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Tours and Information Sessions

Tours and Information Sessions (16)

• Can my pet join my visit to campus?
• Will the campus tour include a specific building or dorm that I am interested in seeing?
• How can I switch the date of my tour or information session?

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First Year Application

First Year Application (26)

• 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?

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Transfer Applicants

Transfer Applicants (15)

• What is my likelihood of admission as a transfer applicant?
• Which programs accept incoming junior transfer applicants?
• Can transfer students pursue dual degree options?

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Penn Applicant Portal

Penn Applicant Portal (1)

• How do I log in to the Penn Applicant Portal?

Financial Aid

Financial Aid (15)

• How do I apply for financial aid?
• How do I submit financial aid documents?
• When will I learn how much financial aid I am receiving?

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Coordinated Dual Degree (CDD) Programs

Coordinated Dual Degree (CDD) Programs (3)

• 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

Testing (18)

• What is the last testing date Penn will accept for the QuestBridge National College Match (NCM)?
• Can anyone submit a waiver?
• Is there any disadvantage if I need to submit a waiver?

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Alumni Conversations

Alumni Conversations (8)

• Where can I find information about the alumni conversations process?
• What is the purpose of the alumni conversation?
• How should I prepare for my alumni conversation?

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International Applicants

International Applicants (19)

• Am I eligible for a full scholarship as an international student?
• Do domestic and international students fill out the same application?
• Are international applications reviewed according to nationality or high school location?

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QuestBridge

QuestBridge (17)

• If I applied through QuestBridge can I receive a fee waiver for Common App or the Coalition Application?
• If I am applying through the QuestBridge National College Match (NCM), should I indicate that I am applying Early Decision or Regular Decision on the CSS Profile?
• What if I apply to Penn using my QuestBridge Application and do not match to a school, will Penn allow me to apply through the Common App or Coalition Application if I want to update my essays?

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Members of the United States Armed Forces

Members of the United States Armed Forces (11)

• Does Penn participate in the Yellow Ribbon program?
• Does Penn provide application fee waivers for active duty personnel and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces?
• Does Penn accept Chapter 33 and Chapter 35 veteran benefits?

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Supplementary Materials

Supplementary Materials (5)

• How can I submit updates to my application?
• How do I submit a portfolio as part of my application?
• Can I submit a portfolio, resume, or research abstract with my application?

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