<p>I was originally interested in studying economics at the WCAS, but after looking through some of Northwestern's programs, I've begun to develop an interest in the School of Education and Social Policy's program in Learning and Organizational Change, with a concentration in economics. I'm not sure what career path I want to take (I am going to apply for Teach for America, then after go into maybe consulting, maybe education administration, maybe something else?) but I have an interest in both psychology and economics, and it seems like an awesome program. I'm very nervous about applying to such a specific program because at all my other schools I'm just applying to the typical College of Arts and Science or the equivalent. </p>
<p>Are the admissions rates at the SESP for undergraduate the same as Northwestern, despite the fact that it's the smaller school? What is life like in the SESP? </p>
<p>In the past, SESP used to be the easiest school to gain admittance, but that is not true anymore. The LOC program is very popular among pre-business students who want to focus on organizational behavior. It is also very common for SESP students to pursue a double major (one in SESP and the other in WCAS). As a SESP alum, I graduated with a double major, and my education has had a positive impact on my future career goals. If you enjoy economics and psychology, this program would be an ideal fit for you.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the responses. I’m really excited about SESP, I was initially applying to Northwestern mainly because the campus was so beautiful and parental pressure, but I’m beginning to really like the program. </p>
<p>Any idea about admission though? It just seems that the class size being so small will make it even harder to get into than WAS, and while I think I’m a somewhat competitive candidate, I don’t want to jeopardize my chances. Should I apply to the WAS as a double major through the SESP, or apply directly to the SESP and then pursue my double major? </p>
<p>Wherever I go to school, I’m planning on a double major in economics and psychology anyway, but doing it at Northwestern through the LOC would make it so much more centralized and applicable to a business career path.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the advice I think I’m going to apply to the SESP, but I’m definitely going to do more research. I’m leaning towards SESP though :)</p>
<p>SESP has a significantly smaller number of students than Weinberg, yes, but fewer students also apply to SESP than to Weinberg. So the acceptance rates for both are basically the same.</p>
I think I’m going to apply to the SESP, but I’m definitely going to do more research. I’m leaning towards SESP though :)</p>