<p>You need to look at a few other things when comparing the 2008 and 2009 data.</p>
<p>In 2008, 689 students applied for Econ and 233 applied for Econ/Int’l Studies. However, this year, 261 students applied for Econ and 821 applied for Econ/Int’l Studies. Although the overall admit rate for Econ fell from 08-09, the overall admit rate for Econ/Int’l Studies went up. </p>
<p>There was far greater demand for Econ/Int’l Studies this year than Econ, as a result, the Econ department probably allocated more spaces for that major. Indeed, if you look at the total number of people accepted in 2008 for Econ and Econ/Int’l Studies, the total is 147. This year the total accepted from both departments is 158. Last year more people applied for Econ, therefore more spots were allocated for that major. This year, an overwhelming majority applied for Econ/Int’l Studies, and therefore more spots were allocated for that major.</p>
<p>One last thing to note. This year, about twice as many people applied for Mathematics/Economics. Despite this increase in applicants, the overall admit rate actually went up as well. If you’re really interested in pursuing Econ and your math skills are not too shabby, you should consider this major. You will get to take almost all of the same classes as the Econ majors and acquire the necessary math skills for graduate Econ programs.</p>