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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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)
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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
The UPenn acceptance rate is 6% as per the unofficial source, which demonstrates that the university is highly competitive and hard to enter. However, it is not impossible to take admission to UPenn. Students who actively take part in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and having a history of good grades, easily crack the code to take entry. The university also gives weightage to community service and interest outside the classroom, so students must make sure they perform well in this factor rather than achieving only good marks.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
According to the official source, UPenn believes in conducting a thorough review of the applications once they are received. The comprehensive review includes various aspects that are beyond academics. Although academics will remain the foremost factors, things like extracurricular activities, community service, and interests outside the classroom are highly crucial.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
The University of Pennsylvania accepts students from all around the globe. The racial makeup of the students enrolled can be checked down below:
Ethnic/Racial Group | Headcount |
|---|---|
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 2 |
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 15 |
Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 537 |
Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 546 |
Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 876 |
Hispanic Latino | 1,163 |
Nonresidents | 1,327 |
White, non-Hispanic | 2,583 |
Asian, non-Hispanic | 2,964 |
Total | 10,013 |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
For the Class of 2029, the university received more than 72,500 applications, of which 3,500 students were admitted. This suggests that the University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate stands at a mere 4.9%, meaning that of every 100 students who apply to the UPenn admission process, the university is likely to admit just around 5 students and offer them the opportunity to enroll on the UPenn campus. This makes the admission criteria of the university extremely selective, as less than one-tenth of the students are likely to be admitted.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can change your major at the University of Pennsylvania, however, the ease of changing your major depends on the school within the university, you wish to switch to.
Changing a major at the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is relatively straightforward, however, doing so at a different school say the Wharton School is far more competitive & requires better academic requirements from students.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Mentioned below are some common mistakes students may want to avoid when applying to University of Pennsylvania:
- Writing generic, vague or recycled essays
- Overlooking deadlines, upload of transcripts
- Not submitting letters of recommendation
- Overloading extracurricular experience as part of your application
- Relying too much on AI to aid with your essays
- Inadequate academic scores or giving justifications for the same
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, it is possible to transfer to UPenn from your current university or college, however, the requirements vary based on the school, you opt to apply to.
Penn requires students to complete one-half of the total number of courses at the institute itself, regardless of the number of credits you have attained at your present institute.
The Wharton School & School of Engineering only accept student from the second year, the School of Nursing & College of Arts accept both second & third-year transfer students.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
While UPenn aids in finding suitable family accommodation, it does not offer on-campus accommodation to students with families.
Students can contact the UPenn Family Resource Center, to be guided with the housing process.
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