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That's the kind of commitment that adcoms are looking for I guessACCEPTED! The Dr. Who boxers came through yet again!!!!!! I'll take that shot of PENNicillin now thank you very much.
So...who's burning their hat?
I don't know what to do with it now
Wait is this for srs? Complete in July is hella early. The goal is to be complete during August/by the start of Sept to be normal timingI did not apply in the last cycle, but U Penn is potentially the highest reach school for me for this upcoming cycle. I say potentially because there's a chance that I might not apply at all...
Now, to the point, I know that U Penn gets a ton of well qualified applicants who apply early every year. The problem I am facing is that I am a non-trad applicant and my original plan was to take the MCAT in May 19 (score released June 20). However, the more I study, the less confident I feel about the MCAT, so I am thinking about postponing it to at least June 1 (score released July 6) or even June 19 (score released July 18). I am trying my best to stick to May 19th schedule, but with school final coming up along with hospital work, postponing may be needed. Would I be too late for applying to U Penn if my score is sent on 7/18 and my application is complete past mid-July? What are the chances of getting an interview from U Penn when your app is complete in July? (My primary should be complete by no later than 6/25, but verification may take some time). I would love some insight from last year's applicants. Thank you so much in advance.
I did not apply in the last cycle, but U Penn is potentially the highest reach school for me for this upcoming cycle. I say potentially because there's a chance that I might not apply at all...
Now, to the point, I know that U Penn gets a ton of well qualified applicants who apply early every year. The problem I am facing is that I am a non-trad applicant and my original plan was to take the MCAT in May 19 (score released June 20). However, the more I study, the less confident I feel about the MCAT, so I am thinking about postponing it to at least June 1 (score released July 6) or even June 19 (score released July 18). I am trying my best to stick to May 19th schedule, but with school final coming up along with hospital work, postponing may be needed. Would I be too late for applying to U Penn if my score is sent on 7/18 and my application is complete past mid-July? What are the chances of getting an interview from U Penn when your app is complete in July? (My primary should be complete by no later than 6/25, but verification may take some time). I would love some insight from last year's applicants. Thank you so much in advance.
I did not apply in the last cycle, but U Penn is potentially the highest reach school for me for this upcoming cycle. I say potentially because there's a chance that I might not apply at all...
Now, to the point, I know that U Penn gets a ton of well qualified applicants who apply early every year. The problem I am facing is that I am a non-trad applicant and my original plan was to take the MCAT in May 19 (score released June 20). However, the more I study, the less confident I feel about the MCAT, so I am thinking about postponing it to at least June 1 (score released July 6) or even June 19 (score released July 18). I am trying my best to stick to May 19th schedule, but with school final coming up along with hospital work, postponing may be needed. Would I be too late for applying to U Penn if my score is sent on 7/18 and my application is complete past mid-July? What are the chances of getting an interview from U Penn when your app is complete in July? (My primary should be complete by no later than 6/25, but verification may take some time). I would love some insight from last year's applicants. Thank you so much in advance.
Yeah does anyone know about merit aid offers and when that comes out?
link?based on past years, it comes out in April...but someone on reddit seems to have gotten one.
yeah according to his post, he had a near perfect MCAT. maybe they wanted to attract him early before he got other offers.Yeah idk this sounds slightly suspicious. I've heard from Penn students that this typically comes out in April. Maybe they give it to a few amazing students early on?
You need to go to through the College Board and fill out the painful multipart form about your and your parents' income etc. Just search CSS profile in google.When and how do we complete the CSS profile?
Do you know who the director of admissions is here? I'm trying to find out but I can't find any name or contact info online.Hello friends/future classmates/intrepid waitlistronauts,
I thought you might be interested in some insight into this admissions cycle.
Penn interviewed ~700 applicants and offered ~230 acceptances. As far as I'm aware that includes MD/PhD. For those wondering whether grades/essays/ECs/etc matter post-interview, the answer would seem to be yes. Anecdotally, I interviewed multiple applicants and the ones who got in were not the ones I rated the highest (though their ratings were not at all low). Some other students I talked to said the same thing happened with their interviewees. Before reading too much into this, it's good to remember that the faculty interview is important and these applicants may have rocked that one. Penn is all about fit - if your interview is fine and they deem you a great fit then you can get in even if someone else's interview had a slightly better score.
As you all have found out, Penn doesn't take many off the waitlist. If you really want to come here and can back it up with good reasoning, definitely write a letter of intent. For those who have been accepted, negotiate your scholarships. Penn has a lot of scholarship money to offer, but they play hardball - you have to ask for it. If you can show an offer from another highly-regarded school, definitely do so.
That's all I can really contribute, but I hope it's helpful. I'm not going to check this account or post again so please don't send PM's or ask for more info.
The last day is pretty much just a housing tour, if it's the same as in years past. Missable.Does anyone know what's happening on April 22nd during Penn Preview? I trying to juggle between two second look weekends and it looks like Friday is a big day for Penn. For anyone else trying to attend two overlapping second look weekends, how are you splitting it?
Doubtful. They are merit, not need-based, scholarships.Does anyone know whether consideration for the Century 21 scholarship or other merit-based scholarships is affected negatively if you do not apply for need-based aid?
When are we supposed to hear back from financial aid? I have mid-April in my head but can't find any official info
1. Merit and need-based released the same dayWould like to know this as well..Also,
1- if need-based fin Aid is expected in the next 2 weeks, should we be expecting merit scholarships anytime now??
2- Does a full-tuition scholarship include fees (technology fee, general fee, etc) ?
Have people gotten financial aid awards?