<p>Fire away.</p>
<p>Here's some background info on me:</p>
<p>Sex: Male
School: Wharton
Dorm: Quad (Fisher)</p>
<p>So... EVERYONE asks this, it just seems like no one ever gets a solid response besides "a lot", which could be different for everyone.</p>
<p>So, how much work is there? How many hours would you say? And what kind of work.</p>
<p>Also, this is a generic questions, but is it "fun"? If you were excited before, did it live up to your expectations? Why and why not?</p>
<p>Who is your favorite teacher and what is your favorite class (and why)?</p>
<p>@PennHopeful2013</p>
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<p>@Ticall81</p>
<p>To answer your first question... There are some concrete conclusions I can make for you about the amount of work you will experience in Wharton or even CAS/SEAS/Nursing. </p>
<p>First, you will commit less "physical time" each day to school. Instead of having class from 8-3, you may have a class from 10:30 to 12, a class from 12 to 1:30, and a class from 3 to 4:30.</p>
<p>Second, you will spend less time each day studying for classes, but will spend immense amounts of time when necessary. A strong example is my econ or math class. I only spend maybe half an hour combined per day studying for each class, but when it comes down to the time right before a midterm/my upcoming final, I'll spend 8 hours on a Sunday afternoon reviewing material.</p>
<p>Third, you will have far less "busy work" than you did in high school but much more meaningful reading for in-class papers or discussions. No nightly homework (except for language courses) anymore. Not many handwritten assignments either. Everything is typed and most things are submitted electronically.</p>
<p>Fourth, if you're in Wharton, be prepared to spend upwards of ten hours a week outside the classroom with your Management 100 team, either in meetings or out in the field accomplishing tasks for your project. To put this in perspective, you spend only 3 hours a week in Management lecture. Although this class scares some, don't be afraid. If you have the necessary ambition and people skills, you will thrive. Tests are replaced by performance reviews, status reports, written portfolios, and team presentations.</p>
<p>To answer your second question...</p>
<p>Of course it is FUN!!!!!! It is more than fun. Four to five days a week you get to experience incredibly engaging classes, two to three nights a week you get to have the time of your life, and 24/7 you get to meet some of the most diverse and creative students and faculty in the world.</p>
<p>The classes have more than lived up to my expectations (as mentioned on here before, USE PENN COURSE REVIEW to make sure that the profs for the classes you sign up for have good ratings), the city of Philadelphia has far and away surpassed my expectations, the social scene is amazing (college ******* gave our girls a C+ ... C+??? ... pssh), and the students are the smartest, nicest, and most unique people I've ever met.</p>
<p>I encourage you all to come to Penn if accepted. It's been the best three months of my entire life and I'm sure it will be just as special for each and every one of you.</p>
<p>@mangroup1</p>
<p>My favorite teacher is my Management instructor - Dr. Anne Greenhalgh. One of the most eloquent and composed speakers I've ever met. If anyone can teach leadership (which in truth cannot be taught and rather must be learned), it's her. Her ratings on Penn Course Review are through the roof, and for good reason. In addition to her skills, she always keeps the mood light-hearted and has some wit to her.</p>
<p>My favorite class is Management 100, for the reasons stated in my previous post. The best entrepreneurial/group dynamics/leadership/teamwork/management crash course in the world.</p>
<p>For those non-Whartonites applying, my favorite class other than Management has been an anthropology course on globalization. The class is taught by three instructors - an anthropologist, a sociologist, and a historian. Definitely a course to stimulate the mind.</p>
<p>can you please post your stats?</p>
<p>and how hard is it to get into Wharton ED? what is the acceptance rate of Wharton? To get into Wharton, is it recommended to have your own business/ business experience? How is the campus? Have you met any singers in Penn Masala?</p>
<p>My stats (in brief):</p>
<p>International Baccalaureate Full Diploma
Cumulative GPA (Unweighted): 4.0
Class Rank: 1/~700</p>
<p>ACT: 34
SAT IIs: Math II, US History, Biology (M) - All high 600's (Can't remember exact #'s)</p>
<p>E.C./Service/Awards: Varsity Golf, National Honors Society, Speech and Debate, Business Professionals of America, Rotary Basketball Coach, Elementary Spanish Teacher, Elementary Math Tutor, National Merit Finalist, etc.</p>
<p>Good essays and good teacher recs.</p>
<p>The acceptance rate of Wharton is between 10-12%. However, as with the other three schools, applying ED will improve this percentage somewhat significantly.</p>
<p>Although e.c.'s related to business are a plus, not having them won't hurt your application. All Penn is looking for is involvement in a diverse number of activities with some leadership present - this applies the same for those applying to Wharton as it does CAS/SEAS/Nursing.</p>
<p>The campus is amazing. Although set in a city, it has aspects that are more traditional (the college green, locust walk, etc.). There are some things about Penn that will make a lasting impression on you (Locust Walk, the Quad, Perelman Quadrangle, the college green, the Love statue, etc.).</p>
<p>I have met a singer in Penn Masala. They are a great a cappella group. For those of you who don't know who Penn Masala is, I highly suggest you check out this video:</p>
<p>YouTube</a> - The Facebook Skit</p>
<p>Getting involved in activities on campus, specifically within the performing arts, is very popular. Personally, I'm a member of Mask and Wig, the nation's oldest all-male collegiate comedy troupe. We're probably one of the most well-regarded groups on campus (along with Off the Beat, Penny Loafers, etc.). To all of you who are accepted and decide to attend, a MUST ATTEND is FPAN (Freshman Performing Arts Night). It will blow you away.</p>
<p>thanks for taking ur time to answer these questions!!!! :)</p>
<p>i had just a couple of more tho.... do u have a guesstimate as to what the acceptance rate of wharton is ED? also, the only 2 clubs i am associated with at my school are DECA (officer junior year, going to be prez senior year) and the Stock Market Club (founder/president sophomore, junior, senior year). i am only in 2 clubs. is this going to be a problem? also, how is the city life? is it true that upenn is situated in a very "ghetto" area? also, being a member of a major activity on campus, do you find balancing time between Mask and Wig and schoolwork difficult?</p>
<p>thank you! :)</p>
<p>My best guesstimate of the ED acceptance rate for Wharton is 25-30%.</p>
<p>Having only 2 significant clubs is not an issue for you because you show significant leadership with both.</p>
<p>The city life is awesome. Center City has a lot to offer in terms of culture, history, shopping, and nightlife. West Philadelphia, where Penn is located, is not the safest place on Earth, but it gets a much worse reputation than it deserves. As long as you aren't a fool and don't wander too far west or north of campus and don't walk home at 4 AM from five blocks off campus all alone, you'll be fine. I haven't felt unsafe @ Penn once.</p>
<p>Balancing my time between studying for school, Mask and Wig, my Management 100 project, and my other campus involvements (Undergrad Sports Business Club, Volunteer for Penn Athletics, Volunteer for Penn Dems) is not easy but is a continual lesson in time management. Work hard, play hard, and learn to stay up until 2 or 3 and then get up at 8 or 9.</p>