<p>Just a few notes on the CMC econ program: </p>
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<li>You can do a sequence in financial economics. </li>
<li>You can apply for a BGI/Michael Larson Scholarship of $10,000 and a Robert Day Grant for half tuition. </li>
<li>CMC seems to place really well in IBanking in Los Angeles. Just google “linkedin claremont mckenna <firm name=”" here=“”>" where you replace ‘firm name here’ with something like UBS or Citigroup and you’ll see. I think Lazard LA also recruits at CMC. </firm></li>
<li>The student investment fund at CMC seems really top notch: [CMC</a> Student Investment Fund - Claremont McKenna Student Investment Fund](<a href=“http://www.cmcsif.com%5DCMC”>http://www.cmcsif.com)</li>
<li>You can get a MA in finance during your four years at CMC if you so desire. </li>
<li>The alumni network is really tight at CMC. I have been doing some heavy research and have found that a good number of CMC alumni have started funds or manage portfolios, and often hire a great deal of CMC students as interns. One such person would be Michael Larson, who runs Cascade Investment (aka Bill Gates Investments). </li>
<li>[rdschool</a> - career - employers - part3](<a href=“http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/rdschool/career/employers/part3.php]rdschool”>http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/rdschool/career/employers/part3.php)</li>
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<p>Why Chicago might not be the right choice: </p>
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<li>From what I understand, economics at Chicago is highly academic whereas at CMC, there is more of a practical focus. </li>
<li>Chicago weather sucks. </li>
<li>Chicago is known as the place where fun goes to die, while CMC has been ranked #1 in the nation for student happiness. </li>
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<p>Ultimately it comes down to you. But as an incoming CMC freshman interested in finance, I must say that I am really impressed with the job opportunities that the school offers. Plus you can’t beat a liberal arts education.</p>