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Hey everyone,

I’m trying to figure out whether minoring in statistics is worth it for my situation.

I’m an Econ major and planning to go through AFROTC, then serve in the military, and eventually use my GI Bill to attend grad school (likely an MBA program). I’m fairly solid at math—I took a dual enrollment statistics class in high school and got an A (though it definitely took a serious grind to pull that off). I have already taken Calc 1-3 (A’s), linear algebra, and differential equations (grades pending B/A).

My main concern is GPA. From what I’ve seen, stats courses aren’t exactly GPA boosters, and I’m worried that adding a stats minor could drag my GPA down, especially while I commit to ROTC where high gpa is required to obtain desired roles. So I’m stuck wondering: would MBA programs prefer a higher GPA without the minor, or a slightly lower GPA with a stats minor that shows more quantitative rigor?

Right now I’m considering three paths:

1. AFROTC + B.S. in Economics + Minor in Statistics

2. AFROTC + B.A. in Economics + Minor in Statistics

3. AFROTC + B.A. in Economics, no minor

For those who’ve been through MBA admissions or similar paths:

• Does a stats minor meaningfully help, or is GPA more important?

• Would work experience (military in my case) outweigh the difference anyway?

• Is the B.S. vs B.A. distinction in Econ significant here?

Appreciate any advice or personal experiences!

Edit: a stat minor could add a semester to my education if I don’t time it correctly.

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to figure out whether minoring in statistics is worth it for my situation.

I’m an Econ major and planning to go through AFROTC, then serve in the military, and eventually use my GI Bill to attend grad school (likely an MBA program). I’m fairly solid at math—I took a dual enrollment statistics class in high school and got an A (though it definitely took a serious grind to pull that off). I have already taken Calc 1-3 (A’s), linear algebra, and differential equations (grades pending B/A).

My main concern is GPA. From what I’ve seen, stats courses aren’t exactly GPA boosters, and I’m worried that adding a stats minor could drag my GPA down, especially while I commit to ROTC where high gpa is required to obtain desired roles. So I’m stuck wondering: would MBA programs prefer a higher GPA without the minor, or a slightly lower GPA with a stats minor that shows more quantitative rigor?

Right now I’m considering three paths:

1.	AFROTC + B.S. in Economics + Minor in Statistics

2.	AFROTC + B.A. in Economics + Minor in Statistics

3.	AFROTC + B.A. in Economics, no minor

For those who’ve been through MBA admissions or similar paths:

•	Does a stats minor meaningfully help, or is GPA more important?

•	Would work experience (military in my case) outweigh the difference anyway?

•	Is the B.S. vs B.A. distinction in Econ significant here?

Appreciate any advice or personal experiences!

Previous SSRI Use

I’m currently a freshman planning to enter AFROTC as a sophomore in Fall 2026. I previously took Zoloft (sertraline) for depression and anxiety, however was only ever diagnosed with unspecified anxiety disorder. I initially stopped in Summer 2023, but restarted in Fall 2023 due to increased irritability, and then fully discontinued use in December 2024.

I have a few questions regarding medical eligibility:

What are the chances of getting a waiver?

Have you seen others in similar situations? What was the outcome?

If I am ultimately eligible, could this history affect my chances of becoming a pilot if I choose to pursue that path?

Should I look into the ROTC or NROTC programs to improve my odds?

Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

I’m currently a freshman planning to enter AFROTC as a sophomore in Fall 2026. I previously took Zoloft (sertraline) for depression and anxiety, however was only ever diagnosed with unspecified anxiety disorder. I initially stopped in Summer 2023, but restarted in Fall 2023 due to increased irritability, and then fully discontinued use in December 2024.

I have a few questions regarding medical eligibility:

What are the chances of getting a waiver?

Have you seen others in similar situations? What was the outcome?

If I am ultimately eligible, could this history affect my chances of becoming a pilot if I choose to pursue that path?

Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!