sign in to ask few questions that are extremely important for me. I have never known any website or any source that is filled with knowledgeable people so I am just posting this question. I certainly felt that this might be a stupid...
Help me - Undergrad at a target
Hi! I'm an undergraduate at a target about to declare major/minor My candidates are Econ, Math, Computer Science, and History Well I guess majoring in econ and math is the most relevant to my goal of eventually making into IB , but I am very passionate about comp sci as well as history to give them...
Should I add my major GPA? Its 4.0
I completed one class towards my major and got an A. Would it be wrong to say my major GPA is a 4.0?
Question - forgive my ignorance
Forgive my ignorance, as I'm currently an undergrad science major whose having a change of heart as far as careers go. IB is not my only option, I just want a career where I can work up to a six figure income within a few years (gotta pay back student loans somehow). For someone who attends a fairly...
Economics or Finance Major for Consulting Careers
Yes, I know this topic has been beaten to death already. My situation is slightly different than other schools. Finance and economics are both in the business school. I got to a top 50 non target (One or two kids make BB each year, and some make local IBD). A lot of kids go into top corp fin. These...
Chemical Engineering going to IB~ Should I transfer?
Hi, guys: I've been on WSO for a while and I am now pretty interested in investment banking. Currently I am a Chemical Engineering major, I like this major and I am pretty gifted at Math and Chemistry. I am a freshman but I am taking advanced classes and getting As if not A+. However, I am not sure...
Its all about your GPA!
I made a post previously saying math courses might be useful if you're a lib arts major in Canada (thats what some people related to industry and advisers told me). However, I have actually ended up contacting a whole BUNCH more of people in the industry since then (family friends started replying...
Most useful classes!
I've seen way too many threads on the finance major being useless and that engineers are smarter. But we all know major doesn't mean shit so lets focus on classes. What were the most useful classes you've taken in regards to banking/ trading/ finance? And then what were the most useful classes you...
Should I add a math major?
Here's the situation; my school is highly ranked for math and mediocre (30s/40s on Business Week) for business, and I feel that the business degree might raise a few questions. There is a decent chance that I will have the chance to add a math major to dual along with business, but I'll have to...
major decision
Hey, If I go to Amherst College and major in psychology will that hurt my chances at a BB / MBB job out of college (just thinking ahead, may not even go down that road, pretty sure I will though). The "catch" if you will is that I've already interned at MS and plan on getting it again next summer....
Need advice for picking concentration
I will be a freshman next year at a target and was wondering what you guys think would benefit me most for IB . (BTW- there are no "majors" they are now called concentrations) Concentrate Finance and Accounting and Minor in Math (in A&S school) Concentrate Finance and Econ Theory and Minor Math...
What should I major in? Help me
I'm currently a Finance Major. Thinking about doubling in Finance and Management OR Major in Finance and then Minor in Economics I read that Management is considered an "easy" major or isn't really taken too seriously. So Instead of taking those Management classes I can be working towards a Minor in...
How Hard is Economics vs. Finance?
As a major, which one is harder? Econ seems to apply calculus and other types of math. I've never taken a Finance course so I dont have an idea. is economics a hard major relative to finance? The answer to this question depends on the school that you attend and the difficulty of the programs at...
Business school options. Fin degree or BSBA-FIN online.
A finance degree is better, right, but the bsba-fin is at a 50 school with the given information what is the best choice? want to get into investing after school, not sure what specifically yet, and I also want to go to law school and/or graduate finance or business degree with finance...
Major in Finance & accounting + CFA® or Major in Applied Statistics + CFA?
Hi guys, This year I have to decide between keep studying my actual degree or switching from Applied Statistics to Finance & Accounting. I'm finishing the first year right now. Whatever I'm going to choose I'm going to complement it with CFA , however I won't be able to do the exams until two years...
Urgent: Tough decision regarding choosing internship/FT offer/major. Please help
Hi all, I'm currently an Econ grad with a low GPA (2.9-3.2) from a top public (UMich/UVa/Berkeley/UCLA). I have solid internship experience (F500 PWM , top F500 tech firm business analyst, small VC advisory firm, BB MO). I recently graduated this month, but was planning on taking extra classes this...
Masters in Statistics vs Masters in Econometrics
Which of Masters in Stats or Masters in Econometrics applies better to the hedge fund industry ? Are there investment or trading strategies used by money management firms that would make HR prefer someone with a Stats background over an Econometrics background (or vice versa)? If so, which strategy...
Finance and economics, accounting, or management
You can specialize in finance and economics, accounting, or management in Rotman commerce. What is the specialty that has the best future?? Can you give me recommendations, advice and examples of what job I would get if I were to take one of these specialties?
Does your minor matter?
I'm a sophomore Economics major at a relatively unknown non-target with a 3.95 GPA and 2200+ SAT scores. I'll also be studying abroad at one of (Oxford, Cambridge) next semester (would rather not give too much outable info). I need to decide on a minor (I will be taking 2 minor classes while abroad)...
Convince me to try to go to Ross
over Michigan's College of Engineering I've heard that recruiting has gone from almost all Ross to half-Ross, half-LSA/CoE... and that MBB / s&t will probably look at engineering moreso than IB would. I would be going for computer sciences in CoE and would've tried to double major in CS /finance if...
What do these major-GPA combos tell you?
Say you' re a MBB recruiter. You're looking at candidates from a target school for interviews. What are your initial thoughts at each one? I just want to see all of your thoughts, all feedback is appreciated. 1. International Relations major with a 3.8 2. Comparative Literature major, Economics...
Best major for breaking into banking from non-target
I go to a school that is not a target or a low target for finance (JHU) and I'm wondering what course of action will give me the best chance of getting a position at an IBank (preferably in Sales and Trading). Right now I've accumulated enough credits to graduate with a degree in either CS , applied...
switch major quick question
I sent in a bunch of resumes saying I'm majoring in X and Y, was officially declared to major in X and Y. Now, I am switching to major in X and Z. And, I am going to continue send out resumes-- I should now say I am majoring in X and Z right? But how about my previous apps? Would they care that I...
Florida Engineering major seeking advice for B School
I am an engineering major in Florida planning to eventually get an MBA at a top school. Everyone keeps telling me that without work experience at GS or a similar place, I won't get in. This just does not make sense to me that an entire MBA class would be investment bankers. If I work in Florida at a...
Bachelor of Arts vs. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Is a Bachelors of Arts in Math looked upon differently than a Bachelors of Science? Thanks
Hey! Quick question about consulting:
Hey everyone. Quick question: I'm a junior at a target school, double major in poli-sci/history. I want to go into consulting; I have a 3.4 GPA. however, I have a resume full of public service paid work experience (US Senate, Worked for the mayor, worked for the school board, worked for a...
How do you calculate major GPA?
Which classes should I use to calculate my Statistics major GPA? 1. All classes taken in the statistics department (10 stat courses) 2. Courses I chose to use to satisfy the statistics major requirements (4 math prereqs, 3 stat core, 3 stat electives, 3 courses in other technical departments) 3....
Is it better to "Major" in Finance or Concentrate in Finance for IBD?
I was told by my dean that employers don't really know the difference between "major" in finance vs "concentration' in finance. The different is in major, you're required to take 10 classes relating to finance. In concentration, you're only required to take 4 class ( senior levels) relating to...
Im Back You damm apes.......
Hey people Its me again I need your brains to start running again Im going to be a sophmore this fall and I am stuck on which major to do. Now I started off studying Business but I have come to the conclusion that a business degree is not worth four years of college it just seems so basic. The...
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...
Preferred Undergrad Majors for Consulting Internships
I was wondering if consulting firms like McKinsey prefers certain undergrad majors over others, even if only by a little. Strong math/quantitative skills are obviously necessary, but would there be any preference between say operations research/financial engineering, mechanical engineering, and...
Concentration Question for B-School
Hi, I'm a rising Junior at a target school majoring in International relations and economics. However, my school requires a language portion as part of the IR major, and I am worried that my GPA will suffer as a result. I write very well, and am considering switching to an English major, in order to...
Duke Econ Major?
I'm currently a freshman at Duke and would like to go into investment banking after school. My advisor is beginning to ask what I am thinking about majoring in. I would like to do econ but from what I hear from my classmates, playing a varsity sport and majoring in econ will be rough here. Is it...
Major Recommendation
Hey I was wondering what type of major would be most helpful for someone looking to break into trading . I know this is a ridiculously general question but I know very little about specific types of trading and what they require, and if this question is absurdly general feel free not to respond. But...
Major? B.A Econ or B.A Social Sciences (Emphasis in Econ)
I'm already a Poli-Sci major, and looking to pick up a second major (one with actual value). Since career service advisors on campus are useless and Econ advisor told me it won't matter as they are both Econ degrees (which sounds like bull). Social Science will allow me to bring over Poli-Sci...
Econ Double Major - Current Bioengineer
I'm a Bioengineer, and with the number of AP credits I have, I can graduate early (3 years total). However, I'm also considering doing the traditional 4 year plan and adding a double major in Economics. For IB purposes, is the Econ major worth the extra year?
Econ Double Major - Consulting purposes
I'm a Bioengineer, and with the number of AP credits I have, I can graduate early (3 years total). However, I'm also considering doing the traditional 4 year plan and adding a double major in Economics. For consulting purposes, is the Econ major worth the extra year?
History Major... screwed?
*As a forward, I already posted in a similar topic but no one was answering my question. Hi, I'm entering my freshmen year at Cal/UCLA/Michigan (one of those schools) working towards a history major. I'm majoring in history because I find it more interesting than other fields, but I'm concerned that...
Major G.P.A. - Double major
When writing a resume with a double major, how would you approach a major g.p.a.? Is it okay to simply list only one major gpa on the resume because one of my majors has a significantly higher gpa than the other one and it would be beneficial to have one gpa and the cumulative rather than just the...
Business Administration vs. Economics
In terms of pursuing a career in I-Banking, which major would you consider as more helpful while studying at UC Berkeley; Business Administration or Economics?
Question about resume changes
I was recently offered a position at a company. When I was interviewing, my resume said major in accounting minor in finance, but I have chosen to drop finance in order to get extra accounting classes so I could sit for the CPA exam. I know it's not a major change, but do you guys think I should...
Are math classes necessary?
I'm an econ major at a target school and the only math I need to graduate is Calc 1 and I have AP credit for that from highschool. Would it be a problem if I didn't take any math in college? Are there any other classes that would really help in S&T?
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