<p>I recently got admitted to Cornell (extremely excited about it...Cornell's basically my 1st choice) and more specifically to CAS. My "intended" major is English, though after having taken Econ AP this semester I will definitely switch to either Economics or AEM. My question is, I know that switching from English to Econ would be quite easy, as they are within CAS, however, how difficult will it be to switch into AEM in CALS if that's ultimately what I decide to do? What would I have to do in order to switch into AEM (specific classes/process)? Has anyone transferred successfuly from CAS into CALS?</p>
<p>Another question is, what is the difference between Econ and AEM? Would a simple way of looking at it be, Econ=Theoretical AEM=Practical/Real-World? I'm looking for any insight into what the main differences are and if the job prospects vary between these two majors. Any help is greatly appreciated and I look forward to seeing some of you once I get to Cornell.</p>
<p>thats exactly what it is ...econ is theoretical...AEM is practical with a theoretical undertone of econ (classes teach you the theoretical, but then you apply it to the practical)..both are good for recruiting, but if you want ibanking/finance/consulting..AEM may have the slight edge as recruiters come to both AEM and all of Cornell - therefore you are competing against less students. AEM has become increasingly tough to transfer into. I was in arts freshman year and transferred in during my junior year (I am a senior), but I have heard you really have to be exceptional now in Arts to get in..either way though, job prospects are great. AEM Is Cornell's Undergraduate Business School if you are not aware.</p>
<p>The more I learn about AEM, the more I think it's the right program for me. Sadly, the admissions office will probably think I'm trying to "backdoor" my way in. Is there any chance they'd let me switch in before school even starts? If not, what is the process needed to transfer to CALS and AEM? Any specific classes?</p>
<p>Polo, its the same thing with me. I'd never heard about it until after I was accepted for Econ, and now I'm falling in love with AEM. I did some research and found out that in order to be eligable to apply, you have to take micro- and macro-economics, calculus, get a B or better in 2 AEM courses, and maintain like a 3.0 average. I'm gonna try to find out more during Cornell days about AEM.</p>
<p>bro----relax, don't worry about it, there is no info showing that Cornell CAS Econ is any less effective than AEM...if anything, Econ is a more marketable degree in my eyes</p>
<p>My son transferred into AEM this year. He is now a sophmore. You need to take all the prerequisites. He took AP Econ classes and calc in HS and recieved high enough scores on his ap exams to have the classes counted. He then took a marketing course at a Comm College over the summer to meet another prerequisite. It was then a matter of doing very well freshman year (he took several AEM courses freshman year). With the proper planning you can be in at the end of the first year. </p>
<p>As far as I am concerned the only reason to switch from ECON to AEM is if you are a NY state resident. The tuition break makes it extremely worthwhile. If you are not a NY state resident, your ECON major will serve you just as well.</p>