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Old 05-03-2008, 10:12 AM   #31
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They don't care about what grade you have in a certain class, it all boils down to your total GPA, which is the what they use for the cutoff.

PS. Don't bank on getting in as an internal transfer. The cutoff last year was 3.7, which is nothing to scoff at.
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Old 05-03-2008, 12:05 PM   #32
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See #14 re recent GPA cutoffs, and rest of page re general internal transfer requirements:

The Wharton School - Undergraduate Division
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Old 05-03-2008, 12:06 PM   #33
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But, if they require you to take Micro and Macro economics, wouldn't they want to see my grade for those classes?
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Old 05-03-2008, 12:13 PM   #34
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From the page to which I linked above:

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All required courses must be successfully completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or better. Students who receive below a “C” in required courses are ineligible to apply. Students cannot retake required courses.
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Applying for Internal Transfer or Dual Degree is a competitive process. Our decisions are based strictly on the applicant’s cumulative GPA, the completion of prerequisites, and availability of seats. We accept as many students as we have seats for. Students are accepted in descending GPA order. No additional factors are considered.
Of course, all of this only applies to internal transfers (from one of Penn's other undergraduate schools).
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Old 05-03-2008, 02:01 PM   #35
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do I need to send in my marks from this year's AP exams (I'm a senior). And if I have to, will really low scores (like 1,2's) get me rescinded?
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Old 05-03-2008, 04:26 PM   #36
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august's_chopin, you have absolutely nothing to worry about if you don't do well on your AP Exams. They are elective exams and are really only considered for college credit. Nobody would EVER get rescinded for low AP scores!
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Old 05-03-2008, 10:19 PM   #37
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but do i need to send the final marks?
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Old 05-04-2008, 12:51 AM   #38
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I didn't even take my AP exams my senior year.

Yes you need to send your final transcript.
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Old 05-04-2008, 01:19 AM   #39
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well i mean the final marks for the AP tests
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Old 05-04-2008, 10:17 AM   #40
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You only need to send in your final AP transcript if you want college credit for any of your 5's. It's completely your decision.
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