... Do I look like a secret Wharton applicant?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I'm actually planning on applying to CAS for their BBB program. I'm afraid the adcom will think I am applying to CAS to try to internally transfer to Wharton, since my ECs don't seem science-oriented. I'm trying to get as many biomed-related extra-curriculars as possible, but I can't seem to find any that aren't already snatched up. All I have have so far (that is science-related) is a potential mentorship and a summer program I attended at Penn. I have no awesome science awards, most of mine are related to math.</p>

<p>SAT II: Biology and Chemistry
APs: Chemistry, (Macroeconomics and Microeconomics planned)</p>

<p>My math marks (throughout HS) are all As, while my science marks are usually B+ to A-. I'm planning on getting my math teacher to write me one of my recommendations, because she has written an awesome one for a summer program. I'd love for my science teachers to write me one, but I'm sure that because so many people ask them, that it will be generic.</p>

<p>Should I not take AP Micro and Macro, to show that I am not interested in economics? I'm going to self-study for them, because my school doesn't offer many APs. Pyschology may seem like a better choice for me, but it's right after Chemistry and that's just too much in a day.</p>

<p>Any advice? :(</p>

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<p>Haha don’t make choices like that based on how adcoms will view you. If you really want to do BBB then make it explicitly clear in your Penn supplemental essay.</p>

<p>As for the AP, I’d personally go with Psych if you want to do BBB but if you feel like it’ll be a detriment to the rest of your academics (or your sanity; don’t forget that you don’t have to drive yourself to the point of burnout this year!) then definitely don’t take it.</p>

<p>Good luck in the application process, fellow 2015er! :D</p>

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<p>You should take classes that you want to take. I took AP Psychology last year and loved it! But if you think it’ll be too overwhelming, don’t take it.</p>

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<p>I see. Thanks for your help!
Hm. How does applying undecided sound to you guys? I don’t want to limit myself to the science field just yet. I have a couple of other ECs (2 other foreign languages, art, etc)
Would I have a better shot as undecided than BBB, since I’m probably not a very competitive/suitable BBB applicant?</p>

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<p>Don’t analyze so much. Put down honest answers on your opinion. And you’re not really locked in any major. You can always switch within the college, and often times transfer between colleges.</p>