<p>How is the econ program at Dartmouth? Is the econ program comparable to say U Chicago's program?</p>
<p>By the way, my neighbor recently graduated from Dartmouth as an econ major and he's going to work at Morgan Stanley in the fall in NYC. I'd just like to hear other people's opinions about the program itself, that's all.</p>
<p>From what I know, it's not one of the top-tier programs (Princeton, Chicago, MIT, Stanford, Harvard). However, it is right under those. A major bonus of Dartmouth for i-banking is that it is well-recruited and has an excellent alumni network.</p>
<p>really... i am interested in i-banking.. how well-recruited is it?? is there any possibilities for other majors like psych etc.. to work for those companies in marketing etc.</p>
<p>My Daughter's UGA is doing an i-banking internship @ Morgan Stanely this summer in NYC (even got a housing stipend) instead of sophmore summer. At the schools career service office, they have a number of jobs in addition they have listings of alumni in various fields who have made them selves available to speak with students.</p>
<p>I know that even as freshmen they recieved blitz about I banking opportunities. Daughter had an opportunity to do I banking (father of one of her friends is a Dartmouth alum and a Managing Director offered to set her up) but wasn't interested in I-banking. She said she may consider doing it during one of her leave terms.</p>
<p>It's one of the most popular majors at Dartmouth and ppl frequently get wait-listed from taking classes... it's ridiculous considering how much tuition they charge.
As for recruiting, you <em>have to</em> keep minimum 3.5 gpa but then if you look hard enough you should be able to get an internship. When you graduate, you must have an internship (although doesn't have to be finance related) if you want to work full-time in i-banking, unless you have a powerful friend.</p>
<p>how hard is it to get a 3.5 at dmouth? are the econ professors good? is there extra help available, tutors etc?</p>
<p>Hmm... that's not a really easy question to answer, and you should talk to upperclassmen once you get to Dartmouth.<br>
The average GPA was about 3.2 in most recent statistics. Professors are good in general, and they are willing to help, so you should bug them during office hours.
Alternative route is to major in comp sci/engineering or even double major with one of those and econ because i-banking companies love those people. But then you are in for a looong ride....</p>
<p>I have another question about i-banking and Dartmouth (and I want an honest, no Dartmouth-bias answer)...which would provide better career opportunities--UChicago, or Dartmouth?</p>
<p>Honestly - Absolutely zero difference. Both have top companies as recruiters and both are heavy feeders. Dartmouth has a slight advantage due to its east coast location if anything perhaps.</p>