<p>I honestly think the culture at top schools is more similar than it is different. You mention that Penn’s culture is more social and practical than other top schools. It’s true it Penn may have a slight bias that way but I don’t think it is nearly as big as you think it is. For example, you mention Penn’s culture is not as much on the thinking/theorizing/introverted side (which by the way describes me as well as most of my friends) as opposed to say UChicago. However, my friend from UChicago would tell you since it’s ranking and selectivity has gone up that it is losing that character to some extent.</p>
<p>Except for Penn CAS, transferring out of Wharton is very difficult because most arts and science colleges don’t allow transfer credit for business or accounting.</p>
<p>I doubt many have transferred from Wharton to Penn SEAS because of its freshman physics, chemistry and CS requirements. However, it would be possible with summer school. B-) </p>
<p>A dual degree at Penn might be the best solution. Stick with Wharton, but do a major in another part of Penn. Then socialize with people at Penn who aren’t in Wharton.</p>
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<p>Great idea! Then you effectively can get the best of both worlds. And dual degrees are very common for Wharton undergrads: </p>
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<p><a href=“http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/undergrad/why-wharton/top-10-list.cfm”>http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/undergrad/why-wharton/top-10-list.cfm</a></p>
<p>I found this link from the Daily Pennsylvanian.
<a href=“Penn atmosphere attracts, repels transfers | The Daily Pennsylvanian”>Penn atmosphere attracts, repels transfers | The Daily Pennsylvanian;