<p>Is there any way to show an interest in Economics or Business through EC's? Other than FBLA, starting a club, and a few types of business conferences, there isn't a ton to do... Also, would it hurt my application to declare an Econ Major if my EC's are all pretty technical/science-y?</p>
<p>Math competitions lend themselves to econ/business majors--also, I presume any fund-raising efforts would also appear at least a little economics-related.</p>
<p>I was on my school's economics team....</p>
<p>Wow... for some reason that sounds even more nerdy than the chess team or even the math team. :)</p>
<p>It was more nerdy :D</p>
<p>Competitive Economics <a href="http://www.ncee.net%5B/url%5D">http://www.ncee.net</a>. "Iff" you are still in high school.</p>
<p>Here's another idea--an economics competition for high schoolers</p>
<p>and what's nice about this is I notice they also have a competition for college students--so if you do well you may even find that the college economics professors will want to get you admitted so you can compete for them--for example, here's Indiana University's link to this competition:</p>
<p>HAhaha economics competitions. I've never heard of those. Interesting!
Too bad I'm already a senior and applying to college. Aargh, I wish I knew about these earlier xD</p>
<p>Do you think I can still declare myself as an economics major, even though the only thing I have is a 5 on the AP exam... I have nothing else that indicates much proficiency/interest in economics... Aargh.</p>
<p>"I have nothing else that indicates much proficiency/interest in economics... Aargh."
Don't worry. You don't have to know linear algebra to be a math major. In general high schools do not have the proper staffing to grant secondary students a thorough overview of economics; some things in economics that only people who have studied economics beyond the undergraduate level can explain. It is completely normal for your not to know all of the facets of economics. You're only a high school senior (not that that is a bad thing). Moreover, schools generally do not look for your to be specifically qualified for your major (with exceptions). They first look to see if you're qualified for the school in general.</p>
<p>That's good to hear. Makes me feel better that I haven't really done that much, in terms of economics at least. </p>
<p>Another question...
I understand that NYU Stern is pretty highly regarded for finance, but what about their economics department? Do they experience the same amount of acknowledgment by firms? I mean, CAS is just so much easier to get into than Stern...</p>
<p>Their finance program carries more "currency" than their economics program. However, they do have a good economics program as well. You can still land a good job coming from NYU CAS in econ (granted that you maintain a good GPA).</p>
<p>A good job hopefully. I would assume that CAS is nowhere near as competitive as Stern.</p>
<p>It is not a walk in the park, but it is easier than Stern.</p>
<p>So, I have NYU CAS, UChicago, Northwestern, Berkeley, and USC down for business or economics. Any other university I should add?</p>
<p>Amherst might interest you. A friend of mine goes there and absolutely loves the smaller environment. They also have a good economics program. MIT has an excellent economics program as well. UPenn has an excellent economics program and is connected to Wharton. You may also want to consider U-Mich as well. Ann Arbor is a really nice college town. Great atmosphere.</p>
<p>Hmm, Amherst. I heard they were pretty well-recruited, along with Williams?</p>
<p>yep, they both are.......</p>
<p>How is CMU for a semi-target? I'm applying to it as one of my regular decision schools, if I cannot get into Northwestern ED xD</p>
<p>aquamarine, personally, I don't think that CMU is much easier than NW to get into.</p>
<p>It's slightly easier to get into because I attended APEA and will have 2 recommendations coming from their professors. I'm also a girl, so it is much easier. Not that it's truly "easy" to get in. But, that's not what I was aiming at. I like the school... that's why I'm applying... </p>
<p>So, how is it as a semi-target? Do people get atleast get interviews when they apply for say, ibanking or consulting jobs?</p>