<p>Does anyone know how easy/difficult it is to get admitted to these 2 undergrad cert. programs as a sophomore?</p>
<p>And.. Is it possible to transfer into the MMSS program if i had applied and got accepted to Mccormick instead? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Wow I'm in exactly the same situation as you...accepted to McCormick, want to do MMSS. The deadline has already passed, but I think it can't hurt to try. And besides, you can always enter as a sophomore if you really want to do MMSS. Good luck!</p>
<p>According to the website, each program admits about 50 students (apply by the end of sophomore year) each year. So it depends on how many out of the 2000 sophomores apply . Because only those who satisfy or are on track to satisfy the prerequisites may apply (<a href="http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/certificate/prospective/finance/prerequisites.htm)%5B/url%5D">http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/certificate/prospective/finance/prerequisites.htm)</a>, the size of applicant pool is gonna be limited though it's anyone's guess how limited it will be. The IEMS (industrial engineering & management sciences) or Economics (especially those doing MMSS) majors will have the advantage as far as getting all the prereqs done. </p>
<p>There are about 200 econ majors and 80 or so IEMS majors each year. My guess is Finanical Economics will be more competitive because of the size of econ major and because it's a bit sexier and will draw not only econ majors but likely some engineers to apply as well.</p>
<p>As for MMSS, there are 30 spots available for sophomore entry. Most that apply are econ majors (freshmen).</p>
<p>but i read on cc that you can take MMSS classes even though youre not in the program. Plus being in one doesnt matter , you can take classes where ever you want.</p>
<p>...If you can get into them after they fill up in pre-reg with majors who have access to them.</p>
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<li>Juniors, not only sophomores, can apply to the Financial Economics Certificate Program.</li>
<li>If you are not in the MMSS, you cannot take 6 of 8 MMSS classes except its 2 econometrics classes.
If you are not in the Kellogg Certificate Program, you cannot take any of its classes.</li>
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<p>smashin,
Yes, you can apply for admission into MMSS program as a sophomore. Your freshman year grade will be very important and admission is highly competitive (about 20% acceptance rate). The best way to prepare for it is by taking MENU math honors sequence during your first year at NU and get solid A's. </p>
<p>Currently, admission into the Kellogg's Financial Economics Certificate Program is very easy for MMSS students, as longs as they have decent grades. However, it will be increasingly competitive over the next few years, as many new students will come to NU to join this program and have enough time to prepare for it.</p>
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<p>I read that somewhere too. But that would mean one has to take all those four classes in his/her senior year--definitely not the most ideal situation.</p>