Applying to Penn
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Tours and Information Sessions
- How can I switch the date of my tour or information session?
- What should I do if my group is running late?
- How do I cancel my visit?
- Does Penn maintain a waitlist for visit programming?
- How do I request a group visit?
- Do you have a self-guided tour so I can explore campus on my own?
Penn Applicant Portal
First Year Application
- 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?
- What is the acceptance rate for first year applicants?
- Can I apply Early Decision to Penn and apply to other schools?
Transfer Applicants
- Where can I find requirements and deadlines for transfer admission?
- Are there specific requirements I need to meet in order to be eligible to transfer to Penn?
- When will I receive a credit evaluation to see which of my classes will transfer to Penn?
- How do I submit my transfer application college report?
- How do I submit my transfer application mid-term report?
- How can I get an idea if my course credits will transfer to Penn?
Financial Aid
- How do I apply for financial aid?
- When will I learn how much financial aid I am receiving?
- How can I learn how much aid I might receive?
- Does Penn consider my ability to pay when making admissions decisions?
- What does Penn mean by grant-based aid? Does this mean I will never take out a loan?
- Does Penn award merit aid or merit scholarships?
Coordinated Dual Degree (CDD) Programs
- Can I apply to more than one Coordinated Dual Degree (CDD) program?
- How does Early Decision work for Coordinated Dual Degrees (CDDs)? Can I apply Early Decision to a CDD, but Regular Decision to a single degree?
- Does it hurt my chances for my single degree if I am not admitted to a Coordinated Dual Degree (CDD)? Is there a competitive advantage or disadvantage to applying to a CDD?
Testing
- What is the required testing to apply to Penn?
- Is standardized testing required to be eligible for scholarships?
- Is there a minimum test score for admission?
- Does Penn superscore the SAT and the ACT?
- What are the last testing dates Penn will accept?
- Who can self-report test scores?
Interviews
- Where can I find information about the interview process?
- What is the purpose of the alumni interview?
- How should I prepare for my interview?
- I have not been contacted for an interview, what should I do?
- I was offered a virtual interview, can I receive an in-person interview instead?
- What should I wear to my interview?
International Applicants
- Do domestic and international students fill out the same application?
- Are international applications reviewed according to nationality or high school location?
- If I am a dual citizen, should I note both citizenships on my application?
- If I have attended high schools both in the United States and internationally, which transcripts do you require?
- If I am in the process of applying for permanent residency status in the United States, how does this affect my application?
- Are international students required to take the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test?
QuestBridge
- If I rank Penn for the QuestBridge National College Match (NCM) and I am matched with Penn, is the decision binding?
- Do I have a better chance of being admitted to Penn if I apply through the QuestBridge National College Match (NCM)?
- How many students match with Penn through the QuestBridge National College Match (NCM)?
- Can I reuse an essay from my QuestBridge application for my Penn Supplement?
- What is the last testing date Penn will accept for the QuestBridge National College Match (NCM)?
- If I ranked Penn for the QuestBridge National College Match (NCM) but was not matched at any school, will Penn still consider my application?