<p>CC seems to have a lot of discussions about getting in to the program, but not too much information about the program itself.
Is there anyone who’s currently in the program, or is a recent alum?
Can you share your thoughts on it?
Is it worthwhile? How does the workload compare to that of your single-major classmates? Is it possible to finish it in 8 semesters, or do you have to take classes during the summer? Is there time for anything besides schoolwork?
Which engineering major did you take, and how did that help/hurt you with regard to the M&T program?</p>
<p>I'm not old enough to answer many of the questions, but I can respond to the one about free time. For everyone, college is a question of not how much work but of time management. I have friends who are taking 4 classes but are always up late/never go out on the weekends/etc, and I'm in M&T, am taking 5.5 classes, and haven't stayed home one single weekend...There's never so much work you can't get it done; you just can't waste ALL of your time (some time wastage is acceptable).</p>
<p>kopo, I just finished up my first semester in the m&t program, so I'll try to answer some of your questions.</p>
<p>As far as the workload, first semester freshman year most m&t's take 5 or 5.5 classes, which isn't all that much different than alot of engineers and wharton kids. Starting next semester, there are some people who plan on taking 6+classes per semester, and I'd imagine this will become more prevalent as we go further into the program.</p>
<p>Is it worthwhile? It seems like most of the upperclassmen in the program who I've talked to are very positive about it. Even if you just plan on going into business, you can still get a bas degree in systems (as a decent amount of m&t's endi up doing) and still be able to market your skills as being both business and engineering to companies. It seems like m&t's do very well as far as job offers- last year at the m&t day for prospective students one of the girls who was presenting mentioned having 9 job offers, although I'd imagine getting that many offers is an exception rather than the norm.</p>
<p>As far as finishing in 8 semesters, the official answer from penn is that: yes, youre able to if you want to. If you end up doing a bas degree, it apparently isn't a big problem to finish in 8 semesters. If you stick with the bse degree, you need to be a little more creative, combining summer classes, semester overloads, and ap credits; but it can be done.</p>
<p>Time for anything besides schoolwork? Definitely. I think snarfo put it best when he said that you just can't waste all of your time. </p>
<p>If anyone has any other ?'s, feel free to ask.</p>
<p>I think what whoever told you that MIGHT have been referring to the fact that some kids who demonstrate financial need receive merit scholarships and the fact that perhaps some of the M&T kids might have received this. </p>
<p>Also, I didn't work this semester, but plan to do so next & take 6+ classes.</p>
<p>I have also applied for ED and got deferred. Just one doubt regarding study load. when you mention 4 or 5 or 6+classes, what do you mean? Is it per day, per week? I am an International student and hence this doubt. It may be very elementary to you. Also I would be thankful if this can also be clarified. How many hours of classwork per week required in M&T and for each hour of class work, how many hours of roomstudy including homework, project etc per week rqd? Thanks.</p>
<p>It depends on the class, but if you're decent with time management (not even awesome), you should have no problem getting stuff done/getting enough sleep...Each class requires around 3 hours per week in class (some exceptions, like language classes)...so multiply that by about 3 or 4 (including recitations, lab)...I was in 5.5 classes last semester; that required being in class around...21 hours a week? Taking 6.5 this semester will require around...25ish? Outside work is pretty managable IMO...MAYBE 3 hours a day? Max?</p>
<p>Thans, Snarfo. Just to be abundantly clear on this subject, you had around 21 hrs of class per week last semester-that is approx 4 hrs per day assuming a five day week. You are planning 25ish hrs of class this semester-that is 5 hrs per day. Two questions. (1) But is studying 3 hrs per day for a 4 hrs or 5hrs of class enough? (2) How many hours of study one does in the room/library during weekends-Sat&Sun? OR Are you are completely off to unwind? thanks.</p>
<p>It turns out that I decided to take around 21 hours of class (vs 25), but I work 15 hours a week now too...I have class/work from an average of 9-5 every day with around 1 one-hour break...However, I think I'm the only person with a schedule like this. Doing 4 hours of homework a day is definitely enough, especially if you're dedicated to doing it every day...I only do 1-2 hours of work on Friday/Saturday, and on Sunday I do around 4 hours. If you're fairly efficient with time, getting everything done isn't an issue in the least. However, prepare to be jealous of roommates/hallmates/friends with only 4 classes...</p>