A Question about Penn

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I think that I am pretty much decided that I will ED to Penn next year. THe only problem I'm having is that I don't know which school/program to apply to. </p>

<p>Right now, I'm thinking I'll just apply to CAS and do Intl. Relations and premed. But, I am also really intrigued by Wharton. So, I also thought about applying to the LSM program, but then I would have to be a life sciences major (Bio, BBB, etc.), which I am not sure what I want to do. Also, the only medical ECs I have are volunteering at a hospital and maybe interning at a local Physical Therapy place.</p>

<p>The other option I have is to just apply to CAS and spend a year trying to figure it out. Then, at the end of freshman year, I could just stay in CAS, try to transfer into LSM if spots are open, or apply to do an uncoordinated dual degree between Wharton and CAS.</p>

<p>So, should I apply to CAS and maybe try for a dual degree later if I get in or apply to LSM?</p>

<p>Here are some quick stats:</p>

<p>SAT:2290 (M:780 R:740 W:770)
SAT2: Soph year: Math II-790; World History-770
Freshman year: Biology E-740</p>

<p>All A's (so far :P ) and a rigorous schedule</p>

<p>Rest of my info: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1433927-chance-me-some-top-schools-would-mean-lot.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1433927-chance-me-some-top-schools-would-mean-lot.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>To be considered to transfer into Wharton, I think you need to maintain a GPA of at least 3.8 (<-This is hard) your freshmen year</p>

<p>I’m not sure about the other schools, but UPENN is hard as it is. I’d go for the CAS.</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>I would do CAS. I don’t think Wharton is the right place to apply unless you’re absolutely set on a career in business. Wharton would also decrease your chances - whereas I think you would be likely accepted for ED to CAS.</p>

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<p>Bump 10char</p>

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<p>Don’t apply to a professional program, or one that will limit your options, until you’re absolutely certain what you want to do! You should definitely apply to CAS.</p>