How can I transfer to Wharton from a community college?

I'm wondering about the steps and requirements to transfer to Wharton's undergraduate program from a community college. What should I focus on with my current coursework, and are there specific prerequisites I need to meet?

Transferring to Wharton's undergraduate program from a community college involves several steps:

1. Complete Core Coursework: Make sure you focus on completing core coursework - these are general education courses required by all undergraduate institutions. These typically include courses in math, English, and the sciences.

2. Business-focused Classes: Wharton places a great emphasis on quantitative and analytical ability. So, any coursework you've completed in calculus, statistics, economics, finance, or accounting would be beneficial. If these aren't already part of your schedule, you might consider adding them.

3. GPA: Maintain a high GPA: Transferring to a prestigious school like Wharton is competitive, so it's important to have a strong academic performance. Many successful transfers to Penn generally have a 3.8+ GPA at their current school.

4. Extracurricular Involvement: Your involvement outside of the classroom should demonstrate leadership, passion, or substantial commitment to an area of interest. This could be related to business (like a business club, entrepreneurship projects, etc.), but it doesn't have to be.

5. Application Components: You'll need to submit the Common Application for Transfer Students, official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended, two letters of recommendation, and the application fee.

6. Essays: Be sure to effectively communicate why you wish to leave your current school and why Wharton is a good fit for you. The admissions officers want to see that you understand what makes Wharton unique and how you plan to contribute to the Wharton community.

7. Deadlines: The application deadline for fall admission is March 15th.

Remember, each transfer applicant’s case is unique and these are general guidelines. It's a good idea to reach out to Wharton's admission office as well to get more specific advice tailored to your circumstances.