Real Estate, BS 

at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

UPenn expects a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 on the 4 scale as a general admission requirement. However, students who enrolled or were selected by the University of Pennsylvania scored much more than the required. Students who want to take UPenn admission must aim to score more than 3 GPAs to beat the competition. Along with the GPA, students must submit ACT or SAT scores to provide support to the application as the university provides test options for them.

UPenn supplement essay expects a specific, well-researched reason to take admission to the university. Students can include their overall experience, which comprises particular classes, clubs, research, programs that excite them, professors, and more. If students are specific for school e.g  Wharton, Engineering, they must mention how and why they fit. Also, include how Penn will align with your academic and career goals.

Along with fulfilling the basic eligibility, students must submit all the required documents and meet the admission requirements to be admitted to undergraduate or graduate programs. The University of Pennsylvania UG and PG document checklist for international applicants is given below:

Undergraduate document checklist:

• Official high school transcripts
• SAT/ACT score
• English language requirements
• Two teachers recommendations
• Counsellor letter
• Personal essay
• Supplemental Essay
• School profile

Graduate document checklist:

•   University transcripts and degree certificates
•   GRE/GMAT scores (if required)
•   Statement of Purpose (SOP)
•   Resume/CV
•   3 Letters of Recommendation
•   TOEFL/IELTS scores
•   Application fee

According to officials, UPenn believes in conducting a thorough review of the applications once they are received. Review includes various factors that are beyond academics. Although academics will remain of the most important factors, things like extracurricular activities, community service and interests outside the classroom are highly crucial. 

Univ of Pennsylvania offers more than 100 courses to international students every year. University is known for highly ranked academic programs. As per US News, some of the popular courses are:

• Business and Management 
• Marketing 
• Social Sciences
• Biology and Biomedical Sciences
• Mathematics and Statistics 
• Psychology 
• Visual and Performing arts 

For its international students, the University of Pennsylvania exclusively provides need-based scholarships. International applicants muts note that they will not be able to reapply for financial aid at a later time during thier undergraduate studies if they are not admitted with financial aid during their first year.
The university offers need-based scholarships worth upto USD 10 million to international students each year.

Annual tuition fee is around 40 L which can be considered expensive. Check the table mentioned below.

The University of Pennsylvania is quite tough to enter for international student admissions with an acceptance rate of 5.4%. students can easily be considered if they have submitted all the required documents by the given deadlines. Some of the general documents are academic transcripts, GRE or GMAT scores, English language scores, and additional documents that will increase their chances of securing an admission at the university. 

No, University of Pennsylvania usally does not require the GRE for most PG programs, making it optional. Some specific PhD programs or competitive master (MS) programs may require it. Indian students must meet all the admission requirements at the UPenn.