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03-17-2009, 09:08 PM
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| FYI: Department Rankings and Special Programs
I notice that many perspective students don't really know what NU is known for or what strong programs NU has. So I put together two lists that should give you some idea. While graduate ranking may not necessarily reflect the quality of undergrad program, it is good enough to the extent of answering "what is it known for?".
USN ranking / USN ranking among privates
Humanities & Social Sciences
Economics 9th / 7th
English 19th / 12th
History 17th / 11th
Poli Sci 21st / 12th
Psychology 22nd / 13th
Sociology 11th / 6th
Math & Sciences
Bio Sci 29th / 16th
Chemistry 9th / 6th
Comp Sci 39th / 15th
Earth Sci 31st / 14th
Math 18th / 12th
Physics 26th / 11th
Engineering
Biomedical 13th / 8th
Chemical 15th / 6th
Civil 13th / 6th
Computer 25th / 12th
Electrical 34th / 13th
Environmental 19th / 7th
Industrial/Management Sci 5th / 2nd
Material 3rd / 2nd
Mechanical 12th / 6th
Education
12th / 6th
Professional Schools
Business: 4th
Law: 9th
Medicine: 20th
USN doesn't rank languages, journalism, art history, music...etc.
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03-17-2009, 09:15 PM
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| Partial List of Special Programs/Certificates
Arts & Sciences: Integrated Science Department MMSS, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University Undergraduates, Center for Legal Studies, Northwestern University MENU Program: Math Department, WCAS, Northwestern University Kaplan Humanities Scholars Program Undergraduates, Humanities Institute, WCAS, Northwestern University (open to communications/music/journalism students also) Chicago Field Studies, Northwestern University (open to all students)
Engineering: Engineering First<sup></sup> Program - Northwestern University: McCormick School of Engineering Business Enterprise Certificate - Northwestern University: McCormick School of Engineering Walter P. Murphy Cooperative Engineering Education Program - Northwestern University Certificate in Engineering Design
Communications: Adjunct Major in Animate Arts - About the Program, School of Communication, Northwestern University Certificate in Creative Writing for the Media - About the Program, School of Communication, Northwestern University
Business/Finance-Related Courses/Programs Outside of Econ Dept: Medill - IMC Undergraduate Certificate (note: the grad program is by far the best in the nation) Harvey Kapnick Business Institutions Program -- Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University Northwestern University - Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences Kellogg School Certificate Program for Undergraduates - Kellogg School of Management - Northwestern University Business Enterprise Certificate - Northwestern University: McCormick School of Engineering MMSS, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University Undergraduate :: Curriculum Learning and Organizational Change
Internships Field study, Academic options, Academics, Freshman, Office of Undergraduate Admission - Northwestern University | |
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03-18-2009, 12:09 PM
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Thanks for the post!
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03-18-2009, 12:47 PM
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03-18-2009, 12:58 PM
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^Thanks! Current students, please share if you know other hidden gems programs.
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03-18-2009, 04:55 PM
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although Northwestern's departmental rankings don't seem to be THAT strong compared to ivies, it seems to have superb special programs.
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03-18-2009, 06:26 PM
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^actually, it depends on which Ivies you are thinking about. It's definitely better than Brown/Dartmouth and fairly comparable to (or a bit lower than) Penn. In engineering, only Cornell is better. You may be surprised how the Ivies don't dominate as much as your may expect when it comes to department rankings. On the other hand, publics have higher rankings than many people may expect. I am very supportive of people picking in-state flagships over others when finance is a factor.
Last edited by Sam Lee; 03-18-2009 at 06:33 PM.
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03-30-2009, 03:53 PM
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bump for the prospective students
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04-11-2009, 11:46 AM
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This is a really great thread. The CC mods should definitely sticky this thread!
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04-11-2009, 12:01 PM
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How difficult is it to earn a spot in the Kellogg Certificate Programs? Specifically in Financial Economics
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04-11-2009, 04:51 PM
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I'm surprised that BA Theater isn't mentioned. I've been told by many that it's a "hidden gem" and is arguably the best BA Theater program in the nation.
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04-11-2009, 06:25 PM
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^The ones I posted are special in the sense that many people wouldn't think of them or know they exist if they were not told at the first place.
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04-11-2009, 06:43 PM
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Is it possible to get the Kellogg certificate and be in MMSS or MENU?
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04-11-2009, 07:08 PM
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| http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/...esentation.pdf
FE: 47 accepted
Schools
WCAS = 38
McCormick = 8
SESP = 1
Top 4 areas of study:
Economics MMSS Mathematics
Industrial Engineering
MA: 37 accepted
Schools
WCAS = 12
McCormick = 24
Communications = 1
Top 4 areas of study:
Economics
Industrial Engineering Mathematics
Material Science & Engin.
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04-11-2009, 07:28 PM
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Or, is it possible to double major in math and econ, and be in mmss, and have a chance to get the certificate at kellogg? I'm sure it would be very arduous, but do people do it?
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