Do you think a double major is beneficial in getting into a good grad school?

Question

@ BLACKHEART: No way I'm doing physics! Yikes! I was thinking of sociology and psychology.

Answer 1

All other things equal, a person with two majors stands out more than a person with a single major. As such, that person has an advantage.

But beware, Grad School Ambitions Councils look for many other criteria such as your undergrad GPA, the school you attended, years of work experience, essays, and reference letters.

Answer 2

If it is something like Biology & Chemistry or Math & Physics -- then, yes -- it could be a slight positive.

Something like Physics and History -- then no.

Something like Literature & History or Philosophy & Hisatory could help you do better -- but probably wouldn't help you get into a graduate program any more than a strong liberal arts background with one major.

Answer 3

I think a major in one and a minor in the other is better as it shows you have a clear idea of what you want and what you like, which is truly what they are looking for in grad school (motivation and specific skills). It's cheaper and takes less time.

Answer 4

"Getting yet another Bachelor's degree is out of the question for me." Then so is Stanford, i'm afraid. As their web site states: "you will possibly desire to have the resembling an undergraduate degree in Biology from Stanford college. This often consists of organic and organic and inorganic chemistry besides as a year of biology, physics and calculus at a minimum." So except you took the equivalent of an exceedingly significant minor as quickly as you discovered your authentic hobby, you're in basic terms unlikely to have the grounding you elect for for graduate point artwork in biology. and whether you do, you're nonetheless up against applicants who did 4 years of straight away proper coursework and analyze and earned an enhanced GPA. A 2nd bachelors could take you the comparable quantity of time as an buddies, so in case you're incredibly desperate to try this, you may besides do it suitable (and develop your checklist of aim colleges in case you're ending your standards).

Answer 5

The double major is ideal, but if you have to pick one go with physics (It is apparently essential to getting into a top graduate school!)

Answer 6

I am not sure, but it means that you have enough money to pay them!! So this alone, should be good enough ;) But after to get a job, it will get harder, as the more qualifications you have the more difficult is to get hired in the first place... They hate paying for qualifications they don`t need!!

Answer 7

Of course you can!! you are very smart and I am sure that you can do it.
It is culture so go on!! go haead.