<p>Is there a big difference between the two? For me, I'd like to go to Cornell AEM but it's highly selective and I'm not sure if I would be able to get in. I would, however, settle for a major in economics at Cornell if it's comparable. I want to be a business major (not really sure which specific area yet), so should I give up Cornell if I can't get into AEM and go elsewhere?</p>
<p>I am not sure about Cornell specifically, but at most colleges there is a big difference between business and economics. Economics is much more big picture/predictive of what will happen, whereas business gives you skills you can actaully use in your job.</p>
<p>Because the business school is almost always more selective, the business students usually have better employment opportunities. However, the difference is going to be less noticeable at a school like Cornell.</p>
<p>That said, if you want to do business, you might not be happy in economics, especially since it’s a school where you will be around students in business and have to compete with students in business for internships and jobs the entire time. It might just end up adding insult to injury if you don’t get into the business program and go there anyway. You should apply to some backup business programs.</p>
<p>What are your stats, btw?</p>
<p>Thanks for the feedback guys! I’m a junior, so I’m not in any rush, but just curious.
And my stats:
SAT: 2090 cr720 m670 w700 (I’m retaking in march)
GPA: 95 weighted, my school doesn’t do weighted
ECS: various officer positions in different clubs, volunteer at local red cross, doing an international volunteer program abroad this summer</p>
<p>A bit off topic, but can you specify what international volunteer program you’re doing? I’ve been looking for one but they all seem to require you to be 18+</p>
<p>I am currently looking for it, but I looked at an article where people who majored in economics made the most starting salary.</p>
<p>I haven’t seen a high school stat on here in the longest time.</p>