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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As the parent of a recent triple major graduate, who is headed to a top ten law school next year, two thoughts.  First, being a triple major does get attention. It's not an instant passport to anything, but it always seems to spark a conversation about academic interests, which is usually a big plus. But second, your child should check on whether each major has a thesis or capstone requirement. My child worked his butt off with three theses, while most classmates coasted through senior year. [/quote]

But that does  not make your child better…or even normal TBH.

I am sure that most kids in your kid’s “top ten” law school did not triple, or even double major. It is not necessary is the point. And it is suspect in the eyes of some (ie “what are they trying to prove? Did they have any life outside of school”, etc).

Many of you are desperately trying to dissuade us from our perspective…but we disagree with you. Sorry for all of those (potentially) wasted hours and/or tuition dollars. [/quote]NP.  Hours of learning aren’t wasted hours.  An education is something that you retain for life. The tuition is the same at some schools whether you take one class or six. So, one could argue that the students only taking one major or two are not receiving the highest value for their money. The triple major did. It happens so seldom that it really stands out as an extraordinary achievement on graduate applications.  A combined softer major with a harder STEM and a math major or Econ major certainly sets one apart from someone with only one major.  It shows dedication and grit if this was accomplished in four years. [/quote]

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