UPenn SEAS vs Duke Pratt
I’m looking to go into engineering-related IB and I am picking between these two schools for undergrad (just accepted off the waitlist to Penn, but i didn’t have to pay any deposit at duke so I’m free to switch). I prefer the Duke experience by a hair, but I certainly wouldn’t be unhappy at Penn. Wherever I go, I plan to either double major or minor in Econ/finance. Would it be feasible to double major at Wharton if I chose Penn? Which program gives me the best shot at breaking into BB firms?
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I’ve excelled in STEM thus far and figure it can’t hurt to get hands on exposure in that sector. I am also lead to believe it will help me distinguish myself from the multitude of qualified finance kids. Is this the wrong mindset?
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Wharton would definitely help you more based on the analyst class makeup at a lot of EBs (like Raine for example). I would consider how much you’ll enjoy your experience in college. I’ve heard Wharton is full of competitive finance hardos, so perhaps Duke will provide a more laid-back experience. Have you tried reaching out to current students? When I was an incoming freshman, my school had a list of students (and their majors, interests, etc) that we could get in touch with.
I don’t think I have access to a list like that at either school. Should I reach out via LinkedIn and ask about OCR and finance clubs at Duke? I’m assuming Penn is top notch for both of those.
I’m sorry, but Raine is not EB.
Maybe contact your admissions officer and ask to speak to current students. Remember, Duke is trying to sell you a product. Def reach out to students on Facebook and Linkedin. And my bad on calling Raine EB. It still seems significant that their analysts all went to HYP or Penn.
Go with Duke, the college experience will be exponentially better and there will be very little difference in recruiting since you're not in Wharton.
I considered Duke and Penn for undergrad, although it was Duke Trinity and Penn CAS (ultimately I went to a T5 public due to a merit scholarship). I did a lot of exploring both schools though, and I think they both have their own strengths when it comes to campus life. OP, choose Duke if you want a more traditional campus life with a strong sports culture, but choose Penn if you'd really like the city experience instead.
Personally, had I not received my scholarship, I would have likely chosen Penn just because I've lived in suburban and rural areas my whole life, and I liked the culture at Penn just a little bit more, although the student body culture is very similar.
You can't really go wrong though.
You're essentially debating whether getting a Ferrari or a Lamborghini homie lmao not much to really contrast here
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"You're essentially debating whether getting a Ferrari or two Lamborghinis homie lmao not much to really contrast here"
better?
Getting a dual-degrees between SEAS and Wharton will be tough. You will need to get two separate majors, which requires you to complete the core requirements for both schools. However, M&T students are able to do it, but I believe they get special exceptions and planning. I actually know a person who was in M&T and was able to get a Masters in CS within 4 years as well. Minoring is Wharton is much more feasible and you will get a solid introduction to finance and business, I am guessing. Duke, on the other hand, edges out Penn in terms of student life and weather imo. It also has a solid financial Econ department. To me, there isn’t a clear choice. Good luck on the decision.
would personally say duke given you won't be in wharton - at penn you'll be playing second fiddle to the wharton kids
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