<p>its my first time posting here - looking for some personal advice on my current dilemma. i just got admitted into Wharton (which i didn’t expect at all to be honest) and U of Chicago. while i’ve always seen myself going to chicago for their economics program, now wharton does seem too good a deal to pass. i dont have a specific preference between economics or business, which adds more to the dilemma. so wharton business and chicago economics - which one would you advise and think is a better option?</p>
<p>first of all, I'd love to be in your "dilemma" this time next year. Second, choose Wharton! (however, you can't go wrong with either of them. just depends if you want a hard core business environment, or a mixed liberal arts education)</p>
<p>If Wharton were a free-standing institution, it would be "hard core business," but keep in mind that Wharton is but one school in the University of Pennsylvania, with an abundance of liberal arts opportunities available to Wharton students.</p>
<p>Economics and Business arent really the same thing. Econ is more theoretical while business is applied. It depends what you want to do. Each respective school is the best at what you would do (Chicago-Econ, Wharton-Business)...It all depends what you want out of your education and what you want to do afterwards.
On that note..Wharton :) (but im already a student)</p>
<p>Well, if you decide you want to do econ, you could always get a dual degree with CAS or just drop out of Wharton all together. Chicago may be the best place for econ, but Penn isn't too far behind, and it's not like you're getting a PhD, so it really makes no difference at the end of the day if you go to Penn or Chicago.</p>
<p>I'm going to have to disagree with the general sentiments and suggest Chicago. Simply put, no school can match their economics program. And their academic intensity far surpasses Wharton, thereby better preparing you for grad school. Moreover, econ majors have the highest average LSAT scores. And I think we all know the type of options available to somebody who pursues a joint MBA/JD, which it would seem would be better served by Chicago.</p>
<p>If the OP said anything about grad school then we could make conclusions aobut the LSAT law school etc (on which i still dont agree with you). However with an UG degree from Wharton an MBA is not necessary a majority of the time.</p>
<p>Few things to consider...
* Wharton's business driven, not econ driven...HUGE difference b/t Finance and the like and say...hardcore economic theory...
* Chicago is definitely one of the best, if not the best, places for undergrad econ...Penn IS far behind, relatively speaking (lets be realistic here.)
* Chicago is rigorous, but it's Chicago, my respect for its academics far surpasses my respect for Penn's...I'm just being honest. And it's not antisocial...that's what they call a ballooned stereotype...you can be "antisocial" at any institution. It's your college career, you choose how it's going to be in terms of "social"-ness.
* Although an MBA is "not necessary" coming out from Wharton undergrad, most Wharton undergrads will get an MBA because of the field they mostly enter into (financial services)....
* My best piece of advice to you is to visit both schools and see which school you like/fits you better...really, looking long term, both of the schools will open the same doors for you
* For grad school...Wharton isn't a good prep, period.</p>
<p>Grad school I mean by PhD programs...MBA's...ehh...excuse my skewed view towards this subject, but MBA's I don't consider to be graduate degrees (esp. if you come out from Wharton undergrad), MBA is a professional degree...</p>
<p>And plus, if your goal in life is to get a MBA, it doesn't matter where you go Undergrad, all about your work track record....</p>
<p>"Although an MBA is "not necessary" coming out from Wharton undergrad, most Wharton undergrads will get an MBA because of the field they mostly enter into (financial services)"</p>
<p>Only 35% of Wharton undergraduates get an MBA.</p>
<p>If you are interested in getting into investment banking, consulting or similar fields, Wharton will hands down be the best option - if nothing else for the superior on campus recruiting opportunities there.</p>
<p>I guess that's the statistic, but still, that's a huge number....1/3 of your classmates will be back to get an MBA...<strong>shrugs</strong>...I think it's standard that if you want to pull rank in an Ibank or something, unless you're friggin' exceptional, you have to get that MBA. </p>
<p>I came here instead of UChicago...can't say I don't regret it sometimes, but I'm happy. Penn's a great school. I'm sure you'll be happy where ever you end up, your college career is what you make of it. Penn or Chicago, both are ace. :).</p>
<p>Who are you kidding with this "let's be realistic here"...</p>
<p>You are not comparing Chicago to Wash U, you are comparing it to the UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, and the Wharton school no less.</p>
<p>This is the undergraduate level, and UChi has litte if any advantage over Penn/Wharton--if anything it is at a disadvantage. Simply put, Cheese_itz is nuts, but there is nothing I can do about that</p>
<p>ohh... !! thats one difficult choice.. wharton vs chicago..!!.. sounds heaven.. hahah.. but on a more serious note.. it mainly depends on what ur move inclined towards.. both are unquestionably excellent..! while ive made it to penn cas, ive been waitlisted at chicago. so i consulted my councellor as to which would be a better option in case i do get admitted into chicago. she told me that for econ, it cant get better then chiacgo, but that i would hv a better student experiece at upenn..!!.. so choose the instinctive feeling..!!.. and trust me -it'll never be wrong..!!.. cheers..!</p>