Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences (MMSS)

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<p>Hey, I’m a HS senior interested in MMSS</p>

<li><p>How difficult (percentage-wise) is it to get into this program?</p></li>
<li><p>How is the program? Challenging? Fun? Good for job placement? Good internship opportunities? Connections? etc.</p></li>
<li><p>I want to do a double in econ and math. I’m guessing that’s like the point of this program. Correct me if I’m wrong?</p></li>
<li><p>Is the core flexible? Would I be able to take a lot of electives on top of the requirements?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Hey one of my friends is in MMSS. It is a VERY prestigious program and many graduates end up at Goldman Sachs, Wall Street and score great internships. It's hard to get in I don't know the % but its very competitive, but easiest to get into if you apply for freshman year. My friend in MMSS doesn't like the program because its extremely difficult since you start off with so many advanced classes and you have to compete against such smart people (mostly asian) to beat the curve. I think you take 2 requirements per quarter but I'm not entirely sure...and most people double major with Econ or Math</p>

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<p>everything juicy said and more - it's tough. the classes can be difficult (much more difficult than any of your friends are probably taking, at least). but the classes are rewarding - i've only taken the classes for a quarter and i already think it's a rewarding experience.</p>

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<p>Yea i am curious too, how is the mmss program. I heard once you finish the program that major companies like JP Morgan, Allstate Insurance, Fidelity Investments and Federal Reserve Board start recruiting mmss students. How many get in each year? How many students are in each class compared to the others? If you choose to do this program, what other requirements do you have to satisfy?</p>

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<p>Current</a> Recruiters, Current Students, MMSS, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University
Recruiters of MMSS Students, Fall 2008
McKinsey & Company Summer Business Analyst juniors 12/1/08
Federal Reserve Board Washington, DC Summer Interns juniors, possibly sophomores 11/20/08
NU visiting scholar Data Analysis Assistant all 11/18/08
The Boxing Co. on campus Team Member all 11/17/08
ISBE on campus Marketing Analyst all 11/17/08
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation Washington, DC Spring and Summer Interns all 10/31/08
The CME Group Chicago, IL Business Analyst Interns juniors, seniors 10/27/08
Fidelity Investments Benefits Consulting Services Group Analyst, Intern juniors, seniors 10/27/08
M3 Capital Partners LLC Analyst seniors 10/6/08
Optiver US LLC Chicago, IL Traders seniors 10/3/08
Kellogg School of Management Research Assistants all 10/1/08
General Mills Minneapolis, MN Corporate Finance Analyst seniors 10/1/08
ZS Associates Business Associate, Business Information Specialist, Operations Research Analyst seniors 9/30/08
Bates White Economic Consulting Consultants, Summer Consultants seniors, juniors 9/30/08
Accenture Strategy Business Analyst seniors 9/30/08
Allstate Insurance Actuarial Analyst seniors 9/30/08
D.E. Shaw New York, NY Analyst seniors 9/29/08
Diamond Management & Technology Consultants Consultant seniors 9/29/08
McKinsey & Company Analyst seniors 9/26/08
Cornerstone Research Economic Consulting Analyst seniors 9/26/08
L.E.K. Consulting Analyst seniors 9/24/08
Analysis Group Boston, MA Analyst seniors 9/24/08
Credit Suisse Douglas L. Paul Scholarship for Achievement Program Rotational Intern sophomores of African, Latino or Native American descent 9/22/08
Oliver Wyman Chicago, IL Analyst seniors 9/22/08
Blue Canyon Partners, Inc. Skokie, IL Analyst seniors 9/22/08
The Cambridge Group Chicago, IL Analyst seniors 9/22/08
JP Morgan, Mid-Corporate Group Los Angeles, CA Analyst seniors 9/17/08
Lazard Freres Chicago. IL Analyst seniors 9/10/08
Bank of America Securities - Global Industries Group Chicago, IL Analyst seniors 9/8/08
National Bureau of Economic Research Cambridge, MA Research Asst. seniors, alumni 9/4/08
Richard Day Research Evanston, IL Part-time Market Research Asst. all 8/11/08
Slover Linett Strategies Inc. Chicago, IL Freelance Data Analyst all 8/11/08</p>

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<p>actually does this program even have a separate application? Because I never heard of a nomination form at my school or anything (as opposed to honors programs for UVA and Emory). So do you just check the box to be considered?</p>

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<p>@schin721 - 20 freshmen and 20 sophomores get accepted every year. It is VERY hard to get into. As for class sizes it depends on the class. For example, MMSS math, only freshmen takes it, so there are 20 people. MMSS 211-1 freshman and new sophomores took it so around 30.</p>

<p>@fortune3 - the application for this program is here</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mmss.northwestern.edu/admission/MMSS_freshman_application.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.mmss.northwestern.edu/admission/MMSS_freshman_application.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>hmm...</p>

<p>I know that a very select few get in BUT how competitive is it to get in?</p>

<p>What do they take into consideration the most? Grades? SAT's? Essays?</p>

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<p>Thanks StrikeX2 that's what I was looking for, are you in the program or know anyone in it?</p>

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<p>I have a friend who is in the program and I am considering applying as a sophomore. ^_^</p>

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<p>I'm a senior in hs and i was just accepted to mmss a few days ago.
I think its a lot easier to get in if u apply to enter as a freshman</p>

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<p>I heard from someone on here that it isn't very hard to get into the program.</p>

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<p>hmm... (just wanted to say that)</p>

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<p>The program used to be very self-selected so most people that applied and got into Northwestern would get into the program. But this has changed as more and more people know about it. Still, it's a lot easier to get in as a freshman. A portion of the applicants would be rejected by NU regular admission. Then some of those that got in would go somewhere else like Ivies/Stanford (while those schools have the name, you won't find anything close to MMSS in those schools). NU accepts more than 20 students to account for the yield. So the chance of you getting into MMSS is pretty good if you already get accepted to NU. Sophomore admission is an entirely different animal. That's when you compete with other NU econs/engineering majors. Each year, there are 200-250 econ majors. And NU would accept just 20 people because the yield isn't a concern</p>

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<p>Is the workload really that bad? NU is a match school for me, but I currently go to a non-competitive high school that doesn't offer Calc BC until senior year. Can I get in without having taken the BC exam? I got a 5 on the AB test, and will probably do the same on BC.
I don't want to feel like I'm in over my head... Do you suggest I apply or not? (I'm pretty sure I want to do and econ/math major no matter where I go to college)</p>

<p>Also, when is the deadline for the MMSS forms? Do you hear back from northwestern admissions or the MMSS program first? (Chi1234, are you already in ED?)</p>

<p>^wow, that recruiting list is very impressive.</p>

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<p>I was accepted early decision before I applied to MMSS so i didn't know if I was going to get in.
For regular decision, the deadline is March 1. I don't know when you find out, but I"m sure it would be after you have been accepted.
You should definitely apply because you are interested in econ/math and you have nothing to lose by applying.</p>