<p>I am planning on applying ED to UPenn....my credentials are very good and I feel I have an above average chance of getting in. However, I can't decide whether to apply to the 7 year Bio-Dental Program, for which I can use bioengineering as a backup major, or the Management and Technology dual degree program, for which I can apply to Wharton as a back up. I was wondering which program would be relatively easier to get into? And which is a better career option? This would really help with my decision.</p>
<p>Dude those are completely different tracks, and you probably don’t have a profile that fits both of those well. I can’t speak for Bio-Dental, but I’m sure it’s both highly competitive and self-selecting. I only know 1 person in it. M&T is similarly very tough to get into because it’s small and usually people who want to get two highly quantitative degrees in four years are qualified to do so. Think 1-2% admit rate.</p>
<p>If you do Bio-Dental…aren’t you going to be a dentist? Why commit to 7 years and a dental degree unless that’s your life goal? If you do M&T…you’ll have a bazillion more options, mainly in business, engineering, or a combination of both, though you can’t be a dentist, obviously. This is like apples and oranges. Your “backup” options aren’t similar at all. If you’re so torn that you can’t decide whether you want dentistry, engineering, or business, then you probably don’t stand a chance competing against kids who are perfect fits for these programs.</p>
<p>Neither will be easier. ED is for applicants who know exactly what they want. Penn ED is for extremely well-qualified applicants who know what they want and have records that support it.The majority of people who apply ED will be rejected.</p>
<p>These are two very different options and two highly competitive programs. Nobody on this forum can or should make this decision for you – it solely depends on what you want to do with your career.</p>
<p>How are you so confused between being a dentist and an M&Ter? Those are two entirely different paths to choose from! I suggest you just apply to CAS, which will ultimately give you the most options regarding what to study.</p>