<p>I applied SCEA to Harvard, and I am considering Yale.
How is their Econ, and what sets them apart from Yale?
This would be the 6th US school I am applying to and the 7th total school, is that too much?</p>
<p>From Harvard*</p>
<p>At the undergrad level it’s splitting hairs. Both have applied math/econ majors which is what my kid is doing and is the preferred route to econ grad school.</p>
<p>The difference between the two is the rest of the undergrad experience. The Yale implementation of the residential college system has a lot to do with the atmosphere that creates a friendlier, more liberal and less a cut-throat vibe.</p>
<p>Caveat emptor - I only have parental experience with Yale. @Gibby will have a more complete point of view.</p>
<p>^^ Neither of my kids have taken any econ courses at Harvard or Yale, so I can’t comment on the difference between the departments and programs. I don’t know how accurate the information is on this thread, but it’s worth a read: http: <a href=“Yale vs. Harvard: Economics - Yale University - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/yale-university/440315-yale-vs-harvard-economics-p1.html</a></p>
<p>if you happen to find yourself in the coveted position of choosing between Y & H in April 2015, I would suggest you visit each campus. The outsider’s perceived ranking of Y & H undergrad economics education would be imperceptible by you (or your future employers or grad school admissions councils).</p>
<p>Yale is a great place to study Econ. It might be the most popular major here. Last year the Intro Macro class was taught by Bob Shiller (the Nobel laureate). </p>