<p>Math and economics are very different from engineering, because the former two are usually offerred as majors within a liberal arts college (whether a stand-alone LAC or a college of arts and sciences within a university), while engineering is often a separate school with a separate application process. Almost every school I’ve looked at requires engineering students to declare their major in the application and write a separate essay about why they chose engineering. If you’re a junior or younger, I would highly recommend exploring engineering further now so you can decide whether or not its for you–take advanced science classes in school and over the summer to be sure you can handle the pressure, try a job shadow or internship at an engineering firm. Aim to know whether or not you’ll apply to the engineering school by senior year. </p>
<p>I recommend obtaining a copy of the Fiske Guide to Colleges and looking at the list of “Small Colleges Strong in Engineering”. Your local library should have a copy.</p>