Is a Double Major and Extra Year Worth It for Top Computer Science Grad Schools?

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In summary, the individual is a first-time poster who is currently enrolled in a not-so-great undergraduate college as a computer science major. They are considering adding a double major in math and are wondering if the extra semester or year would be worth it. They have a GPA of 3.9+ and plan on studying hard for the GRE. They also plan on doing research with the computer science department. They are asking for opinions on their chances of getting into a top 50 graduate school and if a double major would look bad. The response is that an extra year does not look bad and it may even improve their chances, considering their strong GPA and research experience. Overall, they have a good chance of getting into a top 50
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I am a first time poster, and have enjoyed reading this forums for awhile now. I am currently enrolled in a not so great undergraduate college as a computer science major. I was wondering if it would be worth the extra semester or year (so a total of 4.5-5.0) in order to get a double major with computer science and math. What do you think?

I really want to get into a top 50 computer science graduate school, and I have a GPA of 3.9+. I have not taken the GRE, but plan on studying hard and making a top grade on it. I am about to start doing research with the computer science department as well. I was really wondering what do you think my shot is of getting into a good school, and what is your opinion on a double major and does the extra year look bad?

Thank you for your help, and I realize I have not given that much information. I apologize.
 
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No an extra year does not look bad! In fact, it probably looks even better that you have a more solid foundation and that you can sustain a high GPA over the course of multiple years showing that you will likely be able to endure the length of graduate school. You have a great GPA and with research experience I'm pretty sure you could get into a top 50 school!

Good luck!
 

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