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Taru Bhandari

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The University of Pennsylvania expects students to submit either GMAT or GRE scores at the time of admission. Standardized test scores are one of the important factors during admission. The students can take the test at home or test center. As per the official class profile, the average GMAT score scored by the students was 732. International students must aim to score above the average score to increase the selection probability.

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Esha Tiwari

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The University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate is 6%. The low percentage indicates the university is stringent and hard to get into for international students. The university follows certain academic and non-academic factors in its holistic approach during admission. The crucial factors along with the level of weightage is given below:

Academic/Non-academic Factors

Level of Importance

Rigor of secondary school record  

Very Important

Class rank

Important

Academic Grade Point Average (GPA)

Very Important

Recommendations

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Application essay

Very Important

Interview

Important

Extracurricular activities

Important

Talent/ability

Important

Character/personal qualities

Very Important

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Gunjan Aggrawal

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If we look at the comparison below, both UPenn and Columbia are the most prestigious universities. The universities are almost at the same level in terms of rankings, graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, and acceptance rate. Students must choose either university based on their expenses, and course preference. The comparison between the two is given below:

Particular

UPenn

Columbia University

National rankings

#10

#13

Graduation rate

88%

88%

Student-faculty ratio

8:1

6:1

Acceptance Rate

6%

4%

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Piyush Pandey

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The University of Pennsylvania is best known for its top rankings among national universities, its high graduation rates, small class experience, and academic offerings. Some of the best reasons are discussed below:

  • Popular majors: The UPenn popular majors include Business, Management, Marketing, Social Science, Biological and Biomedical Science, Engineering, Computer and Information Science; and more.
  • Graduation Rates: The graduation rate indicates the number of students who graduated without any backlog, which showcases the academic standard of the university. UPenn has an 88% of graduation rate.
  • Class experience: UPenn's student-facult
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Nishtha Gupta

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According to the students' profile for the class of 2028, total of over 65,000 applications were received by the university out of which over 2300 students enrolled in the upcoming class. Things common among the students who got enrolled were excellent academic performance, work/ professional experience, and participation in different activities. Here are some tips on how students can get into the University of Pennsylvania:

  • Students must prefer applying early as it can improve their chances of selection. 51% of the class of 2028 admitted early.
  • Students must aim for high standardized test scores. The ACT score between 34 and 36, and SAT
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Mukul Vimal

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Indian students at UPenn get the access to a wide world of opportunities. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university offers one of the best campus life in USA. From academics and sports facilities to meal options and the student affairs team, everything is readily available for students. Also, get the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and organizations. Listed below are ratings of the University of Pennsylvania USA as per the reviews:

ParametersStars
Public Transportation4.7
Student Life3.3
Indian Food3.3
Safety2.8

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Nishtha Pruthi

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Pennsylvania University is globally renowned for offering world-class programs and attracts students from all over the globe. As per the UPenn University reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the academic environment is a bit hectic, but the results are worth it. Reviews say that the teaching menthods are top-tier and the placement opportunities are good. Students have rate the university 4.1 stars for the quality of faculty.

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Shruti Mishra

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UPenn University is one of the top choices among international students due to the university's world-class programs, an impressive return on investment, vibrant campus life, and more. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has obtained the following stars:

ParametersStars (Shiksha Reviews)
Overall3.5
Public Transportation4.7
Quality of Faculty4.2
Part-time Work4.0
Value for Money3.3
Indian Food3.3
Student Life3.3
Post-study Jobs3.2
Permanent Immigration3.0
Safety2.8
Internships2.8

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Nishtha Singh

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As of Fall 2023, the total number of students enrolled at UPenn is 28,711. Out of this, 23,000+ are full time students. Of which, 10,000+ are UG students and 13,000+ are full-time graduate / professional students. In the case of international students, a total of 6,887 international students enrolled at UPenn in Fall 2023. Of the international students enrolled in Class of 2027, 35% students hailed from Asia.

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Chandra Chaudhary

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The University of Pennsylvania's application process and requirements are the same for all the applicants. Each student's application, regardless of the citizenship and permanent residency status, is evaluated on the basis of their academic profile. For admission to UG courses of the university, the applicants are required to have high school / secondary school qualification. Apart from this, make sure to submit English language proficiency score. Also, the university wants to learn about students' interests outside the classroom, including extracurricular activities, and community service.

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