Invited to apply for BFS/Integrated Studies?

powerbomb
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:18:14 +0000

Blatant backdoor Wharton applicant…



How…? The description on the website says it’s designed for those who want to pursue a more extensive liberal arts education. I don’t see why College students can’t do that as it is without this new integrated studies labelling. That’s why I said it seemed like a tactic. Maybe I’m wrong (and I have no problem admitting it), but so are you to conclude that I’m a blatant backdoor Wharton applicant. But actually, just for fun…who cares if I am? For the books, I AM a blatant backdoor dual-degree applicant, because I think the opportunity to immerse yourself in both schools is invaluable and should be taken advantage of.

I understand that my guess may be far-fetched, but I don’t think it’s “ridiculous.” I’ve heard that Penn has been trying to discourage internal transfers to try to preserve the integrity of each school, which I respect and understand. I was simply trying to make a correlation between what I’ve been hearing from current Penn students regarding Penn’s efforts to keep internal transfers low and this new program that seems to require more liberal arts courses.