For each activity you list on your application, you will be asked to indicate the type of activity, name of activity, position you held in this activity, and time commitment. You will also be asked to describe the activity. Your description should include your responsibilities, accomplishments, and any recognition you may have received. Read more about how we look at extracurricular activities here.
Articles in this section
- Does Penn admit new undergraduate students for spring semester intake?
- Why are students applying for the College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Nursing, and Wharton not asked to indicated their major on the application?
- Where do I select my intended major on my application?
- We are asked to write a thank-you note in the first Penn supplemental short-answer prompt. As part of this requirement, do we have to share the note with that person and reflect on it? Or is that optional?
- Why are the recommendation requirements on the Common App different than what is indicated on your website? What are your recommendation requirements?
- Where can I find the contact information for my admission officer?
- What does Penn look for in its first year applicants?
- What are the requirements to apply to Penn?
- What are the deadlines to apply to Penn as a first year student?
- Where can I find statistics on the admitted class?