dual-degrees at Penn?

Xc66266
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:24:50 +0000

First of all go for it! I didn’t find anything egotistical about your original post. As someone who got into M&T this year, I’m going to be biased towards that program. From what you wrote, M&T seems to be a better fit for you. Most people who are in M&T do eventually want to go into business, but they will be more prepared on the technical side. You have to be interested in both areas; in your essay, clearly explain why you think pursuing both degrees at the SAME time (rather than engineering undergrad and then MBA) is a better route for you. Ultimately, even if you might only want to pursue business, you don’t want your engineering degree to go to waste (after all that effort you put into getting it).

And I just want to say you don’t have to be perfect to get in; I know I wasn’t. Test scores and grades are only qualifications; you really want your essays, activities, and recommendations to make you stand out and show that you’re interested in both areas. Good luck!