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Professors vary by subject. The three big lectures I was in—PoliSci001, Microeconomics, and Introduction to Experimental Psychology—were all taught by amazing professors. All of them knew their subjects, but some could hold my attention and some couldn’t. I never felt that any of them were under-qualified by any means.
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Overall Experience
Penn -
Philadelphia, PA
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Students seem to be extremely content and do not regret their decision to come to Penn, even though the school definitely has a pre-professional feel. Despite this fact, it is extremely common to find yourself in an intellectual conversation, and the students really do work hard, while remembering that college is about fun as well. The opportunities provided at Penn are astounding; in fact there is almost too much to do. Most students base the reasons for their happiness around the people, the academics, the urban environment, and the endless opportunities. People who enjoy their experience at Penn tend to appreciate city life, socializing, and a busy schedule. Usually, students do not hesitate to endorse Penn, and many feel that everyone should love the school as much as they do. Many adults call their years as an undergraduate the best four years of their lives. Penn students certainly can not make that prediction so soon, but most would agree that their time at Penn has been the best years of their life so far. Obviously, Penn is not the school for everyone, but the student body consists of interesting, intelligent, and well-rounded people, which creates a stimulating and fun environment for most. If you come to Penn, I can almost guarantee that you will meet fascinating people, find something to be passionate about, and enjoy the benefits of living in a vibrant city. You can also feel confident that an education from Penn will prepare you for what lies beyond your undergraduate years. The Penn Overall Experience is defined by the combination of the rich history and academic rigor of an Ivy League school and the school spirit and propensity for socializing of many other schools. This “work hard, play hard” mentality is what many Quakers, and prospective Quakers, find so appealing.
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"It’s definitely a great experience. I love the city and the school. I would never want to be anywhere else. It has the stellar academics of an Ivy, a great city with tons to do, and wonderful people." |
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"Going into my senior year, I can honestly say I would not rather be anywhere else. Penn has truly become a home-away-from-home, and I’m hopeful that I can continue the Penn experience, if I get accepted to the law school. Its location is unmatched, its facilities are beautiful, and it remains home to a brilliant faculty (including a number of Nobel Prize winners). All this makes Penn number-one to its students." |
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"I am absolutely in love with this school, and I could not imagine going anywhere else. I think that Penn allows a perfect combination of work and play. I love the people; I have found plenty of extracurricular activities to keep me busy; and I cannot wait for classes to start up again in the fall. Come here. You’ll have fun, I promise." |
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"My overall experience at Penn has been marvelous. Penn is huge. I would have to say that it’s more difficult to avoid making friends with good people than it is to do so. There are so many different types of people with interesting personalities all over campus, and a wide range of activities to help you meet them. The classes are truly exciting, and you learn a lot more from them than what’s on the syllabus. Living in a city, on a vast campus, and attending one of the finest universities in the country is rarely disappointing and never boring. You can always fine something interesting to do and someone splendid to do it with." |
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"I wanted to go to school in a big city, so Penn definitely fits that role well, as it is nearly in the middle of Philadelphia. I enjoyed my freshman year, and I’m enthusiastic about my major, now that I’ve been through my first classes and met the professors of the department. They all are such brilliant professors, and I’m incredibly glad to have their knowledge at my disposal." |
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By The Numbers
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Full-Time Undergraduates:
10,163
Part-Time Undergraduates:
352
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Total Male Undergraduates:
5,183
Total Female Undergraduates:
4,980
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Overall Acceptance Rate:
16%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
29%
Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered
Total Applicants:
22,646
Total Acceptances:
3,628
Freshman Enrollment:
2,397
Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
66%
Early Decision Deadline:
November 1
Early Decision Notification:
December 13
Regular Decision Deadline:
January 1
Regular Decision Notification:
March 31
Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1
Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
1,911
Applicants Accepting a Place on Waiting List:
1,494
Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
37
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Transfer Applications Received:
2,102
Transfer Applications Accepted:
296
Transfer Students Enrolled:
175
SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either
SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1330–1500
SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
650–740
SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
680–770
SAT II Requirements:
Wharton School of Business: writing plus two others, language recommended; School of Nursing applicants: writing, plus two others, one science recommended
Freshman Retention Rate:
98%
Top 10% of High School Class:
96%
Application Fee:
$75
Common Application Accepted?:
Yes
Supplemental Forms?:
Required
Admissions Phone:
(215) 898-7507
Admissions Web Site:
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