2010-2011 University of Pennsylvania Application Thread

[BrainBuff]

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I updated them on one major change and since I was already writing an update, included minor update stuff with it.

That seems pretty reasonable. Good luck! Only a few more days left now!

 

[Dr Gerrard]

How will they let us know? Via the status page, email or letter?

 

[ArkAngel]

How will they let us know? Via the status page, email or letter?

I browsed the 09 thread some time ago and I believe it was via email but I could be wrong.

 

[MrAppleseed]

Yes, I think it was both email and status page last year.

 

[Catterwaul]

Is everyone getting these Penn Med emails about diversity and life in Philly? They seem awfully mean if there's still a chance of rejection!

 

[Neuro725]

Is everyone getting these Penn Med emails about diversity and life in Philly? They seem awfully mean if there's still a chance of rejection!

Agreed. Difficult to see the point, and somewhat perplexing given how smooth and professional their admissions operation is.

 

[Beta Cell]

Agreed. Difficult to see the point, and somewhat perplexing given how smooth and professional their admissions operation is.

I received the "Penn Med- Life in Philly" email today and the "Diversity at Penn Med" email on Monday. Are some people not receiving these? I just assumed they went to everyone. Why would they wait until 3/15 to announce decisions if they already have them made now though?

 

[ArkAngel]

I assumed they sent them to everyone too. I can't imagine it's only sent to people they've accepted thus far

 

[MDub1]

I received the "Penn Med- Life in Philly" email today and the "Diversity at Penn Med" email on Monday. Are some people not receiving these? I just assumed they went to everyone. Why would they wait until 3/15 to announce decisions if they already have them made now though?

Yeah, I'm sure they're to everyone. It's getting me really excited about Penn/Philly, I just wish they'd send them after March 15 so I won't be that much more disappointed if I don't get in! 🙂

 

[rjsmit2]

Yeah, I'm sure they're to everyone. It's getting me really excited about Penn/Philly, I just wish they'd send them after March 15 so I won't be that much more disappointed if I don't get in! 🙂

I'm pretty sure they've been sent to everyone... but that doesn't stop my entire being from going into an adrenaline-fueled shock every time I see the "U Penn Admissions" tag in my inbox

 

[kevinlu]

Is everyone getting these Penn Med emails about diversity and life in Philly? They seem awfully mean if there's still a chance of rejection!

I personally like the fact that they're taking the time to send these things out. It means "Hey, we haven't forgotten about you" and it's a refreshing change from the radio silence similar institutions leave you with after you interview until mid-March.

The constant communication/staying in touch from Michigan and Penn are really nice touches by their offices. It shows they give a crap about us. 🙂

 

[etherpentane]

I personally like the fact that they're taking the time to send these things out. It means "Hey, we haven't forgotten about you" and it's a refreshing change from the radio silence similar institutions leave you with after you interview until mid-March.

The constant communication/staying in touch from Michigan and Penn are really nice touches by their offices. It shows they give a crap about us. 🙂

Wait, what? How does hitting send on a mass email mean anything? I guess it's a difference of opinion, but if there's anybody out there this after this cycle that says "I was on the fence, but those Penn emails put it over the top..." I'd give a penny for their thoughts.

 

[MDub1]

Wait, what? How does hitting send on a mass email mean anything? I guess it's a difference of opinion, but if there's anybody out there this after this cycle that says "I was on the fence, but those Penn emails put it over the top..." I'd give a penny for their thoughts.

I feel the same way. If they were writing me individualized letters then it would be something to really consider, but a mass email that was written in 15 min and sent to 900 interviewees doesn't make me feel too special 🙂.

 

[kevinlu]

So you guys would prefer complete radio silence until next month?
I guess I've gotten that from all of Penn's peer institutions. I don't really like it. At least this way I feel like I haven't slipped through the cracks, gotten lost in a pile or something.

But to each his or her own, right? 🙂


(Also, the 15 minutes they spent to write that email was more time and attention than lots of other places have bothered to spend post-interview!)

 

[Beta Cell]

So you guys would prefer complete radio silence until next month?
I guess I've gotten that from all of Penn's peer institutions. I don't really like it. At least this way I feel like I haven't slipped through the cracks, gotten lost in a pile or something.

But to each his or her own, right? 🙂


(Also, the 15 minutes they spent to write that email was more time and attention than lots of other places have bothered to spend post-interview!)

I agree completely. Regardless of whether I'm accepted or not, I'll have nothing but good things to say about Penn's admissions team.

 

[BrainBuff]

I received the "Penn Med- Life in Philly" email today and the "Diversity at Penn Med" email on Monday. Are some people not receiving these? I just assumed they went to everyone. Why would they wait until 3/15 to announce decisions if they already have them made now though?

For whatever is worth, I received those two emails last week. Meaningless.

 

[MDub1]

So you guys would prefer complete radio silence until next month?
I guess I've gotten that from all of Penn's peer institutions. I don't really like it. At least this way I feel like I haven't slipped through the cracks, gotten lost in a pile or something.

But to each his or her own, right? 🙂


(Also, the 15 minutes they spent to write that email was more time and attention than lots of other places have bothered to spend post-interview!)

Your last point is pretty darn true

 

[Sentinel]

I personally like the fact that they're taking the time to send these things out. It means "Hey, we haven't forgotten about you" and it's a refreshing change from the radio silence similar institutions leave you with after you interview until mid-March.

The constant communication/staying in touch from Michigan and Penn are really nice touches by their offices. It shows they give a crap about us. 🙂

I think the emails/videos are going out to all the students who had interviews. I know when I was applying last year, I'd have loved to get something like this! Even though it seems impersonal, it's still nice to know they haven't forgotten about me Radio silence always gave me a creeping omg I'm out feeling.

And on the subject of impersonal emails - the admissions decision email is pretty light on info actually. Last year, the email basically said (paraphrased, obviously) "hey there's an update on your admissions portal, you should go check it". Everyone scrambled to the admissions portal to check their status.

If it helps - last year we got our emails March 15th.

'Course that doesn't mean this year will go the same way...

 

[ArkAngel]

I think the emails/videos are going out to all the students who had interviews. I know when I was applying last year, I'd have loved to get something like this! Even though it seems impersonal, it's still nice to know they haven't forgotten about me Radio silence always gave me a creeping omg I'm out feeling.

And on the subject of impersonal emails - the admissions decision email is pretty light on info actually. Last year, the email basically said (paraphrased, obviously) "hey there's an update on your admissions portal, you should go check it". Everyone scrambled to the admissions portal to check their status.

If it helps - last year we got our emails March 15th.

'Course that doesn't mean this year will go the same way...

Someone's up early 😉

The emails are definitely a nice break from the complete silence of other places. Places like Yale don't even really welcome update letters or anything so if you interview early in the season, you can pretty much forget about the school for the next 5-6 months which feels really weird when you finally get that decision

 

[Raziela]

I'm pretty sure they've been sent to everyone... but that doesn't stop my entire being from going into an adrenaline-fueled shock every time I see the "U Penn Admissions" tag in my inbox

True story. I appreciate the intent, but its torture! 🙂

 

[Eponymous]

If it helps - last year we got our emails March 15th.

'Course that doesn't mean this year will go the same way...

Were all decisions via email?

 

[Beta Cell]

Were all decisions via email?

I believe they report all decisions (Accepted, Waitlisted Tier 1, or Waitlisted Tier 2) via the status page. Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe they reject anyone post-interview, though a tier 2 waitlist decision would be equivalent to one.

 

[Sentinel]

Someone's up early 😉

8am class = no choice 🙁 Well, over half my class VCs (watching recorded lectures) so they don't show up - I just can't bring myself to stare at a computer screen all day after paying so much for school

I believe they report all decisions (Accepted, Waitlisted Tier 1, or Waitlisted Tier 2) via the status page. Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe they reject anyone post-interview, though a tier 2 waitlist decision would be equivalent to one.

From past experience, I believe Beta's right. I'm not sure if they don't reject anyone post-interview though (and therefore place everyone not accepted on WL tier 1 or WL tier 2). I think I heard of a few who were rejected post-interview - but I really can't remember, so don't take as 100% accurate info.

Either way, it will all be through the admissions portal website.

 

[umbah]

Hay ya yay! 15 days... Now I feel like I don't want to know...

 

[dinodino]

Does anyone have these figures for Penn?:
# applied
# interviewed
# accepted.. or % accepted from interviewed?


thanks, and goooooood luck everyone!

 

[etherpentane]

Does anyone have these figures for Penn?:
# applied
# interviewed
# accepted.. or % accepted from interviewed?

5919 applied,
866 interviewed,
222 were accepted,
154 enrolled

 

[umbah]

5919 applied,
866 interviewed,
222 were accepted,
154 enrolled

the current class is 168

 

[Whyhello]

Does anyone have these figures for Penn?:
# applied
# interviewed
# accepted.. or % accepted from interviewed?


thanks, and goooooood luck everyone!

Numbers given at the interview:

2010 Statistics:
Applicant Pool - 6,374
Interviews - 872
Accepts - 254

Similar to etherpentane's numbers.

 

[placebo11]

Come UPENN!!! Pick me

 

[Beta Cell]

Come UPENN!!! Pick me

Me too! 👍

 

[Anonym]

Is it too late to send a letter of intent / does anyone think it would be helpful at this point, or is that more of a thing to send if waitlisted?

 

[FlowRate]

Is it too late to send a letter of intent / does anyone think it would be helpful at this point, or is that more of a thing to send if waitlisted?

Intent is more of a waitlisting tool. You can turn in updates if you haven't yet. I feel like it's likely Penn already made (most of?) their accept decisions, but I really have no clue there.

 

[RB93]

Does anyone know if March 15 will definitely be the date? The portal says decisions will be released by March 15, but I don't remember if they said anything more specific on my interview day.

Love this school...it's going to come down to a tough decision no matter what happens

 

[placebo11]

Does anyone know if March 15 will definitely be the date? The portal says decisions will be released by March 15, but I don't remember if they said anything more specific on my interview day.

Love this school...it's going to come down to a tough decision no matter what happens

Well I got an email that I'm sure everyone got too about them finishing the interview process and are working to select the class. The email also mentioned that the date was going to be March 15th. That is as much as i know either way we only have one week left.....

 

[drugsarefun]

Well I got an email that I'm sure everyone got too about them finishing the interview process and are working to select the class. The email also mentioned that the date was going to be March 15th. That is as much as i know either way we only have one week left.....

Don't AMCAS regulations mandate that schools select their class by March 15? Or did I make that up?

 

[placebo11]

Don't AMCAS regulations mandate that schools select their class by March 15? Or did I make that up?

I have no idea. However, the latest date I have seen in the msar is march 15th so you could be right.

 

[Neuro725]

Don't AMCAS regulations mandate that schools select their class by March 15? Or did I make that up?

They have until the end of March, but I'm sure we won't have to wait that long.

 

[RB93]

Well I got an email that I'm sure everyone got too about them finishing the interview process and are working to select the class. The email also mentioned that the date was going to be March 15th. That is as much as i know either way we only have one week left.....

You're right, I looked back at the email. It said that the goal was to announce decisions by March 15. Let's hope!

 

[Beta Cell]

So did everyone end up getting only the two emails from Penn (Diversity and Life in Philly)? They seem to parallel the videos on the status page, but there is a third video category on the status page titled "Community Service." I also don't really know the significance of receiving the emails at different times. Has anyone received any sorts of different correspondence from the admissions office?

 

[placebo11]

So did everyone end up getting only the two emails from Penn (Diversity and Life in Philly)? They seem to parallel the videos on the status page, but there is a third video category on the status page titled "Community Service." I also don't really know the significance of receiving the emails at different times. Has anyone received any sorts of different correspondence from the admissions office?

Yes, I received those two e-mails, but I also got a third about them being done with the interview process.

 

[Beta Cell]

Yes, I received those two e-mails, but I also got a third about them being done with the interview process.

That's the same as me too. Thanks!

 

[kevinlu]

<--Didn't get the notification of end of interview season. 👎

 

[FlowRate]

<--Didn't get the notification of end of interview season. 👎

Neither did I.

 

[Beta Cell]

Neither did I.

They spoke about the new application website and the beginning of a new phase in the admissions process. The email detailed how they were going into deliberations about forming the class now that interviews had ended. The website has some pretty cool new features on it that they were pointing out too.

 

[Geographer]

Is anybody else secretly (or not-so-secretly) hoping that Penn is super nice and releases results this afternoon?

 

[Geekchick921]

I haven't posted in this thread since I got rejected (which I expected for a good long while beforehand) but since I was only following 4 SSD threads to begin with I keep checking in here. I just want to wish you all good luck next week!

 

[placebo11]

Is anybody else secretly (or not-so-secretly) hoping that Penn is super nice and releases results this afternoon?

I'm always secretly hoping they do... Buy I think Penn is the only honest school and will stay true to their word about when they're releasing decisions.

 

[BrainBuff]

WOW!!!! I just checked the status page guys.... yeah!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BrainBuff]

....and it still says Interview Completed !!!!! 😀

 

[placebo11]

WOW!!!! I just checked the status page guys.... yeah!!!!!!!!!!

You just made my heart skip a beat... not cool. Im kidding, it actually made me laugh and took some stress away from this waiting process.