Average Univ. of Alabama Student wants to Transfer to Penn

[WilliamC]

<p>Chris - the longer you stay in college, the less important your HS record will become. By the middle of your Sophmore year very little weight will be placed on HS stuff - though you'll still have to send transcripts and test scores. </p>

<p>To improve your chances of transfering, hit the Penn website:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.econ.upenn.edu//Undergraduate/index.htm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.econ.upenn.edu//Undergraduate/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Then figure out what Finance majors are taking Freshman and Sophmore years, and take the same things. Be particularly aware of the "Admission to the Major" section since you will be coming in after your sophmore year.</p>

<p>If you are considering Wharton memorize everything here:</p>

<p><a href="http://undergrad.wharton.upenn.edu/highlights/external_transfer.cfm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://undergrad.wharton.upenn.edu/highlights/external_transfer.cfm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Also, look around here for posts by ThomasH - his experience may be helpful.</p>

<p>Finally, do not be afraid to call the department and talk about what you want to do. (But wait 'till January when you'll have a transcript to show off.) At the very least you'll get some personal contacts that may be useful when you apply to the major. </p>

<p>Good Luck</p>