UChicago vs UPenn CAS

slashermaster1920
Sun, 21 Apr 2019 00:42:05 +0000

I’m down to UChicago and UPenn and need to make my decision in the next few days.

Academics/Professional Goals:
If I go to Penn, I’ll likely major in economics (or possibly transfer to SEAS altogether and major in CS) and get a minor in Stats from Wharton. At UChicago, I’d probably major in Econ with Spec in Data Science and take supplemental classes at Booth in finance and strategy. I’m thinking about a career in either data science/machine learning or consulting at one of the big consulting firms like McKinsey. I’m also open to getting a PhD in Econ, Stats, Applied Math, or a similar discipline.

Soft Stuff:
I like a competitive but collaborative environment – UChicago and UPenn seemed to both fit this description from when I visited.
I want to be at a school with students who have similar interests (academic, professional, extracurricular) as mine.
I’m not a huge partier but certainly enjoy going out with good company if I’m not too busy.

Convince me UPenn is better for me than UChicago.