<p>I heard a suggestion that one could get into a school like UPenn more easily by applying to its school of nursing. This is the least competitive school and I was told that once accepted, it is easy to switch schools. Is this at all true? I doubt I could easily switch into Wharton from the nursing thing.... Does this general principle have any truth to it?</p>
<p>You’re right, it’s not easy. Otherwise everybody would do it.</p>
<p>Plus, what happens if it doesn’t work and you’re stuck in the school of nursing which you have zero interest in? I’d rather be in a slightly less elite school but at least on a path that works for what I want to do.</p>
<p>I know it’s not what people really want to hear but if you’re meant to get into Wharton (for example), you will. It shouldn’t have to be through this tricky scheme that a) is taking the spot of 1 person who really wants to do nursing, and b) potentially trapping you in a school that isn’t right for you.</p>
<p>You also have to consider the cost of attending Upenn. My son was just admitted and we assumed that he would receive some financial aid, but they do not give as much aid as they claim on their literature. My son was awarded 20,000 in need aid from Vanderbilt and Carnegie Mellon, but only 2,000 from Upenn. The fact is that you either have to be rich, poor or go into debt. This years sticker price is 57,000! Is UPenn really worth 228,000?</p>
<p>It’s not easy, especially since someone with a strong nursing profile (ECs) isn’t likely to have a strong business profile as well. Basically, a Wharton-type student will have a hard time putting together a convincing app for a nursing school.</p>