<p>Hello guy.
3/01 deadline is right around the corner.
I have been working my butt off trying to make my application as perfect as possible. </p>
<p>The problem I would like to have you advise me on is as followed:</p>
<p>I am a junior transfer, intended majors of Math and Econ.
Math is just in preparation for the grad education in Econ, so my major is really econ.
The primary reason why I "need" to transfer is because my current schools has a relatively weak econ program, as well as limited research opportunities.
I stressed that a lot in both the common app essay and the supplement essays.</p>
<p>With that said I have already taken many advanced econ courses in as a sophomore.
I have taken all the classes in Intermediate Macro and Micro, and advanced econometrics, which many schools designate as their "core classes."
But many ivies are picky about their program, not rewarding any (or many) credits for the core classes taken elsewhere other than their own schools.
Some schools like Dartmouth stresses that very much, so I included a statement like this in the why Dartmouth Essay,
"Since I recognize the importance of foundational knowledge in studying depth materials, I am fully willing to suit the economics program in this regard, whether that means retaking core classes or having my core skills tested." </p>
<p>Now I am wondering, should I include that statement in all the essays for the other ivies as well?
As far as I know, besides Cornell, all the Ivies mention about taking core classes at their home institutions on their departments' websites. </p>
<p>I do realize that my school's econ program is weak compared to those of ivies. However, I have engaged in fair amount of research and personal reading, that I believe I will be at least on par with an average student at those institutions.</p>
<p>What I am worrying is that if I don't include that statement, Ivies might reject me for having too much core credits and being a junior transfer (usually those core classes are taken in sophomore year at all these ivies. So if I don't get any credits for my core classes, I will be a junior without any core credits in my transcript).</p>
<p>I am also worrying if I include that statement, ivies might think it would be fine to just not reward me any credit for the core classes I have taken. </p>
<p>It is a loss-loss situation for me right now and I want to see what others think about this. </p>
<p>I am so sorry that this whole thread is a mess of rambling. I wrote this as I was taking notes on mathematical proofs in one of my math class.</p>
<p>Thank you very much.</p>