Wharton Applications and Economy

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>With the economy down and predictions saying we won't be out of this recession for maybe even another ten years, will applications to undergrad business programs (especially wharton) be down this year compared to the past (like last year where the economy was doing fine)? </p>

<p>Some people say that applications will be higher because of the ever growing population and the desire for people to go into business to bring the economy back up to its feet.</p>

<p>Others say that it will be less because job security in the immediate future may be unstable.</p>

<p>What do you think?</p>

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<p>i personally feel it would be MORE competitive b/c more people will be applying for financial aid...</p>

<p>even with the economy in the dumps, some will still apply to their top choiced school to see whehter or not they will get any money...</p>

<p>Maybe it will be an advantage for ED applicants, b/c less people will be applying due to the risk of not getting any money?
not sure</p>

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<p>would this potentially be advantageous for transfer students not seeking financial aid?</p>

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<p>i think it will decrease overall for undergrad b-schools but that the top schools such as wharton will actually get more applicants (like me :P)</p>