Graduating college in 3.5 years?
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:45 pm
Hi everyone,
I'm a sophomore in college, and am double majoring in history and political science with a 4.0 GPA. Due to a lot of advanced credit from high school, I am able to graduate in 3 years. However, I wasn't comfortable leaving in 3 years, because that would mean I would have to cut my LSAT studying time by an additional year, and also keep up with a higher course load; so, I added a philosophy minor. However, when planning all my requirements, I discovered that at best a philosophy minor could keep me in college for 3.5 years, contending with a very reasonable course load. What more, in this time, I also have planned a semester studying abroad, membership in my college's Honors Program, as well as three to four internships. All this being said, I have multiple questions:
a) Will graduating in 3.5 years have a negative impact in the law school admissions process?
b) Do you believe it is a wise choice to graduate with a double major and minor in 3.5 years?
c) If so, what options would you suggest I pursue in this semester off (i.e. internships, work, traveling)?
If any of you would be willing to share your opinions, I would be incredibly grateful.
Thanks!
I'm a sophomore in college, and am double majoring in history and political science with a 4.0 GPA. Due to a lot of advanced credit from high school, I am able to graduate in 3 years. However, I wasn't comfortable leaving in 3 years, because that would mean I would have to cut my LSAT studying time by an additional year, and also keep up with a higher course load; so, I added a philosophy minor. However, when planning all my requirements, I discovered that at best a philosophy minor could keep me in college for 3.5 years, contending with a very reasonable course load. What more, in this time, I also have planned a semester studying abroad, membership in my college's Honors Program, as well as three to four internships. All this being said, I have multiple questions:
a) Will graduating in 3.5 years have a negative impact in the law school admissions process?
b) Do you believe it is a wise choice to graduate with a double major and minor in 3.5 years?
c) If so, what options would you suggest I pursue in this semester off (i.e. internships, work, traveling)?
If any of you would be willing to share your opinions, I would be incredibly grateful.
Thanks!