Should I Apply to SEAS or CAS?

<p>I've been on the fence about this for over a month. Both schools have programs that I've looked into (Chemical Engineering or Computational Bio in SEAS and plain old Bio or Chem in CAS). I'd prefer to go to SEAS if possible but I'm not sure if my math and science SAT II are up to par - and my history and literature scores were much better.</p>

<p>Math II - 710
Chem - 730
Bio - 770
Literature - 800
USH - 780</p>

<p>800 CR 690 M 800 W</p>

<p>I really enjoy science and definitely plan on going into the sciences as a career. However, am I afraid that the fact that my scores seem to show more of an aptitude for a more liberal arts type program than an engineering one.</p>

<p>I'm also female and I'm aware that there is a definite gender disparity in the engineering fields. How will this affect my chances?</p>

<p>If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Go with engineering. They need more girls=]</p>

<p>Thanks for the advice! I had a feeling that was probably the case…does anyone else want to comment?</p>

<p>I wouldn’t worry as much about getting in Penn Engineering (since your stats are above the average SEAS admit, I believe) as getting a good education there. Do you think you can handle hardcore engineering projects when your SAT math score is relatively low?</p>

<p>I know some people are bad test takers. Try to suggest that your love for science is beyond the knowledge in test taking in your essays. </p>

<p>Best lucks!</p>

<p>See, the thing is that I consider myself to be a good standardized test taker in every area except math (chem is explainable by the fact that I haven’t taken it in two years). In school, I have no problem whatsoever with math or science. I am taking AP Calc AB right now, I’m enjoying it and I’m certainly doing much better than most of my classmates. Same thing with chem (which I really truly love). So I think I will apply to SEAS after all. Thank you!</p>