<p>I applied to the College but would like to know what needs to be done / how hard it is to get both a College/Wharton degree. I heard from a friend that it’s REALLY hard to do and that it’s killer if you have no AP credits (I am an IB student and those tests are expensive as is). What are your thoughts?</p>
<p>It depends on the major in the college you choose. But it is quite doable, and not at all as hard as people would have it seem.</p>
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<p>From the College website ( <a href="http://www.college.upenn.edu/curriculum/dual_degree.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.college.upenn.edu/curriculum/dual_degree.html</a> ):</p>
<p>"Satisfying the requirements of the College and the Wharton School usually requires more than four years, depending upon A.P. credits and how many courses overlap both schools' requirements. Students who wish to apply at the end of their freshman year need to have a minimum 3.40 cumulative g.p.a. and have taken, or have credit for Econ 001-002 and Math 104. The minimum 3.40 cumulative g.p.a. is merely a minimum requirement for application. It does not guarantee admission to the program. Students who wish to apply in December of their sophomore year will need to have had Acct 101 and Stat 101. Those who wish to apply in May of their sophomore year need to have, or have credit for Acct 102 and Stat 102. In both these cases, the minimum 3.40 cumulative g.p.a. requirement at the time of application stands."</p>
<p>AP credits... do IB credits count too?</p>
<p>Depends on your results.</p>
<p>Staying another semester or year isn't a bad thing. You can intern or do community service or a number of other sweet things.</p>