<p>Does anybody have any more information about this program? It sounds like a really wonderful opportunity.</p>
<p>Chicago</a> Careers: CCIB</p>
<p>1) I know a lot of people in it. (And by a lot, I mean, like, five).
2) You can be in it and do any major.</p>
<p>I have no idea about its "effectiveness" in terms of getting students the careers they want, but I think it's really helpful for students who do want to follow a sort of business track while maintaining their liberal arts educations.</p>
<p>There are a few things you should know.</p>
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<li><p>Chicago lets you take up to six courses at the GSB as an undergraduate, but only three for credit proper (they must be used as electives). However, students have historically been deterred by their advisors from doing so by the GSB’s grading policy of awarding only full letter grades, i.e. A, B, C, or Fail. I believe – and correct me if I am wrong – the new college sections use the College’s half letter grading scheme, which is far more just. However, the course on new ventures uniformly is known to blow biscuits, whereas financial accounting and corporate finance through a major business school are UG resume gold. </p></li>
<li><p>Really it is as much about saying you are in the program as it is learning anything in particular. It helps you shake off the nerd looking for cash label that banks and consulting firms fear, and instead makes you appear as a more credible pre-professional. </p></li>
<li><p>The GSB networking / advising can make you life much, much easier, since they really cut through the crap for you and tell you what you need to sweat, and what you don’t. This is a biggy. </p></li>
<li><p>I would not let this program, which would be marginal at best in your UG curriculum and experience, sway your decision at all about where to go.</p></li>
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<p>any1 know how hard it is to get into this program?</p>
<p>Thanks for your replies unalove and uchicagoalum.</p>
<p>I am by no means letting this be the deciding factor. I am very intent on majoring in philosophy and economics, but I think this program would be a good "tool" (for lack of a better word) to advance in the business world. uchicagoalum, your third point is the one that appeals to me the most. Learning from people who have experience in the financial sector would be a very valuable resource.</p>
<p>Chicago is putting together a similar program to CCiB for pre-meds.</p>
<p>any1 know how hard it is to get into this program?</p>
<p>bumping this question...</p>
<p>It's not very difficult to get in.</p>
<p>It's a solid program. I think it makes you more polished as a candidate. </p>
<p>It's basically weekly workshops, plus CAPS giving you a lot of personal attention to make sure you land something for your summers.</p>
<p>We have had BCG come in and do a case interview workshop with us, we had an MD from Goldman come in and screen our resumes, cover letters, and help us practice interviews. We also have had random alumni come in and talk about what they've done, their career path, among other things.</p>
<p>It's also just good to become familiar with the terms, the environment, etc. I think it gives you an edge come recruiting time. Definitely worth it.</p>
<p>Bump^ Anyone have any new information on how difficult it is to get into this program or new/good information on it in general? I am interested in obtaining a liberal arts as well as a business background, and I am deciding whether or not to mention CCIB in my why U of C essay, but I don’t want anyone in admissions to see me as looking to enter a program I’m not qualified for and react negatively, even if he/she thinks I’m qualified for U of C? I believe there are other Business Advising programs that students don’t need to apply for, but is that true? If so, does anyone know do they compare to CCIB/have any info on them? </p>
<p>Thanks to anyone who can/does help. I’m applying EA.</p>
<p>My son, a 4th year tried this last year. He’s a philosophy major and felt this program wasn’t what it was made out to be. It seems it is really not for students of any major who are interested in business, who want to explore intellectually. It seems more like a program for students who know exactly what they want to do in the business world from day one. In a perverse way, the interview process weeds out seekers and rewards students already committed to a business career. Definitely not the life of the mind kind of stuff. Just one parent’s opinion.</p>
<p>My roommate is a member, and her application process wasn’t particularly long or difficult - she submitted a resume and cover letter, and interviewed.</p>
<p>I think the best part about UChicago’s pre-professional programs is that they allow you to focus on a particular career, while studying a subject simply because you love it. Sure, many CCIB members are Econ majors, and that does correlate with their field,…but they’re also majoring in English, Philosophy, Biology, French…</p>
<p>CCIB gives you the opportunity to prepare, network and improve on the skills you’ll need for the business world, while still exploring a liberal arts curriculum (and the life of the mind). Everyone - and I mean, everyone - is encouraged to apply after the spring of their first year. My roommate loves it. </p>
<p><a href=“https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/pdfs/careers_business.pdf[/url]”>https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/pdfs/careers_business.pdf</a></p>