<p>I'm an upcoming senior, and I am at this point pretty confused on what path to take in terms of colleges. With that said, this will probably be a long-winded post, and I would appreciate any help you can throw me.</p>
<p>I had always wanted to apply ED to Penn until very recently, when I realized that I would not be able to commit myself 100% to the school. It's an awesome school, but I would also want to see what other choices I have. What I'm getting at, I guess, is the question of how do you all like Penn? Do you feel it is worth the money?</p>
<p>Also, I would also like to know if I should apply to Wharton (which I know is much more selective). I want to eventually obtain an MBA and possibly start my own company, but I have been warned against jumping into business from the start (aka undergrad studies). Any opinions on this?</p>
<p>Penn is definitely worth the money - you can pay the same or more elsewhere and get far, far less. Penn has excellent faculty in almost every field and the relatively small size of the school means you'll have as much access as you care to. Definitely come in for a visit if you can, and if you have some idea of your major, you may be able to schedule a class visit or two.</p>
<p>If you're planning a future MBA you should not do Wharton undergrad. Everything you need to know to make an intformed decision is on the website.</p>
<p>This ain't 1995...wharton is marginally more selective, not "much more selective."</p>
<p>That being said, go for the College. Learn something you love that is related to your dreams. Then go out and work for your dream. Soon you will find that your dream might require more education.</p>
<p>Some dreams require an MBA. Some require an MA in lord knows what...keep your options open and save the business school for...well...business school!</p>
<p>Anyway, Penn is a phenomenal school...there is simply no other school that offers such a great balance of traditional college campus life with the excitement and opportunities of a real city (Of course NYC is better, but Columbia loses on balance).</p>
<p>And while I'm not in Wharton nor would I want to be (for undergrad, anyway ;)), there are quite a few fascinating business-related classes that you just wouldn't find at other Ivies.</p>
<p>Penn's mixture of dorms, frats, and off-campus housing makes for great variety. I've lived in a dorm, a frat, an off-campus apartment, and this year I'll be living in an off-campus house.</p>
<p>It doesn't get any better than this. Is it a perfect institution? Of course not. But it's great for me.</p>