<p>In Penn right now, Class of 2016, in the college studying economics and looking to do a second major in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science (new option offered this year!).</p>
<p>Not worrying about jobs extensively now, but it seems that finance companies don't give a s*** about the College/CIS kids for I-Banking and Consulting, as seen on career services. The Wharton page however...everyone's in a great analyst position or I-Banking gig. Not to mention that they have MUCH better summer internship results.</p>
<p>Here's the deal-Will Econ and the second major (not degree, major) in systems engineering or computer science make me competitive?</p>
<p>Or do I need to transfer to Wharton? (AND what would be the new, updated requirements to get in this year? It's not ALL about gpa, I heard)</p>
<p>Also...what would be a good GPA to have in two relatively challenging majors as these?</p>
<p>You would be better off discussing this with the advisers at Penn Career Services. However, first, you need to identify what type of career (or initial job) you are interested in. If you want to do financial analysis, you will need strong quant skills training. If you are doing more relationship building, policy making, or other areas, other types of training are also useful. If you are just thinking that you want any high paying job, you need to do some more introspection about your innate skills and interests first cause many jobs aren’t necessarily high paying or easy to get. Good luck! (BTW, a strong economics training and quantitative analytical skills are useful in many jobs so you are on the right track.)</p>
<p>Ok. But is a Wharton degree necessary? It’s less technical, but it seems to open doors and EVERY kid in Wharton seems to land an awesome i-banking position.</p>
<p>Not to mention that Wharton is significantly less work than Physics, Math, Econ, or Comp sCI.</p>
<p>Consulting is another goal, but I don’t think the college kids do too badly if that’s what they aim for?</p>