<p>sorry, i tried looking for it online and couldn't find it, but i know the average is somewhere around there. my friend got a 2.9 first semester and she was happy, and i thought she was insane...until i found out this was actually good for engineers. but don't worry. you will do well at penn if you work.</p>
<p>Are you sure that's the average? No. That's not the average. Because the average GPA for SEAS is HIGHER than Wharton, and Wharton is a 3.2...</p>
<p>I've always heard average is 2.8-2.9 though I don't know how reliable this information is.. however, I really wouldn't be suprised at all..</p>
<p>Average GPA for SEAS is not higher than Wharton. Trust me, for engineers Wharton classes are a breeze (no offense, but cmon, advanced linear algebra vs statistics?)</p>
<p>I know that, but seriously, somebody I've talked to actually did the research and found the exact number (which I forgot), but I am sure it was higher than Wharton because he was very surprised by the fact that the SEAS avg. GPA was higher than Wharton!</p>
<p>i asked this question when i toured the campus last summer and i was told, "If you want or have even smallest desire to go to Wharton - apply for Wharton. It is very difficult to transfer from SEAS to Wharton, but is not the case otherwise. Dual degree people have easier transfer, because in M&T case, it is looked up as if they have been already admitted at Wharton."</p>
<p>approximately what person of the SEAS population gets 3.7 or higher?</p>
<p>percent not person</p>
<p>to simply put it, do you think one could achieve a 3.7 with pure hard work? Or do they also have to be geniuses.</p>
<p>You don't need to be a genius to get a 3.7 your first year. You definately need to work hard though, and choose your classes (electives) wisely. It would help if you have AP credits that will place you out of the intro science/math classes.</p>
<p>To get a 3.7 overall, however, is VERY difficult. Upper-level engineering classes give quite a few B's and B+'s, but you need to work very very very hard to get that A.</p>
<p>by the end of senior year, i wouldve completed physics C,(most likely5, maybe 4), Calc, Multivariant, Diff. Equations, Stat, Micro and Macro. Say I get 5 on half of those, would I have a relatively easy courseload freshman year?</p>
<p>also, how is the grading system in college different from high school? Do the professors give out the grades or they average your test grades?</p>
<p>well, there is no ap test for multivar calc nor diff equations and stats is not a dual degree req i think.</p>
<p>i thought you could take a placement test</p>
<p>You can place out of multivariable and diff eq by taking placement exams at the beginning of the year. If you do well in the higher-level math courses you can get retroactive credit for the courses you skipped at Penn.</p>
<p>can anyone give me an overview of the regular freshman courseload for electrical engineering?</p>
<p>and what are the "wise" electives to take?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.seas.upenn.edu/ese%5B/url%5D">http://www.seas.upenn.edu/ese</a></p>
<p>C'mon guys, we're not your slaves here</p>
<p>Wise electives would be language courses if you can squeeze that in your first semester. There's a course review website at Penn, though you will need your PennKey first. Generally, any course in the 1's (out of 4) or low 2's in Difficulty Level is an easy class.</p>
<p>there are placement tests for multivar? nice, hopefully I'll be able to place out of something (though I did not do too well on the bc test last year, s oI need placement for that too)</p>