<p>Agreed. I'm currently enrolled.</p>
<p>What textbook are you guys using, if any?</p>
<p>Intro to Econometrics, by Stock and Watson.</p>
<p>Econ classes always have the most expensive textbooks. My roommate's an anthro major and was complaining about her expensive textbook ($70 used). I just laughed, mine are more like $160 used.</p>
<p>to insamniac </p>
<p>are there many english as second language students in your class?</p>
<p>if i am a native mandarin speaker do you think i have an edge over other students who solely speak english??</p>
<p>Ummm, my 300+ person lecture classes? I don't know. There are definitely a ton of Asian kids (but it is econ at UCLA...). Being a native Mandarin speaker hardly makes you rare or unique here, so I would say no. If anything, it might hurt if you had English problems (though from your brief sentences, that doesn't seem to be the case). Good luck!</p>
<p>Mathematically-inclined students have the biggest edge on the economics major, as far as the core upper-division curriculum is concerned, i.e., econometrics, macroeconomics, microeconomics. Especially people who have a good understanding of linear algebra, probability/statistics, and programming. </p>
<p>Honestly, calculus/analysis might be in there somewhere, but linear algebra is key.</p>
<p>Your text is like $50 used with S/H, so you might have just been unlucky. =</p>
<p>If it helps, a number of econometrics standard texts are written by Asians (Amemiya/Hayashi) even if they are written in English! D:</p>
<p>Um, I know, I paid $50 for it. Those are actually international editions, and I was referring to the bookstore prices.</p>
<p>Yes, math is definitely good, but turn2jeter asked about language skills, not math skills. That said, I've never taken linear algebra or programming, but I still get As.</p>
<p>One with language skills will probably have more of an edge in internships, and even then it's sometimes specific. If one has not only knowledge of the language, but also the nuances of the culture, I'd think that would be useful for something, but I can't put a finger on it.</p>
<p>Probably. In general in life, it's definitely beneficial to be bilingual (or more) and familiar with multiple cultures. HOWEVER, in regards to getting in to UCLA, I don't think that being a native speaker of Mandarin makes you a more qualified candidate simply because it does not make you unique--there are many Chinese kids here. Prereqs, good grades, good essays, good ECs should get you in. An obvious caveat: I do not work in the admissions office, maybe I'm wrong, but it worked for me.</p>
<p>anyone applied this major can see the financial aid summary???????</p>
<p>Nope, can't see it. It says on mine that they have no record of my FAFSA.</p>
<p>both CAtoNY and me filed fafsa but couldn't see the summary...</p>
<p>let's hope the department haven't upgraded it online...</p>
<p>3~4 days left...</p>
<p>again,</p>
<p>anyone who applied this major can see the financial aid summary???????</p>
<p>rejected...</p>