<p>I'm really interested in applying to both Upenn and Cornell. Im just trying to decide if I want to pursue a biomedical engineering degree vs. a biology degree. (The plan is eventually med school)</p>
<p>I know its bad to apply to a certain college based on ease of acceptance, but since I am not completely decided, I want to see which one I should apply to for easier acceptance. </p>
<p>Which is easier to get into CAS or Engineering???</p>
<p>THANK YOU</p>
<p>But remember that it may be more difficult to switch into the more selective division after enrolling, if there is any difference in selectivity.</p>
<p>What would you rather have a major in if you do not get into medical school? Many frosh intending pre-med never apply after seeing too-low grades or MCAT scores, and only about half of those who apply to MD schools in the US get admitted to any.</p>
<p>It’s hard to compare the difficulty of admission to engineering versus that of arts and sciences. Although engineering tends to have significantly higher acceptance rates, the applicant pools are more self-selective in terms of numbers. </p>
<p>It depends on which you are a better fit for.</p>
<p>Engineering college admissions may put more weight on objective stats, though those stats need to be higher on average. They have more concern about people being able to handle the work, first and foremost. Then also want to see a background that reasonably leads one to engineering.</p>
<p>Arts & sciences colleges may put more weight on various soft factors; extracurriculars. etc. While still requiring excellent stats, my guess is probably similar to, or higher than, the engineers for those profiling as science majors.</p>
<p>Be aware that engineering colleges generally grade tougher than Arts & Sciences colleges, which many feel makes them worse places to undertake pre-med. It’s possible that med schools also prefer the “well- rounded applicant” which also favors arts & sciences.</p>
<p>Be aware that many (majority? vast majority?) bioengineering majors are pre-med. That means bioengineering has the tougher curriculum and the competition is going to be fierce. Just warning you because you’re looking for the “easy” way before you even get to school.</p>
<p>With Cornell – the application allows you to apply to both CAS and Engineering (unless things have changed in the last year or so. Admissions – really depends on what your break down is. My sense is that Engineering is, perhaps a bit harder than CAS for males and a bit easier than CAS for females, all other things being equal.</p>
<p>COE admit rate for females at Cornell is significantly higher than male admit rate</p>
<p>Cornell>Princeton>>>>>>>all other Ivy leagues
if you want to do engineering Cornell and Princeton are the only two Ivy leagues you should consider.</p>