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in that case it could be tomorrow right?? I honestly think it could be especially because it was such a small group
Let's hope!!
Anyone hear anything yet who interviewed Friday??
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in that case it could be tomorrow right?? I honestly think it could be especially because it was such a small group
I'm in!Let's hope!!
Anyone hear anything yet who interviewed Friday??
I'm in!
I just answered on the other thread.I tried asking this on the estimated cost thread and didn't hear back, so I was hoping a current Penn student could answer for me, since I'm pretty sure this is where I'm going...
Question about the refund checks for loans, is it one per semester or one per year? Do they just divide the amount asked for in half and give you half in August and the rest in January? The reason I'm asking is that I have enough money left in my college fund to pay for my first semester tuition and most likely living expenses too, but I would need loan money for the second half. So if the amount I plan to pull out for the first year is only about half of the cost of attendance, will that still be given to me in two pieces, and I just have to save the leftover from first semester so I have enough for second semester? Also, how do I designate how much I want to take out per semester/year?
I tried asking this on the estimated cost thread and didn't hear back, so I was hoping a current Penn student could answer for me, since I'm pretty sure this is where I'm going...
Question about the refund checks for loans, is it one per semester or one per year? Do they just divide the amount asked for in half and give you half in August and the rest in January? The reason I'm asking is that I have enough money left in my college fund to pay for my first semester tuition and most likely living expenses too, but I would need loan money for the second half. So if the amount I plan to pull out for the first year is only about half of the cost of attendance, will that still be given to me in two pieces, and I just have to save the leftover from first semester so I have enough for second semester? Also, how do I designate how much I want to take out per semester/year?
Is that instead of/without interviewing, or a response to having already had an interview?I'm on hold as well . They are going to reevaluate us this Friday and we should have an answer by early next week. Its not the same as alternate. It just means they are still looking at our applications. This is what a friend of mine (who goes to Penn) told me! He was on the hold list a couple years ago!
Alternate means that you interviewed but they were unable to make a decision about you just yet.Is that instead of/without interviewing, or a response to having already had an interview?
Okay, thank you!Alternate means that you interviewed but they were unable to make a decision about you just yet.
Question for current UPenn students or anyone familiar with the area: do many students have dogs? I know on interview day one student mentioned maybe having your parents keep the dog during 4th year since rotations are so time consuming, but for the other years I was wondering if it was hard to have a dog in the city? are there grassy places to walk them? I've never lived in a huge city and was thinking it may be hard if you have to walk far to find grass, especially late at night. Thanks in advance for the help!
I can answer this one
A lot of people in my class (first year) have dogs. A few have gotten dogs since starting class. I would recommend getting the dog BEFORE you start school so that any behavioral problems would come to light before your stress kicks in...having all the stress of first year PLUS finding out your dog is suddenly becoming insanely aggressive is a major stressor.
Given that, I came with my dog (he is 15 now) and while it's definitely challenging, I am SO glad I have him here. I live in university city about a ten minute walk from campus and Clark Park is across the street from me. There are morning and evening dog playgroup meetups every day and from what I've seen, the dogs are generally very well-behaved. Living in center city would be more challenging because A) no real dog parks, except one tiny fenced in one and B) very hard to go home during lunch break to walk your dog.
My dog goes out about five times a day (because old and can't hold it in) and if I had to estimate, I'd say that I spent about two hours a day outside with him in total. It's definitely doable, just make sure you know your dog Lmk if you have other questions!
Question for current UPenn students or anyone familiar with the area: do many students have dogs? I know on interview day one student mentioned maybe having your parents keep the dog during 4th year since rotations are so time consuming, but for the other years I was wondering if it was hard to have a dog in the city? are there grassy places to walk them? I've never lived in a huge city and was thinking it may be hard if you have to walk far to find grass, especially late at night. Thanks in advance for the help!
I'm flying in tomorrow afternoon but I'm staying at the Hilton on WalnutI'm driving up tomorrow afternoon for my interview. Got nothing to do all evening...anyone want to hang out? I'm staying at the Sheraton University City.
Definitely come to the bake off! I will be there with yumminess!Oh! PS that there is a bake off at this week's happy hour for anyone sticking around. It's a fundraiser but people should be making things that you can taste. I think it's $5 to eat all the things.
Definitely come to the bake off! I will be there with yumminess!
I'm bringing my dog to school with me as well, also interested in pet friendly places near parks if anyone has any suggestions!Thank you! I have had her for about a year and a half now. She is a good girl and I definitely want to bring her, just wanted to make sure there are some grassy areas/parks nearby for her. Finding housing near a park like that is a good idea! glad to know there are some close to campus!
Not today, some of the adcoms just finished drinking at happy hour and eating baked goods, so they definitely aren't calling anybody. Early next week is quite likely, though it could go into midweek.Do you think those of us who have been put on hold will find out today or early next week? I thought it was early next week, but other people have told me it will probably be today. Thoughts?
Not today, some of the adcoms just finished drinking at happy hour and eating baked goods, so they definitely aren't calling anybody. Early next week is quite likely, though it could go into midweek.
This is 100% true!NOBODY eated more rice krispies than I
Congrats! Did you interview Friday or were you on the hold list?
OMG congrats! I'm so jealous I was there friday too! Who interviewed you if you don't mind me asking?friday!
Congrats!! Were you in the morning or afternoon session on Friday?Omg...9am call ...I'm in!!!!
Who interviewed you by the way?Omg...9am call ...I'm in!!!!
afternoon!!Congrats!! Were you in the morning or afternoon session on Friday?
Alternate list for me too. Just when I thought I could have some peace of mind about the next four year of my life...Just got an email--alternate list . Queen of the alternate list this year. This is my 4th school thats waitlisted me. Sigh .
They can't let people know before that because everyone they accepted has until April15th to accept the offer. They can't give away any spots they've already offered until the deadline to accept them has passed.I really hope I get off it. Do they normally start letting people know the 15th of April or is it ever before that?
They can't let people know before that because everyone they accepted has until April15th to accept the offer. They can't give away any spots they've already offered until the deadline to accept them has passed.
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I also got alternate today. It's my 2nd school I've heard from today (and at all) that I've interviewed at and both gave me alternate status. I still have 2 more to hear from but suddenly I'm a lot more nervous than I was before.
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does anyone know if/when upenn holds an admitted students day?
Isn't awful hearing from two in one day? Totally broke me down. They were within like 30min of each other tooMe too!
Yes because those people technically have the chance to change their minds and accept the spot until the deadline. It's an agreed upon deadline by all schools. No wait lists are touched until after April 15th. Plus most schools accept more than their class size assuming not all will accept the offer anyway.Even if people decline their spots before then?
I haven't heard anything from them at all since that email. I'm an IS applicant. And I'm fairly competitive. I've been accepted to two other schools but I have heard nothing from Penn.Anyone else still not hear anything since the application acknowledgment email??
I'm in the same exact boat... Well hopefully they're keeping us around for a reason and we'll have an interview in the near future?! I'm trying to stay hopeful!I haven't heard anything from them at all since that email. I'm an IS applicant. And I'm fairly competitive. I've been accepted to two other schools but I have heard nothing from Penn.