<p>Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I already know that I want to apply ED to Wharton this fall. However, I'm having trouble figuring out which dual-degree or single-degree is best for me? I would appreciate if you could explain the differences in opportunities, coursework, job placement, and sociallife/experience. The two dual degrees I am considering are M&T and the Huntsmann Program. I am also considering a regular B.S in Economics, given that I am accepted to Penn :)
I am interested in M&T because I really enjoy physics and have a passion for engineering, but I know that I want to be in the field of business.
Then again, I'm also interested in Huntsmann because I have a passion for helping others and I would love to work with nonprofits and even start my own.
Or i could always just apply for the regular degree, which would open me up to more business classes!</p>
<p>Enjoy Penn, you probably will not get into any Wharton programs with your ego. With all of your other interests you should continue to pursue them.</p>
<p>How exactly do i have an ego?</p>
<p>I don’t think you do…? So I don’t know what ^^ was talking about. But that being said, the dual degree programs are VERY difficult to get into. Above all, these are the programs 2400s and valedictorians get rejected from. </p>
<p>You need to have a target language in which you are proficient enough to do an interview in and take a standardized/placement test for the Huntsman program. Many of these students are international for that reason.</p>
<p>For M&T, it is not good enough to simply have an interest in physics, you need to have proven not only on a “high school level” that you’re good, but on regional, even national level. They expect perfect scores, and perfect grades, if you’re weak in one area, it’s likely that someone else will out compete you.</p>
<p>Lol I didn’t see anything egotistical about this post but even if you were you wouldn’t be out of place at Wharton.</p>
<p>As said ^ dual-degree programs require you to be nearly perfect. You definitely need to show a strong interest in both areas you’re applying to and have the stats to back it up. Either way go for it, it’s not much more difficult to apply for one than to apply to just one school.</p>
<p>First of all go for it! I didn’t find anything egotistical about your original post. As someone who got into M&T this year, I’m going to be biased towards that program. From what you wrote, M&T seems to be a better fit for you. Most people who are in M&T do eventually want to go into business, but they will be more prepared on the technical side. You have to be interested in both areas; in your essay, clearly explain why you think pursuing both degrees at the SAME time (rather than engineering undergrad and then MBA) is a better route for you. Ultimately, even if you might only want to pursue business, you don’t want your engineering degree to go to waste (after all that effort you put into getting it).</p>
<p>And I just want to say you don’t have to be perfect to get in; I know I wasn’t. Test scores and grades are only qualifications; you really want your essays, activities, and recommendations to make you stand out and show that you’re interested in both areas. Good luck!</p>
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<p>As someone who was also admitted into the JF class of 2015, I just want to reiterate this. You do not need to be perfect to get in! I was far from perfect (read 2150 SAT score). I think the most important element of your dual degree application is your essay as you have to justify why you think it is for you. Moreso in this application than others, match is key. You can be very accomplished but if you do not show how you are a match for the program and the program is a match for you, mostly through your essay, you will not get in. :)</p>
<p>GL! I hope you figure out which you prefer and I further wish you success in you application! :)</p>
<p>MrWharton may not have anything to do with Wharton. He posted two rather discouraging messages to Wharton hopefuls. He joined CC yesterday, and obviously is not a Wharton student. So, never mind his comment.</p>
<p>Thanks so much!
yeah i was considering hunstmann a lot more because i am fluent in 6 different languages.
But i have heard that M&T’ers have an edge when it comes to recruitment and job placement, etc. is this true?</p>
<p>“Then again, I’m also interested in Huntsmann because I have a passion for helping others and I would love to work with nonprofits and even start my own.”</p>
<p>How did you associate the Huntsman Program with community service/nonprofits/helping others? I commend your commitment but they’re completely unrelated. Also, you might want to take note of the fact that there is only one “n” in Huntsman…</p>