UPenn: The pros, the cons, and how to get in.

The best way to get into a highly-selective college like UPenn is to understand what makes that university unique -- academically, culturally, socially -- and then to tailor your application so it seems like it's the "perfect match" for your past accomplishments and future goals. Top universities aren't just looking for great candidates; they're specifically looking for candidates who are uniquely poised to take advantage of the distinct programs and opportunities that the school has to offer -- in other words, things you can't find anywhere else.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 UPenn Overview
00:51 Penn's Pre-professional Vibe
02:25 The Pros of Penn
05:46 The Cons of Penn
07:45 How to Get into Penn
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[@AK-tw7uq]

Incredibly helpful! I’m a junior in Bolivia looking to apply to some of these ivies. Currently taking notes off these videos, I definitely don’t want to end up in a college that is too woke or that has a cold, way too competitive community. Thanks a lot for the info.!

[@susanmoss7938]

PENN has tons of acapella groups, improv group, etc. But they also have practical clubs too.

[@Jstn282]

Do you recommend applicants not submitting a test? UPenn is test optional and claims it doesn’t put the applicants at a disadvantage in the admission process.

[@IvyAdmissionHelp]

A strong showing on a standardized test assures top schools that you can handle the courseload. If you only have a very weak SAT/ACT, it might be best to keep that to yourself and simply hope that the rest of your transcript carries you through, but you have just made getting in that much harder.

[@IvyAdmissionHelp]

But if you come from a low-performing school, or a low-performing district, then your less-than-stellar score might actually make you look pretty good relative to your peers, in which case you should submit it.