<p>Up to a few weeks ago I was sure I was gonna apply ED to wharton, but recently I've been looking at Princeton, and I'm not sure anymore. If I were to go to Penn it would definitely have to be to wharton. But if I appled ED to princeton it would be to major in economics. Any advice? pros and cons of each, please help me decide.</p>
<p>Business is a more practical major than economics. But if it HAS to be economics at Princeton or business at Penn, I'd take business at Penn (although both schools are highly ranked in the respective departments). You also have a much higher chance at Penn ED. Especially if you have legacy.</p>
<p>Except for the specific prestige of Wharton (for those not planning on attending GBS) and any problems with Princeton's traditional patricianism, I would choose Princeton in a heartbeat.</p>
<p>No one on here is going to be able to answer this for YOU... you needto do your research, contemplate, and then go with your gut.
They are both phenomenal institutions, but business at Wharton is very different from (theoretical) economics at Princeton.</p>
<p>You need to evaluate what kind of education YOU want: practical vs. academic/theoretical. You also needto evaluate the campus culture YOU prefer. I've known people who have turned dowm Harvard because Wharton was a better fit... and I've known people who have done the opposite...</p>
<p>I would personally chose Princeton over Penn, but that's me. I would rather major in Economics anyway, and Princeton is truly amazing. However, if you are sold on majoring in Business, Wharton is unbeatable.</p>
<p>They are both "pre-professional Ivies", but Wharton is very cutthroat and practical learning while Princeton, while still pre-professional, is more nurturing. Also Princeton vs. Philadelphia?</p>
<p>I'd take Princeton Econ over Penn, even if it's Wharton. I know people on this site make a big fuss over Wharton, but a degree in Econ from Princeton, and some intern experience, should get you the same sort of jobs, if you apply yourself that is.</p>
<p>If you are sure you want to be a business major, then I would go with Wharton. Why is it that you suddenly started having doubts?</p>
<p>Because suddenly I'm not that sure I want a Business degree, so its probably gonna be that or an economics degree.-...just not sure which</p>
<p>I'm going to say Penn. If you were absolutely sure that you wanted to do economics, I'd say Princeton. But at Penn, you can still do Wharton, and if you change your mind, it's VERY easy to transfer into Penn CAS (from Wharton) and do Econ--also excellent at Penn (a step below P'ton, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Chicago).</p>
<p>Penn "a step below" at the bachelor's level?</p>
<p>Wharton is internationally known as the premier undergrad business degree.</p>
<p>if you want business, apply to Wharton</p>
<p>I think job-wise it's more benificial to have a degree in econ, I would take Princeton.</p>
<p>It's HARVARD PRINCETON YALE, </p>
<p>not HARVARD UPENN YALE!!</p>
<p>1) Wharton is an academic experience. I hate when people label it otherwise. You're at the best b-school in the country, which happens to be at a top Ivy, and your curriculum is almost 50/50 between business and liberal arts. Wharton is not a dumbed down trade school.</p>
<p>2) Wharton is not cutthroat. People are competitive, but students are like that in all of the top schools.</p>
<p>3) Either would be a good choice, you just need to think about what you want to learn, either a whole lot of theory and econ, or a variety of business requirements with the option of doing econ if you wanted to.</p>
<p>4) Location is also a big deal... being in a city like Philly is extremely different from being in Princeton.</p>
<p>5) If you attend Penn you will be forced to join the one-sided rivalry and "hate" Princeton. It's all in fun.</p>
<p>Eventually, Princeton is going to have to hate us back.</p>
<p>LOL.... Now THAT'S funny!</p>
<p>PRINCETON, baby!</p>
<p>But on a more serious note, you really can't go wrong with either Wharton or Princeton. Both have pretty darn strong reputations and programs.</p>