<p>Ya know I could be totally wrong. Just from an american who does NOT study econ, from a pure reputation stand point MIT’s econ isn’t as well known as some other ones (Harvard, Penn, UChicago, etc). But I am definitely not an expert and MIT is incredible for math so if you want MIT it’s certainly a good choice. </p>
<p>But either way you’re in a bit of trouble if you haven’t taken the subject tests in the courses they require. You might want to contact the admissions office and ask someone directly if those are required for an international who doesn’t want to study a science course. It can’t hurt to ask. If they are required, your application could be thrown out as incomplete without you even being considered. I know that many other top schools DO NOT require their SATII’s to be in specific subjects so if you have 2 or more SATII’s but not ones in Sciences, you might want to consider those. </p>
<p>Also I was wrong earlier, MIT is actually one of the most generous schools for international aid. It’s worth exploring the International forum here and looking for other schools which are generous for international aid. If you can’t find information on a school you’re interested in, contact the admissions office.</p>