<p>I'm currently a junior and I'm very interested in Yale, and love the concept of the residential colleges. I've been thinking about the combined major economics-mathematics degree at Yale and I was wondering if anyone had any experience in this area. Like how are the economics and mathematics courses at Yale? Are the mathematics courses more theoretical and proof-oriented? I also like the DS program and was hoping some DS students could share their experiences (I've all ready read many of the posts DS students have submitted on this topic and maybe someone can clarify how exactly is a person selected for the DS program?</p>
<p>As an Econ major at Yale, I'll try to help.</p>
<p>Econ/Math is basically an economics major with a more intense statistical and mathematical focus. The program is heavy on theory. Both departments are solid, though they don't have as many "all-star" professors as some of the other departments. </p>
<p>Directed Suicide: About half are pre-admitted based on something Yale saw in their application that made the admissions officer think the student would be especially interested in DS. The other half are chosen through an application process that occurs during the summer.</p>
<p>Thanks jrockefeller35. I really like the fact that the program is heavy on theory and hopefully I'll get a chance to learn more about it.</p>