How hard is UPenn?

inept
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:05:51 +0000

I’m trying to decide between Wharton and a non-Ivy, much smaller college, which also has a business school, in the Midwest.

I’ve been told that Wharton, specifically, is extremely competitive and difficult–that they try to “weed out” people.

I’m wondering two things: 1. In your opinion, should I choose the smaller college (where I have a much better chance of being at the top of the class)? I plan on going into law school, and I’m afraid if I do poorly at Wharton, I’ll ruin my chances of entering a competitive grad school. 2. How cutthroat is UPenn, really, and how much studying is needed?