<p>S was accepted to both U Penn and Cornell engineering schools. UPenn is top-notch (possibly world class) for its Wharton b school as well as a joint-program M&T. Cornell is possibly the best among ivies in engineering and has a decent program in business.</p>
<p>Please help advise. He's good in math, science and economics. Wants to go into engineering but also would want to explore the so-called financial engineering. As far as career opportunities are concerned, which would be a better choice; UPenn or Cornell? </p>
<p>Both are amazing schools, if money isn't an issue and there was no financial aid packages to consider then i'd probably pick UPenn.. I wouldn't turn down Wharton school of business for a million dollars.</p>
<p>Similar decisions to make here, however I was not accepted into M&T, but rather into Engineering. Going to Cornell on Saturday and Penn on Monday to make final decision. [also have a couple of other prospects to decide upon, but it likely comes down to Penn vs Cornell] In your son's case, being admitted to the M&T, I'd say hands down, that's the best choice. But if he doesn't want it, I'll be happy to take his place :)</p>
<p>iHojs2: Sorry I perhaps didn't make it clear. My S was accepted to UPenn engineering school. He didn't apply to M&T Program. However, I guess he also has quite a chance of doing a joint program M&T, or at least he can take a wide selection of courses in Wharton business program. Of course, he will need to apply for the M&T program which I believe accepts approx 50 students a year. </p>
<p>You were accepted into UPenn engineering school. So you and my S are going to be in the same school. Are you thinking about applying/doing the M&T Program?</p>
<p>^ As you point out, even if a Penn engineering student isn't in the formal M&T program, he/she can still take lots of Wharton courses, and may even be able to pursue a joint degree with Wharton outside the formal M&T program if he/she maintains a fairly high average during freshman year.</p>