<p>I'm deciding between Stanford and UPenn Jerome Fisher M&T program.</p>
<p>So, at Stanford, I imagine myself majoring in Chemical Engineering and possibly Management Science Engineering (MS&E). Moreover, I'm looking forward to pursuing a coterm in MS&E @ Stanford.</p>
<p>At UPenn, I'd be getting 2 degrees from SEAS and Wharton. I'm not so sure how possible it is to pursue a master's degree during the 4 years.</p>
<p>Questions:
1. Which one should I choose? I would still like to enjoy my college experience, which means that I don't want to be studying 24-7.
2. In terms of job opportunities, which is better?
3. I'm very concerned about workload and stress. Where should I go?
4. How is Stanford's MS&E regarded? Is it well-known?
5. I imagine myself doing investment banking/technical consultant and probably not into pure engineering.
6. I plan on working for a few years and then pursue an MBA degree. Which university/program will be more favorably looked upon?
7. I'm an international student. Does this mean anything?! I plan on working abroad in foreign countries (it's my dream).
8. Penn vs. Stanford - research opportunities, approachability of profs, helpfulness of friends, level of competition (I don't like the environment in which the competition is cut-throat).</p>
<p>Comments, suggestions, etc are most appreciated.</p>
<p>I kid I know of had to make the same decision last year. He ended up at Penn in the end. His decision was based on his gut feel because he can’t really decide where to go. He is international.</p>
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<li>Which one should I choose? I would still like to enjoy my college experience, which means that I don’t want to be studying 24-7.</li>
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<p>You should try to visit the campus. The two school have different feel. Stanford has a college town feel with a beautiful campus and generally relaxed feel. UPenn has a cramped campus in Philly with 4 security guard in every street corner.</p>
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<li>In terms of job opportunities, which is better?</li>
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<p>Depend on what you want to go into. For IB, Wharton would be better (slightly). For technical consultant, you probably need some work experience in technical fields. You can get into managment consulting right after UG. Wharton again would give you more connections.</p>
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<li>I plan on working for a few years and then pursue an MBA degree. Which university/program will be more favorably looked upon?</li>
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<p>It doesn’t matter. As long as you have strong work experience and decent GPA/GMAT.</p>
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<li>I’m an international student. Does this mean anything?! I plan on working abroad in foreign countries (it’s my dream).</li>
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<p>I’m not sure of international IB recruits in the US undergrad.</p>