<p>Are there recommended courses, extracurriculars, test scores, etc. for applications to Wharton?</p>
<p>Courses: AP Calculus
Extracurricular: Business related, though not at all a requirement
Tests: Math ii subject test, SATs are often in the 2300s for accepted students on these boards.</p>
<p>If your school has DECA, join, or better off, run for an officer position. Start a business - Wharton likes entrepreneurs. SATS are very high (the 2300 marks sounds about right). Take all the same tough courses as you would for any elite school, as much AP/IB/honors as possible. Excel in Economics (your degree at Wharton is econ).</p>
<p>Wharton Grad '87</p>
<p>Thanks! I’m president of the business club and do FBLA, though not DECA since we don’t have an active chapter yet. I don’t have room in my schedule for econ next year as a senior though - is that a high school requirement for prospective undergrads?</p>
<p>FBLA and business club should be fine (DECA is a little better known, but I’m sure UPenn/Wharton admissions will know FBLA). I don’t think Wharton requires that you have economics - I’m just suggesting that you take it in high school to provide a good background for business school. One requirement is to take the SAT II subject test in math - you’ll need that score for your application. Otherwise, LOTS of leadership and proof of entrepreneurship. Any awards from FBLA would be nice as well.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice, Suchann. I’ve taken the SAT Math II and have gotten awards in FBLA so I hope I’m on the right track. :)</p>