mcbosco

So for IB and finance in general, I pretty sure an Eon or BusAdmin degree is the way to go, but my high school doesn't offer Macro/Micro. Will that put me at a disadvantage in college because most have already plead out of intro class in Econ? and I could take it over the summer at a local CC if I need to.

theyoungboi

All it is is two extra classes that you have to take, at the most. And I know very few people who test out of Econ honestly (AP or CLEP or whatever else there is).

mcbosco

so is it a big deal not to take them? Or will most have?

mcbosco

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theyoungboi

Are you talking about disadvantage for the completion of coursework or disadvantage for job prospects?

Either way, it's not a big deal. You already seem proactive in your academics and career search so you should be fine.

mcbosco

It isn't really about job prospects, but it kind of ties in to it. If I apply to lets say Cornell's AEM program or say my intended major is Econ, and AdComs see that I haven't taken any Econ classes or shown any extra interest in the subject ( there aren't any clubs for business, finance, etc... in high school), will they be cautious in accepting me? I know it is not that big of deal, but will the other kids who have taken Micro/Macro in High School be better prepared? I am thinking that maybe taking an Econ class or two at a CC will help because it shows my interest, and I have actually gone out of my way to learn it.

Gratisfaction

If you're applying to a specific program, like Wharton, Cornell's AEM or even Northwestern MMSS, then not having any econ, finance or business background may hurt your admissions chances, but believe me when I say this: many people who have gotten into these programs have done so without taking Econ.

If your school genuinely has no opportunities for you, take to the internet or your local community to create them for yourselves. You can self-study AP Econ (or even better, a more advanced post-AP course), enter DECA or similar competitions or even write for essay competitions regarding these things. The excuse that one's school doesn't offer opportunities is become increasingly less viable, for most "passionate" and proactive students (i.e. one's who gain admission into top schools) will often go out and find or make opportunities for themselves.

That's just my two cents

twentyfourhundo

If one self-studies the AP econs in their senior year (as I am), how does the college know?

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