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  • What should I do if I do not have access to a counselor?
  • 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?
  • Will my financial aid be different if I apply Early Decision vs. Regular Decision?
  • I applied Early Decision and was deferred, am I still bound to attend Penn if admitted later?
  • Does Penn offer application fee waivers?
  • Do you consider demonstrated interest? Where can I find the contact information for my admission officer?
  • How is dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment viewed in the application process?
  • How do I request a gap year?
  • What activities should I pursue in high school? Does Penn prefer some activities over others?
  • What information should I provide about my extracurricular activities?
  • How is the additional information section used?
  • Can I submit an arts portfolio, even if I am not planning to major in that area? Can I include an abstract, portfolio, essay?
  • Will you see my grades after I am admitted?
  • I am undocumented. How does that affect my application?
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