<p>I want a business major but I don't know if I can get in Wharton. I really want to study in UPenn so would I have better chances in getting in the school if i apply as an economics major (in the college of arts & sciences) then later on transfer to wharton?</p>
<p>If you really have a passion for business, you’d be surprised how things turn out. I’ve learned they really don’t care that much about high stats, if that’s what you’re worried about.</p>
<p>One thing I have learned about Wharton and transferring within schools at Penn is to never expect it. you should not try to “backdoor” yourself into Penn unless you would be ok with just a econ major at CAS. If the only reason you are applying to CAS and Penn is to eventually transfer to Wharton, then you should just apply to Wharton. Applying to Wharton freshman admissions is ALOT easier than transferring TO wharton from CAS or SEAS. But either way a econ major at CAS is still a good degree and if you are fine with that, then by all means go ahead.</p>
<p>Is it possible to have a double major in CAS and Wharton though?</p>
<p>It is possible to dual degree in CAS/Wharton, either through one of the coordinated dual-degree programs (which have special application processes on your Penn Application, but will accept a limited number of internal transfer students) or through an uncoordinated pathway. You can apply to get in to Wharton after coming to Penn, but as others have said it is VERY difficult to transfer into Wharton/add a Wharton degree to your curriculum. If you want to learn business and would not be happy with the Economics degree in the College, I’d recommend applying to Wharton (or a coordinated dual-degree program with Wharton as your second choice, if any of them interest you).</p>
<p>Odds are low for anyone getting into elite schools. You may as well go for what you want and not for what you don’t.</p>
<p>Remember, many successful business people don’t have business degrees but if an elite business degree is what you want at the undergrad level, go for it.</p>