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Hey all, I need some advice on what to do this semester. If this isn't the correct forum mods feel free to move it.

I am currently a 1st semester senior with a 3.99 G.P.A. and am pursuing B.A.'s in History and Chemistry. I have aspirations of attending HYS and am a URM. The reason I chose the Chemistry route is because I wanted to keep a door open to IP law though this has caused my G.P.A. to drop over the last few semesters which worries me because the threshold for HYS is so high. If I dropped Chemistry I would replace those classes with easier classes and help maintain my G.P.A.

With that background my question is two-fold:

1) Would a BA in Chemistry allow me to get hired in IP law or is almost mandatory to have a PhD?

2) Should I drop Chemistry and just focus on getting my history degree?

Thanks TLS

jrsbaseball5 wrote:Hey all, I need some advice on what to do this semester. If this isn't the correct forum mods feel free to move it.

I am currently a 1st semester senior with a 3.99 G.P.A. and am pursuing B.A.'s in History and Chemistry. I have aspirations of attending HYS and am a URM. The reason I chose the Chemistry route is because I wanted to keep a door open to IP law though this has caused my G.P.A. to drop over the last few semesters which worries me because the threshold for HYS is so high. If I dropped Chemistry I would replace those classes with easier classes and help maintain my G.P.A.

With that background my question is two-fold:

1) Would a BA in Chemistry allow me to get hired in IP law or is almost mandatory to have a PhD?

2) Should I drop Chemistry and just focus on getting my history degree?

Thanks TLS

Generally, a BA in chemistry is not enough to get the IP boost (IPsecure). Given your extremely high GPA and URM status, I would drop the Chemistry major--particularly if you actually enjoy History more.

Suralin wrote:

jrsbaseball5 wrote:Hey all, I need some advice on what to do this semester. If this isn't the correct forum mods feel free to move it.

I am currently a 1st semester senior with a 3.99 G.P.A. and am pursuing B.A.'s in History and Chemistry. I have aspirations of attending HYS and am a URM. The reason I chose the Chemistry route is because I wanted to keep a door open to IP law though this has caused my G.P.A. to drop over the last few semesters which worries me because the threshold for HYS is so high. If I dropped Chemistry I would replace those classes with easier classes and help maintain my G.P.A.

With that background my question is two-fold:

1) Would a BA in Chemistry allow me to get hired in IP law or is almost mandatory to have a PhD?

2) Should I drop Chemistry and just focus on getting my history degree?

Thanks TLS

Generally, a BA in chemistry is not enough to get the IP boost (IPsecure). Given your extremely high GPA and URM status, I would drop the Chemistry major--particularly if you actually enjoy History more.

By IPsecure are you talking about law school admissions? Would a BA in chemistry make it very difficult to get hired in an IP field?

Any one else have an opinion?

jrsbaseball5 wrote:

Suralin wrote:

jrsbaseball5 wrote:Hey all, I need some advice on what to do this semester. If this isn't the correct forum mods feel free to move it.

I am currently a 1st semester senior with a 3.99 G.P.A. and am pursuing B.A.'s in History and Chemistry. I have aspirations of attending HYS and am a URM. The reason I chose the Chemistry route is because I wanted to keep a door open to IP law though this has caused my G.P.A. to drop over the last few semesters which worries me because the threshold for HYS is so high. If I dropped Chemistry I would replace those classes with easier classes and help maintain my G.P.A.

With that background my question is two-fold:

1) Would a BA in Chemistry allow me to get hired in IP law or is almost mandatory to have a PhD?

2) Should I drop Chemistry and just focus on getting my history degree?

Thanks TLS

Generally, a BA in chemistry is not enough to get the IP boost (IPsecure). Given your extremely high GPA and URM status, I would drop the Chemistry major--particularly if you actually enjoy History more.

By IPsecure are you talking about law school admissions? Would a BA in chemistry make it very difficult to get hired in an IP field?

I have a friend who was not a science major but wanted IP. All she was required to do was take a break in law school to take science courses. The best bet is just to call the school and ask their advice.

BearsGrl, that is pretty interesting. Did she go to the same law school as undergrad though?

You generally need a PhD to be IPsecure for chemistry.