I have been trying to pick between the two and the pro-con list isn’t ending.
I need some fact-verification/questions (kinda?)
Is AEM more difficult to get admitted to as compared to the Economics Major?
If I am unhappy with my choice can I change my major?
Why does the Econ major require 2 SAT Subject tests whereas the AEM doesn’t? This seems to highlight that AEM might not be as competitive (?)
I have read a lot of posts that say you need to ‘fit’ the AEM program. Can someone shed some light on that? I am not an athlete/legacy but I have a keen interest in economics and business management!
Ps: If you are a current AEM/Econ major do tell me about your experience!
AEM is more difficult to get into if you are not an athlete. Not being very PC…I would imagine it is because the curriculum is not as rigorous as other majors at Cornell, like engineering, math, econ, physics, etc.
Econ is part of A&S. It is more theoretical and needs higher level math.
AEM and A&S are in 2 different schools, and that’s why they have different requirements.
You do not need to declare your major if you are in A&S.
You can transfer to another Cornell school after you have matriculated as long as you meet their requirements. It is not very difficult. In some cases, it may delay your graduation or you may need to take additional classes.
You do not need to major in AEM if you are interested in business related career. I would even go as far to say you are better off at not getting an UG business degree, but to get more of liberal arts education.
Even if you are an athete it is more difficult. I don’t know exactly how the system works, but the athletes also have to be accepted into a specific college or major the same as everyone else. Some of them are more difficult to get into than others. The standards may be lower, but I’m guessing the average athlete being admitted with coach help still can’t be accepted to AEM.
