<p>I notice that many perspective students don't really know what NU is known for or what strong programs NU has. So I put together two lists that should give you some idea. While graduate ranking may not necessarily reflect the quality of undergrad program, it is good enough to the extent of answering "what is it known for?".</p>
<p>USN ranking / USN ranking among privates
<p>** Math & Sciences **
<p>** Engineering **
<p>Education
<p>Professional Schools
<p>USN doesn't rank languages, journalism, art history, music...etc.</p>
<p>Arts & Sciences:http://www.isp.northwestern.edu/]Integrated ā>http://www.isp.northwestern.edu/ )http://www.mmss.northwestern.edu/]MMSS ā>http://www.mmss.northwestern.edu/ )http://www.northwestern.edu/legalstudies/undergraduate/]Undergraduates ā>Undergraduate: Center for Legal Studies - Northwestern University )http://www.math.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/menu.html]MENU ā>http://www.math.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/menu.html )http://www.kaplanscholars.northwestern.edu/]Kaplan ā>http://www.kaplanscholars.northwestern.edu/ )http://www.wcas.northwestern.edu/cfs/]Chicago ā>http://www.wcas.northwestern.edu/cfs/ ]Chicago</a> Field Studies, Northwestern University<a href=āopen%20to%20all%20studentsā>/url</a></p>
<p>Engineering:http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/prospective/efirst/]Engineering ā>http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/prospective/efirst/ ]Engineering</a> First<sup></sup> Program - Northwestern University: McCormick School of Engineering](<a href=āhttp://www.humanities.northwestern.edu/undergraduates/internships.html]Undergraduates ā>http://www.humanities.northwestern.edu/undergraduates/internships.html )http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/business_enterprise.php]Business ā>http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/business_enterprise.php )http://co-op.mccormick.northwestern.edu/]Walter ā>http://co-op.mccormick.northwestern.edu/ )DESIGN INNOVATION - Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University ā>DESIGN INNOVATION - Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University )</p>
<p>Communications:http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/programs/adjunct_major_animate_arts/]Adjunct ā>http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/programs/adjunct_major_animate_arts/ )http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/programs/certificate_creative_writing_media/]Certificate ā>http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/programs/certificate_creative_writing_media/ )</p>
<p>Business/Finance-Related Courses/Programs Outside of Econ Dept:Harvey Kapnick Center for Business Institutions - Northwestern University ā>Harvey Kapnick Center for Business Institutions - Northwestern University ]Harvey</a> Kapnick Business Institutions Program ā Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University](<a href=āhttp://www.medill.northwestern.edu/imc/undergraduatecertificate.aspx]Medill ā>http://www.medill.northwestern.edu/imc/undergraduatecertificate.aspx )http://www.iems.northwestern.edu/]Northwestern ā>http://www.iems.northwestern.edu/ )http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/certificate/]Kellogg ā>Certificate Program for Undergraduates )http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/business_enterprise.php]Business ā>http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/business_enterprise.php )http://www.mmss.northwestern.edu/]MMSS ā>http://www.mmss.northwestern.edu/ )http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/ugrad/academics/conc/loc/curriculum/]Undergraduate ā>http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/ugrad/academics/conc/loc/curriculum/ ) Learning and Organizational Change</p>
<p>Internshipshttp://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/freshman/academics/field-study.htm]Field ā>http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/freshman/academics/field-study.htm )</p>
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<p>Thanks for the post!</p>
<p>^Thanks! Current students, please share if you know other hidden gems programs.</p>
<p>although Northwesternās departmental rankings donāt seem to be THAT strong compared to ivies, it seems to have superb special programs.</p>
<p>^actually, it depends on which Ivies you are thinking about. Itās definitely better than Brown/Dartmouth and fairly comparable to (or a bit lower than) Penn. In engineering, only Cornell is better. You may be surprised how the Ivies donāt dominate as much as your may expect when it comes to department rankings. On the other hand, publics have higher rankings than many people may expect. I am very supportive of people picking in-state flagships over others when finance is a factor.</p>
<p>bump for the prospective students</p>
<p>This is a really great thread. The CC mods should definitely sticky this thread!</p>
<p>How difficult is it to earn a spot in the Kellogg Certificate Programs? Specifically in Financial Economics</p>
<p>Iām surprised that BA Theater isnāt mentioned. Iāve been told by many that itās a āhidden gemā and is arguably the best BA Theater program in the nation.</p>
<p>^The ones I posted are special in the sense that many people wouldnāt think of them or know they exist if they were not told at the first place.</p>
<p>Is it possible to get the Kellogg certificate and be in MMSS or MENU?</p>
<p><a href=āhttp://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/certificate/images/Power%20Point%20Presentation.pdf[/url] ā>http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/certificate/images/Power%20Point%20Presentation.pdf</a></p> ;
<p>FE: 47 acceptedļ®MMSS ļ®Mathematics ļ®Mathematics
<p>Or, is it possible to double major in math and econ, and be in mmss, and have a chance to get the certificate at kellogg? Iām sure it would be very arduous, but do people do it?</p>
<p>does anyone know anything about the adjunct major in animate arts?</p>
<p>Woo-hoo! Thanks CC mods for making this an important thread.</p>
<p>Northwestern also has the 5-year double degree program with Bienen and either Weinburg, Medill, or McCormick. Thatās a special program, IMO.</p>
<p>Now Northwestern Kellogg is number 1 for executive MBA, and number 3 for overall business, according to the newly-released grad school rankings.</p>