So I'm a senior this year in high school, and I plan to major in Economics (very likely).
First, between U Chicago, Georgetown, and Notre Dame, I'm thinking U Chicago would be the "best" choice, right?
Second, what about U Chicago vs. U Penn vs. Columbia?
Apparently, U Chicago has the most distinguished Economics program, but then U Penn has Wharton School (and I've heard that Economics undergrads take almost 50% of classes through the Wharton School anyways). And Columbia has a really great location, and I might try for law school (or, possibly, MBA) right after graduating.
So which school would you choose?
* Sorry, but I'm not visiting these colleges until after I finish up the regular decision apps, but I've heard good news on all the choices (except Notre Dame and Georgetown...)
Thanks for your help! ^ - ^
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If I were choosing, I'd go with Notre Dame for my undergraduate, then Penn for my M.B.A. Why? Notre Dame's business department was named the #1 business department for undergraduate majors in the country. College is about more than study, and Notre Dame has strong ethical education, and when I get drunk and roam off campus, it won't be into a rough area of Chicago where I'll get shot. (And yes, everyone parties during undergraduate) With Penn, I have family in Philly, and could potentially live iwth them, and it's in a big, East Coast city, with the professional contacts that comes along with that.
But, there is no "right" choice for everyone. We're not all square pegs. What works well for one student won't for another. If you go to any of the top 25 programs in the country your resume will look impressive. But, if you go to one that doesn't work for your personality/wants, you'll have a lower GPA.
Congratulations on your good news.
Chicago's approach is more philosophically conservative and more theoretical than Wharton's.