<p>How easy would it be to switch between Weinberg and McCormick if I were admitted to Northwestern? I want to do a premed track, but I also really like math and economics. I'm therefore not sure if I want to do biomedical engineering and apply to McCormick or do chemistry or physics or economics or something in the CAS. Also, I've heard McCormick is easier to get into. Is there a lot of math in Northwestern's economics curriculum?</p>
<p>I’ve been told that it’s very easy to switch between the schools and that one can double major between schools as well. For example, I applied ED to Medill, which I hope will be great, but I am also interested in other things and I’d like to be able to keep my options open.</p>
<p>depends on the school you’re transferring into. i started out weinberg, decided to transfer into mccormick at the end of my freshman year. few people actually transfer INTO engineering so a lot of my friends were shocked. it was pretty painless actually, despite having decided so late. it definitely helps if you’re in a more science-y track to begin with, as you’ll probably have a lot of the math/chem requirements out of the way. having AP credit also really helps. </p>
<p>one thing to keep in mind if you want to transfer into mccormick is the EA/EDC sequence. all freshmen engineers have to take 4 EA classes and 2 EDC classes (I won’t go into details on what these are, look on the McCormick website if you’re interested), and they’re pre-reqs for the vast majority of major classes. the EA classes have to be taken in sequence, though you MAY be able to substitute equivalent classes from Weinberg (for example, EA2 is basically 1st quarter physics). Since I only decided to transfer into McCormick at the end of my freshman year, I have to catch up on this entire sequence over my sophomore year and stretching into my junior year. It’s a pain in the ass, and it means I’ll be taking a lot of tech classes together to catch up - but it’s manageable.</p>
<p>so basically what i’m trying to say is that all through your freshman year it’s not particularly difficult to transfer (depending on the school). obviously the earlier you decide the better. and keep in mind, NU has several dual-degree options between schools. I believe you can get a BSEng/BA in 4 years? ehh don’t quote me on that but I believe you could theoretically major both in engineering and say, econ. </p>
<p>transferring into weinberg is supposed to be pretty easy. transferring into medill - nearly impossible. can’t speak for comm or sesp.</p>
<p>Econ/Engineering may be the most common double major in the school, and pre-med may be the course of study the most people abandon after a year or two. Economics can be extremely mathy if you opt for it with your higher level survey courses junior and senior year. The required courses are much more math intensive than any other social science degree but not as challenging as straight up math or engineering.</p>
<p>For reasons above, you’ll find a lot easier in terms of class scheduling to start in McCormick and transfer out. But Weinberg and McCorrmick are equally hard to get into – you have to be damn smart.</p>