<p>As I was doing my application (RD), I was wondering what’s the difference between a joint-degree program and a dual-degree program, specifically the Fisher M&T and the Wharton + SEAS. Could someone enlighten me?</p>
<p>Also, since I am applying to a joint-degree, would it be advisable to put the alternate major as Wharton or as SEAS? I originally put it under Wharton (and submitted my app), but should I change it considering Wharton is much harder to get in?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Joint-degree waives some of the requirements between schools, making it easier to graduate in 4 years. Dual-degree is not guaranteed, and you have to apply for it once you've matriculated. I think Fisher does a better job of integrating the two subjects, but I don't think it's too significant a difference. </p>
<p>You should put the school you want to go to as your second choice...</p>
<p>but if you'd still do the dual-degree if you matriculated, then i'd advise putting seas because admission to seas, though difficult, is not as competitive as wharton. and if you're going to do a dual-degree anyway then why not improve your chances by putting seas and dualdegree-ing once you matriculate. just a thought though...</p>
<p>anyway, good luck (but not too much because you're my competition haha :) )</p>
<p>Thanks jibjab, and good luck to you too (but not too much :) lol )</p>
<p>but then, I sent in part 1 of my Penn exclusive app declaring wharton as my alternate.. so would it loook bad if I changed it?</p>
<p>i dont think it would look bad, especially since you submitted it way before the deadline. make sure it's what you want to do though because it would probably look bad if you kept switching it back and forth. hahaha it's kind of funny to imagine someone anxiously calling like every day to change the school. okay wow haha sorry.</p>