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5 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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5 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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5 months agoContributor-Level 9
The acceptance rate at UPenn is just 6%. This acceptance rate justifies that this university is difficult to get into. Those students who participate in volunteer work, extracurriculars, have good grades in the previous studies can get admission to UPenn.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 9
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.
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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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