<p>I love the University of Pennsylvania, though it’s a super reach for me. I am considering applying ED to Penn…kind of a shot in the dark as I see it. I love Chemistry and Math and I’m torn between Engineering and Nursing. My SATs are currently low for Penn (620CR, 690M, 680W), but I’m retaking in October. I know I can get into the 700s in math and hopefully close to 700 in CR. I’m an IB student with a high GPA and strong ECs. If I apply, are my chances better in Engineering or Nursing? Does my intended major even make a difference? I’m a white female, by the way. Thanks!</p>
<p>different majors in penn college won't make as much of a difference as different SCHOOLS of UG division....so nursing or engineering definitely makes a difference...but until we see your entire package (stats/ECs/recs/essays) we won't know...so care to post a bit more about urself?</p>
<p>What do you want to do? Nursing really looks for people who are dead set on nursing, and it's not really a matter of what is "easier" to get into. If the nursing people aren't convinced that you really want to get into their program (as in, you're just using them to get into the university), they'll most likely reject you.</p>
<p>Engineering less so, but it's still competitive.</p>
<p>I believe that nursing is smaller and 'tho folks don't believe it the admission is not an easy one. Engineering is what it is. What is it you are wanting to do? Remember that at Penn you will be applying to Nursing as a dedicated app and Engineering also. Are you aware of the joint degree of Nursing/Wharton???
* Nursing and Health Care Management (Nursing and Wharton)</p>
<p>Penn is very competitive either way and I think you should be thinking about what YOU want to do - and not which department is easier to get into. </p>
<p>There is no use going to a great school and studying something that you don't want to learn about just to be there. </p>
<p>My advice is apply to programs that you want to study and look at a variety schools beyond the top 10 - there are MANY great programs out there. </p>
<p>If you don't want to be an engineer or a nurse, don't apply to those programs.</p>
<p>While you probably do stand a better chance of being admitted if you apply to either Engineering or Nursing, you really should make sure that you are interested in the school to which you apply, if only for the simple reason that you will have to take classes for that schools curriculum for a year and a have a sufficient GPA before they let you transfter ro SAS or Wharton.</p>
<p>The truth is I'm not sure what I want to do. I've done some research and I can think I could be happy in either field. I have a friend in the Nursing program at Penn and she loves it so much she's going on for her PhD. She inspires me. My grandmother and aunts are nurses, so I think I know the pros and cons of a career in nursing. On the other hand my dad is an engineer. I've spent time in his office and feel I understand what he does. I really loved my drafting and CAD courses at school. I like the idea of doing R & D most. I guess if I had to pick now, I'd choose Engineering because I've wanted it longer. It seems like the safer choice. Anyway, here are some more details about me...</p>
<p>4.6w GPA, full IB program, 1990 SAT I (hoping to increase in Oct), 4 year varsity athlete in two sports (in contact with Penn coach but probably won't be recruited), state finalist in soccer, club soccer, team captain, club swimmer, Habitat construction volunteer, girls soccer mentoring program founder, National Honor Society, French Club leader, lifeguard, swim instructor, AP Scholar, surfer ;)....
What do you think I should do? ED or wait 'til I have a better handle on my aspirations and higher SAT scores?
Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>from what i've heard, the admit rates are high in engineering but the average admitted student has the highest test scores.</p>
<p>The average SAT for engineering school 2005 is 1460+ higher than any school.</p>
<p>Nursing's admit rate is 44% or so and its appliants stats are not as good as the other schools at penn. SEAS ED is like 33% but its applicants stats are the best among all schools at penn.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, though, that nursing is a highly specialized, small program and they will probably realize if you're using it as a "back door."</p>