<p>I want to go to UChicago, and I know that they have a world renowned econ program (definitely not the only reason I want to go there). I'm not a math genius, but if I got into UChicago, would I need to be a math genius to get into such a prestigious economics program and succeed in it? Also, I was wondering if it is tough to get an economics internship in Chicago if I went to UChicago for economics? I don't want to sound like I am attracted to this school only for the economics program, I am in love with this school, and I know that they have a great econ program. So I was thinking if I get in, that could be a good degree option.</p>
<p>Dude, you’re 15. Calm down, bro.</p>
<p>At 15, I thought I was destined to go to Columbia…then NYU.
At 16, I thought Reed was my place.
At 17, I shifted toward UChicago and then Brown at the last second.
Now at 18, it’s a toss up between a number of different and great schools.</p>
<p>Odds are, you’ll change your mind. Lots of people do. If you don’t, that’s cool too. Just know it can happen. It is a good thing you are thinking about all this now, but don’t get too ahead of yourself.</p>
<p>I should also add that I’m not even applying to Columbia, NYU, or Reed.</p>
<p>First off, I’d like to agree with hevydevy. I’ve had a similar personal experience with my “dream” schools. My advice to you at this time is not to focus too heavily on one school.</p>
<p>About the math thing–you have to remember that UChicago is one of the top universities in the world. The students there are top-notch. Based on your grades, I think you’d need to work extra hard to be successful at UChicago. I don’t think you have to be a “genius” per se, but you definitely have to be very strong academically. There’s also the fact that UChicago’s popularity is rising year by year, so it’s only going to get more competitive from here on out. This year EA apps jumped up by nearly 20%.</p>
<p>Thanks. And yeah, I know it’s early, but it can’t hurt being prepared, can it? I’m just trying to look at my options early on.</p>
<p>You can start too early. Enjoy your life, don’t waste it, but that also includes your early highschool years. This is one of many kinder recommendations to return to CC later. </p>
<p>And PS: your desired major now likely will change by the time you’re applying ALONG WITH the schools you want to go to now.</p>
<p>So you’re applying this year?</p>
<p>No one answered his question, for the record, except for bluething(kind of).</p>
<p>And yes, I know I’m not answering his question either right now. I am curious about the answer though, for I don’t really know myself as a prospective UChicago Econ major. Are there any UChicago Econ majors on here that could answer the question?</p>
<p>No, you do not have to be a math genius to succeed in the Econ program; however, you should be fairly competent. Most classes are split 50:50 between intuition and math. The math involved is no where near the level of math you would find in the math major. </p>
<p>It is very easy, although does require significant time researching and applying, to find an internship in Chicago. Especially if you are in UChicago Careers in Business program, which, despite its numerous other failings, does have a lot of connections for its students to get hired.</p>
<p>Edit: I don’t know what you mean by “economics internship.” If you mean a consulting, I. Banking or other corporate job, then UCIB will be useful to you. If you mean an economic research job for a think tank or whatever, then it will be a bit more difficult.</p>
<p>Sorry for hijacking this thread, but what exactly is a think tank?</p>
<p>A bunch of dudes in a room coming up with ideas about what should or should not happen in the world and how to go about doing it…basically.</p>
<p>I understand, I’m just preparing and looking at my options. I’m not living on CC or doing this all day, so how exactly am I not living my life? Thinking about my future is a good thing.</p>