<p>So I have decided to apply as a sophomore transfer from UCB, and wanted to pursue simultaneous degrees in math and business. I understand that if I come in, I will be able to create my own degree program, but what should I select initially on my application? The admissions officer said I should just list both under “additional information,” but the college I apply to will affect the essay I need to write.</p>
<p>I would check-in with the administrators, but you can always apply for dual-degree status (if you have the right requirements) at the end of sophomore year. Just apply for whichever one is more tailored to your interests and skills first.</p>
<p>You should be aware of this:</p>
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<p>[Internal</a> Transfer: Policies](<a href=“http://www.college.upenn.edu/policies/transfer_internal.php]Internal”>http://www.college.upenn.edu/policies/transfer_internal.php)</p>
<p>This also may prohibit the pursuit of dual degrees as an external transfer, since the process for adding a second degree/school is similar to an internal transfer. You should clarify this with the Admissions Office, or perhaps direct an inquiry to one of the advisors mentioned/linked on this page:</p>
<p>[Dual</a> Degree](<a href=“http://www.college.upenn.edu/degree/dual.php]Dual”>http://www.college.upenn.edu/degree/dual.php)</p>
<p>I had contacted the admissions office earlier, and the representative seemed to make it seem really simple. I will call again to ask them and reference the external transfer policy to see if it counts…</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I have heard it is harder to get into Wharton, so I feel like I should put that down so I will get in if accepted…but at the same time, that makes it less likely (?) for me to get in as a whole, and I would really like to do math if business doesn’t work out since in all honesty, I am better at math. (so basically interest vs. skill)</p>
<p>^ Also keep in mind that you could always take Wharton courses as a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, even if you weren’t able to pursue a Wharton degree. You could also pursue an interschool minor with Wharton, such as Actuarial Mathematics (great for a Math major), Consumer Psychology, Health Care Management, etc.:</p>
<p>[url=<a href=“http://www.college.upenn.edu/minors/index.php]Minors[/url”>http://www.college.upenn.edu/minors/index.php]Minors[/url</a>]</p>
<p>yeah, it seems like I will not be able to pursue a dual degree as a transfer 
I found the list of interschool minors sponsored by Wharton, but are we allowed to choose from any other minor in any other college? Like if I choose to apply to Wharton, can I do a straight math minor?</p>
<p>Would business be best if I’m interested in investment banking?</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure there are no restrictions to minors.</p>
<p>With banking, it’s GPA > Major > Everything else. Obviously, business won’t hurt you, but there are plenty of art history, physics, and math majors going into iBanking.</p>
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<p>It’s called Google. Get to know it. Make it your friend. ;)</p>
<p>[Wharton</a> Undergraduate: Minors and Dual Degrees](<a href=“http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/undergrad/why-wharton/minors-and-options%20%20.cfm]Wharton”>http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/undergrad/why-wharton/minors-and-options%20%20.cfm)</p>