<p>I’m not the ranking type, at least I see these stats with a level of low significance. However, having said that, I am curious tio hear from those of you that possess these list/books about BU’s ranking in Economics. (undergrad and grad)
Can you provide any info/insight and clarify which list you are using?</p>
<p>I was on BU's econ department's web page the other day, and I believe it said that some credible economic organization ranked them in at 7th in the nation... I never thought of BU as an econ school, but that ranking made me think about picking up econ as a minor at BU... </p>
<p>Still, if you are unable to find credible undergraduate rankings, it sometimes helps to examine a university's Ph. D. program--these programs often give a fairly accurate representation of the undergraduate school's "ranking." Fortunately for you, I wasted $15.00 to access US News' 2006 graduate school rankings, which places BU's graduate econ program in at 25th in the nation... I hope that helps. :D</p>
<p>PS: You're right not to give too much worth to rankings. They really are a bad way of measuring whether you will be happy or successful at a given university. You're better off choosing the best school for you (who cares about the best school in the eyes of US News!?). That said, from a pragmatic standpoint, grad schools do look at the rigor of your undergraduate institution or program, and they are (regardless of whether they admit to this) biased when you attend a top ten school or program as an undergrad... I've actually heard that some grad schools will separate applications into two piles--one for applicants who come from elite schools and another for everyone else (<em>face twists in bemussement</em>)... so personally, go to the school that best suits you; but don't be unrealistic in expecting your undergraduate school to have no role in a graduate school's decision whatsoever. </p>
<p>A couple more points to consider...
If you're a genius, I don't think it matters where you go; I just think it's important that you go. If you have an average IQ, you're really going to benefit greatly from attending, say, Harvard, because people will suppose you're above average, if not genius... so I guess it depends on the applicant, too... anywho, I would consider the ranking of a particular program as a benefit, but I would hardly make it the deciding factor.</p>
<p>I hope I've said something of worth :D</p>
<p>Actually your grad school admission exam scores drive your acceptance by a long shot according to grad schools--- plus your GPA. Thanks for sharing the info on 25th in grad ranking for US News (for what thats worth--I agree what a rip off) Curious is it 25th of what--- 25th of 100 or 25th of 500????</p>
<p>i have a question about econimics at BU. Econ is in CAS, right? well, can I have a double major in econ and something in School of Management? also, if applying as undecided, they told me at BU that I can take classes in all the colleges, while I decide what major I want to be. however, if I decide to major in marketing and econ, would I have to transfer to the school of management after my sophmore year?
thanx.</p>
<p>Just to link my answer to ladymarmalad's question...</p>