Harvard vs Wharton

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm still torn between these two. I want to go into business/finance, and there is really no better place for that than Wharton. However, it is very hard to turn down Harvard because of its reputation/prestige. </p>

<p>I actually made a tally the other day based on responses from parents/relatives, friends, and some adults I know. The tally ended up being 16 Wharton, 17 Harvard....If I don't decide soon, I might be flipping a coin =)</p>

<p>(p.s., for anyone on the waitlist, I have already turned down Yale. It's a great school but did not have what I was looking for.)</p>

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<p>Prestige sadly means a lot in business… so make sure you get a coin with thin edges. :P</p>

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<p>“I want to go into business/finance, and there is really no better place for that than Wharton.”</p>

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<p>that’s pretty tough choice, but regardless I still think I would pick Harvard. You are writing your ticket with a Harvard degree. Wharton is amazing but even though it’s program is better I just don’t think I could pass up a Harvard degree if given the choice.</p>

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<p>Out of the 27 billionaires to come from U-Penn 20 came from Wharton :slight_smile: My brother was looking in going there for a Masters. I’d definitely recommend Wharton over Harvard.</p>

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<p>“Out of the 27 billionaires to come from U-Penn 20 came from Wharton”</p>

<p>And this is a GOOD thing? Haha </p>

<p>Harvard.</p>

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<p>I’d pick Harvard if given the choice, but honestly you’ll be set after you finish either, they’re both phenomenal</p>

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<p>you should go to harvard or yale to get a proper undergraduate education. you can always get a mba after that.</p>

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<p>Wharton no questions asked.</p>

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<p>For you, I’d go with Wharton. It seems as if the only reason you like Harvard is because of prestige and name, and you seem to have a great interest in finance. A Wharton degree is just as good as a Harvard degree (according to most business professors at the local state flagship, anyways).
BTW: 1234d, You know that Wharton kids CAN take CAS classes, right?</p>

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<p>If you definitely want Bus, Wharton. If you are not exactly sure, Harvard. But Wharton is the Business Brand for undergrad.</p>

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<p>Have you visited both campuses? You have to choose the place that feels right. They’ll both be good for you in the long run; now which will be good for you over the next 4 or 5 years?</p>

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<p>Maybe this might help. <a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/18/business/economy/18grads.html?scp=1&sq=wharton&st=cse[/url]”>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/18/business/economy/18grads.html?scp=1&sq=wharton&st=cse&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Does that article reflect much, however? If you want to go into a top bank they will not regard a Harvard degree any higher than a Wharton degree. Maybe the guy at the bar, not your employer. In the pure aisle of business I am sure there is no substitute for Wharton…</p>

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<p>^ I agree. But I just want to point out that his decision for business/finance may change given the state of the economy.</p>

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<p>Yes, in which case Harvard would be better.</p>

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<p>You should go to Wharton because you have good taste in cars =)</p>

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<p>Either one will offer a spectacular education, but keep in mind that people who don’t major in business/finance have done just as well in those fields as those who have gotten degrees with such majors. If you want to major in something else, choose Harvard every time (even maybe for engineering, considering MIT cross-reg and all). You can always get an MBA if you want to at some other time.</p>

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<p>flip the coin…</p>

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<p>vinnyli: YES, but that does not discount the fact that Wharton’s culture is so geared towards business/finance that one would be less inclined to take non business/finance classes. IN my opinion, a non-business undergrad degree would be better as the OP can explore his/her interests in school and perhaps develop a greater interest in another field? After 4 years, he/she can always get a top-notch MBA from another school.</p>