<p>What's the main difference between Jerome Fisher and dual degree (engineering+wharton) program? I know a lot of dual degree people graduate in more than 4 years, but with 10+ APs, can I graduate in 4 years? Other than the length/credit requirement, what are other differences between two programs?</p>
<p>you're right the length/credits are the main difference. you still get the same two degrees in the end.</p>
<p>that being said, the key differences include
1) the alumni network - M&T has a small (about 1500) alumni network, but they are a great resource for current M&T students. all of the alumni I've talked to are always willing to share advice and help out. one helped me get my job this summer too :)
2) getting in - you can only get into the dual degree after one year at penn, not immediately out of high school. if you're in engineering to start, you need a ridiculously high GPA to get into the dual degree. if you wanted to transfer into jerome fisher after one year, the GPA cutoff is a little lower but you need a whole bunch of other things (a GREAT essay, extracurricular involvement on campus, and i think reocmmendations too).
3) the M&T office/community - since there's only +/- 50 m&t's, you get an instant network that you really don't get in the dual degree. many of my close friends at penn are m&t's. you also have access to the m&t office if you're in need of free printing, coffee, and support/advice/love. and occasionally cookies.</p>
<p>the bottom line is that if you're interested in engineering+wharton, apply to jerome fisher. with 10+ AP's you'd probably be fine - you would definitely complete the BAS+wharton track in 4 years, and most likely the BSE+wharton track in 4 years.</p>