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Double Major and Graduate Admissions

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:28 pm
by filtream
If all else is considered equal (i.e., a candidate has adequate classes, recommendations, research, reputable undergrad institution), can doing a double major in a completely unrelated subject (say, English or Music) hurt one's chances of admission to a top-notch pure math graduate program?

Re: Double Major and Graduate Admissions

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 2:30 am
by p-adic
Yes. Suppose you double major in Russian and someone reading your application has very negative views of Russia these days and "unfairly" recommends the other guy over you for it.

Re: Double Major and Graduate Admissions

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:58 am
by BreakingBad
I'm not sure if the above is a joke post or not.

Re: Double Major and Graduate Admissions

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:08 pm
by p-adic
OP asked if it's possible or not. It is possible, but highly unlikely. I've had people ask me my political thoughts on Russia in job interviews because I speak Russian, and it's listed on my resume.