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    Introduction to Macroeconomics
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    Introduction to Macroeconomics

    by Northwestern College Prep

    Study how inflation, unemployment, economic cycles, and government policy interact in a Northwestern undergraduate economics course.

    Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    Introduction to Macroeconomics at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Rising juniors/seniors; GPA 3.0+

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 16-18

    Location / Region

    Evanston, Illinois, United States

    Cost

    $6,936

    Duration

    5 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Business & EconomicsSocial Sciences
    Accommodation: Optional residence hall; shared double rooms
    Residential meals: Three meals per day
    Class schedule: Mon/Tue/Thu, 9:00–11:15 a.m.
    Campus experience: Classes with university students
    Credit / Outcome: One Northwestern credit unit
    Instructor: Mark Witte
    College preparation: Wildcat Connect: Get Ready Series

    Introduction to Macroeconomics summary

    Introduction to Macroeconomics is an undergraduate economics course within Northwestern's College Preparation Program. It connects economic fundamentals with inflation, unemployment, business cycles, and public policy.

    Students join Northwestern and visiting university students in a regular college classroom. It suits learners who want to test their interest in economics while taking responsibility for university-level study.

    What is Introduction to Macroeconomics?

    Introduction to Macroeconomics is Northwestern University's ECON 201-0 course, offered to College Preparation students through the School of Professional Studies. It introduces economics through scarcity and choice, supply and demand, inflation, unemployment, and economic cycles.

    Students also study fiscal and monetary policy, international balance of payments, and budget deficits. The experience combines regular undergraduate classes with college-preparation workshops and the option to participate in campus activities.

    Why Succeed highlights Introduction to Macroeconomics

    • The curriculum connects introductory economic models with policy questions about inflation, unemployment, and government budgets.

    • Studying alongside university students offers a direct test of readiness for undergraduate academic expectations.

    • Academic credit and a recorded grade make the experience more substantial than attendance alone.

    • The Get Ready Series adds practical college-transition support to subject study.

    Who is Introduction to Macroeconomics for?

    Best for

    Students curious about economic policy who want a genuine undergraduate classroom experience and can manage independent study.

    Not ideal if

    You want casual enrichment, need to miss classes for other commitments, or prefer a program with constant staff accompaniment.

    Is Introduction to Macroeconomics worth it?

    This course can be worthwhile if your goal is to test economics through undergraduate study and earn an academic record of your work. Classes with university students and college-transition workshops offer a useful combination of subject exploration and preparation.

    The financial commitment is substantial, especially with residential charges or additional courses. Choose it for the learning experience rather than an assumed admissions advantage, and confirm how a future college would treat the credit.

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    Cost and what is included

    $6,936; includes One undergraduate economics course., Access to Wildcat Connect: Get Ready Series workshops., Free Writing Place tutoring while enrolled., Northwestern library access., Residential room and three daily meals with the room-and-board option..

    Accommodation

    Optional residence hall; shared double rooms

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    5 weeks; Evanston, Illinois, United States.

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    How much preparation does Introduction to Macroeconomics need?

    Effort level

    High for a summer enrichment choice.

    Best started

    Allow six to eight weeks before a future application cutoff for writing, transcripts, and travel planning.

    Main challenge

    Balancing college-level study with campus independence and activities.

    Typical preparation

    • Refresh basic algebra and practice reading and drawing graphs.

    • Draft the approximately 500-word personal statement around a specific academic experience and your interest in economics.

    • Request official transcripts early and assemble your extracurricular activities list.

    • If you need immigration documents, begin the OISS request after receiving your NetID and allow time for the visa process.

    Useful if

    You want to assess whether further economics study suits you.

    What do students do on Introduction to Macroeconomics?

    You attend undergraduate macroeconomics classes and study the relationship between economic activity and government policy. Around class commitments, College Prep provides college-transition workshops and optional campus activities.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Attend classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m.

    2. 2

      Study scarcity, choice, and elements of supply and demand.

    3. 3

      Examine inflation, unemployment, recessions, booms, and fiscal and monetary policy.

    4. 4

      Explore international balance of payments and budget deficits.

    5. 5

      Use college-preparation workshops and campus resources alongside your coursework.

    Introduction to Macroeconomics dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    1 April 2026

    College Preparation credit-course application cutoff.

    Reference date

    Programme dates

    22 June-26 July 2026

    Reference date

    Check-in and orientation

    21 June 2026

    Residential check-in 3:30 p.m.; commuter check-in 5–6 p.m.; orientation 6–7 p.m.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Rising high school juniors or seniors.

    • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

    • Basic algebra and graphing.

    • Official high school transcripts in English.

    • English proficiency score when primary language or schooling is not English.

    • Commuters must live with a responsible adult over 18.

    • Medical insurance is required during participation.

    How much does Introduction to Macroeconomics cost?

    One-course commuter fee

    $6,936 — Combines $5,781 tuition and the $1,155 program fee.

    Funding or discounts

    • Residential room and board: $4,025 — Five weeks at $805 per week, added to course charges.
    • Application fee: $60 — Nonrefundable.
    • Program deposit: $1,000 — Nonrefundable; credited toward the total program cost.
    • Tuition scholarship: Domestic US rising seniors with financial need and strong achievement may qualify.
    • Returning-student fee waiver: Former CPP students could request a 2026 application-fee waiver.

    What's included

    One undergraduate economics course., Access to Wildcat Connect: Get Ready Series workshops., Free Writing Place tutoring while enrolled., Northwestern library access., Residential room and three daily meals with the room-and-board option.

    How to apply to Introduction to Macroeconomics

    1. 1

      Use Northwestern's College Preparation admissions process for College Credit.

    2. 2

      Prepare an approximately 500-word personal statement answering both published questions.

    3. 3

      Provide your extracurricular activities list, official transcripts, and any required English proficiency score.

    4. 4

      Submit the complete application and $60 nonrefundable fee.

    5. 5

      After acceptance, activate your NetID and Northwestern email and set up guest access.

    6. 6

      Pay the $1,000 deposit and complete the SchoolDoc registration forms.

    7. 7

      Confirm your course registration in CAESAR after CPP staff process enrollment.

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    What does Introduction to Macroeconomics cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Economic foundations

    Study scarcity, choice, and elements of supply and demand.

    Inflation and unemployment

    Explore inflation and unemployment as central macroeconomic topics.

    Economic cycles

    Examine recessions and booms in economy-wide activity.

    Fiscal and monetary policy

    Study fiscal and monetary policy alongside budget deficits.

    International balance of payments

    Explore international balance of payments within introductory macroeconomics.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Introduction to Macroeconomics?

    A typical day during the program.

    Economics classes

    Meet 9:00–11:15 a.m., totaling 6.75 scheduled class hours weekly.

    Campus activities

    Optional College Prep and Summer Session activities complement academic commitments.

    Residential check in

    Check in by 10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday–Saturday.

    Who teaches on Introduction to Macroeconomics?

    Mark Witte is the listed instructor for ECON 201-0, Section 25. Northwestern's College Prep credit courses expect the same commitment and involvement as regular undergraduate study.

    Where do students stay on Introduction to Macroeconomics?

    Residential plan

    • Shared residence-hall rooms: Air-conditioned double rooms have assigned roommates, wireless internet, lounges, and study rooms.
    • Three daily meals: The required residential meal plan includes three dining-hall meals per day.
    • Residential staff support: Resident Advisors and directors live in the hall and support academic and social adjustment.
    • Campus resources: Students can use libraries, computer labs, and recreation facilities, subject to age rules.

    Non-residential plan

    • Commuter living arrangements: Off-campus students must live with a responsible adult over 18 throughout the program.
    • Shared campus activities: Commuters can join the Get Ready Series, excursions, and College Prep social events.
    • Commuter dining: Meals can be purchased at the Norris University Center.

    Residential students may explore independently after checking out and must return for nightly check-in.

    What happens after Introduction to Macroeconomics?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Earn one Northwestern credit unit upon successful completion.

    Access your course grade and unofficial transcript through CAESAR.

    Request an official transcript for future academic records.

    Build experience of undergraduate expectations and college independence.

    Develop college-application knowledge through the Get Ready Series.

    Credit transfer depends on the receiving institution, and participation does not guarantee Northwestern admission.

    Where does Introduction to Macroeconomics take place?

    Classes meet in Kellogg's Global Hub, room 1410, on Northwestern's lakefront Evanston campus north of Chicago. CTA buses and trains and Metra commuter rail connect Evanston with Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

    CPP does not provide airport transportation; families arrange travel from O'Hare or Midway.

    Introduction to Macroeconomics FAQs

    The course requires basic algebra and graphing. College Credit applicants must be rising high school juniors or seniors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

    Yes. College Prep credit students take undergraduate courses alongside Northwestern and visiting university students, with the same expected commitment and involvement.

    Credit courses normally carry one Northwestern credit unit unless otherwise stated. This is typically equivalent to four quarter hours or two and two-thirds semester credit hours; transfer depends on the receiving college.

    The College Prep credit program offers residential and commuter options. Residential students share double rooms; commuters living off campus must stay with a responsible adult over 18.

    Residential students receive three meals per day while on campus and cannot opt out of the meal plan. Dining options include vegetarian and vegan choices, with a process for special dietary needs.

    No. College Prep participation can contribute to an application profile, but it does not guarantee undergraduate admission to Northwestern.

    International on-campus credit students generally need F-1 status and at least two classes. Immigration documents should be requested through OISS after receiving a NetID; students with existing immigration documents should contact CPP about possible exceptions.

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    • Introduction to Macroeconomics, Economics, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, 2026 Summer: Class Descriptions - Northwestern University
    • Summer 2026 Class Schedule: Department of Economics - Northwestern University
    • International Students, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • Campus Life, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • Pre-College Summer Programs for Credit: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • Admission, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • Tuition and Fees, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • FAQs, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • College Preparation Program Student Handbook: Summer 2026
    • Introduction to Macroeconomics: Northwestern University School of Professional Studies

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