<p>Regarding the Fed Challenge...I participated in it and while it is a very nice program, it still isn't too organized and until the last stages, the people who you are presenting to aren't trained to evaluate you. I mean usually they are actual economists and some of them grill you on the economy and the fed while others ask mainly about minor things like how the fed operates or other things that shouldn't really matter in this competition (the q and a part of the presentation is perhaps the most important). The lack of a common rubric for evaluating competitors works against the Fed Challenge. It was a really fun experience and taught me a lot, but I don't think it should be used when judging the academics of a school. </p>
<p>On that note, I am applying to transfer to both Chicago and Northwestern as an eco/math major, and I would agree with most people here that Chicago has a better economics department.</p>
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<p>It doesn't really matter at the undergrad level.</p>
<p>In terms of the actual **department<a href="faculty,%20resources">/B</a>, its quite obvious that Chicago is superior- you'd be agreeing with the vast concensus. </p>
<p>But again, they are both good enough to the point that it is completely irrelevant for the undergrad level.</p>
<p>Stanford - Economics (Just top-notch in every aspect)</p>
<p>Cal Haas - Business Administration (My parents told me that whatever money I save during college [they gave me a 200k budget], will be given to me to do whatever I want to afterwards. So basicly not am I saving money for my parents here, I am technically saving for myself as well...)</p>
<p>U Penn - Economics (Wharton is out of question but at least its still U Penn...)</p>
<p>NYU Stern - Finance/International Business (I can major in finance and minor in int. business and coupled with an awesome location..whats not to love?)</p>
<p>Cornell - Economics (Hey, its an ivy...)</p>
<p>Chicago - Economics (The birthplace of econ...but the academic rigor there scares me)</p>
<p>WUSTL Olin - Finance (Again, I'd prefer to major in finance)</p>
<p>UCLA - Business Econ (I really hope it doesn't come down to this...)</p>
<p>I am thinking about dropping Northwestern (Just because I can't find a reason to like it.) and Georgetown and USC (but I am afraid that by dropping two of my 'matches', I might not get into anywhere given the randomness of some of the schools on my list)</p>
<p>Stanford - Economics
U Penn - Economics
Chicago - Economics
Cal Haas - Business Administration
Cornell - Economics
Northwestern - Economics
NYU Stern - Finance/International Business
Georgetown Mcdonough - Finance
UCLA - Business Econmics
WUSTL Olin - Finance
USC Marshall - Business Administration</p>
<p>I transferred to Northwestern this year from UNC-CH. I just wanted to let you know that while U Chicago is a GREAT school for economics, there are many NU transfers who left U of C for NU. From what I hear, the social life at U of C isn't good, and the people are very strange.</p>
<p>If you are quantitatively oriented and interested in pursuing a graduate degree (e.g. Ph.D. in economics) later, MMSS program is really prestigous. I am not sure how it prepares for a career in finance. But Kellogg now has an option for undergraduates.</p>
<p>I transferred the fall of my sophomore year. There is a "Tranfer Dorm" on campus, which I am currently living in. There are positives and negatives about being in a dorm full of transfers - but I like how you get to meet people who are in the same situation as you. Academically, it's irritating at first to get all your credits transferred over successfully. It was especially hard b/c UNC is on semesters, and NU is on quarters, so I was at somewhat of an disadvantage there. However, it all worked out for the better. I think it would be much harder to transfer as a junior though, just because the extra time helps smooth everything out. Are you planning on applying for transfer?</p>