How hard is it to get into UPenn as a transfer student?
Penn accepts 7.8% of transfer applicants, up nearly two percentage points from last year. Penn admitted 196 students out of 2,506 transfer applicants for the 2020-2021 academic year, yielding a transfer student acceptance rate of 7.8%.
What GPA do I need to transfer to UPenn?
To have a shot at transferring into Penn U of PA U-Penn U of P Pennsylvania UPenn Pennsylvania University University of Pennsylvania Wharton Wharton School of Business, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.88 – ideally you’re GPA will be around 4.04. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.
Does UPenn rescind offers?
Penn Admissions reserves the right to rescind your admission if you do not fulfill this ongoing requirement. Your school will need to submit your Final Transcript via the Common Application. On a case-by-case basis, the Dean of Admissions will review requests for a gap year.
Does Upenn do interviews for transfer students?
Interviews are typically not offered to transfer applicants. All interviews will be offered virtually for the 2021-2022 application process. Applicant names and contact information are provided to members of the Penn Alumni Interview Program, who will contact you directly.
Does Upenn Send likely letters?
A Likely letter is an early notification for talented students who have applied to Penn in the Regular Decision cycle.
What percent of UPenn applicants get an interview?
90%
Typically, more than 90% of applicants are offered an interview, depending on volunteer availability. Our interviewers aren’t admissions officers, but they are excited to learn more about you and to share their Penn experiences.
Do UPenn interviews matter?
Do the interviews really matter? Yes. Time and again, Admissions Officers tell us how helpful the interview report is as they evaluate applicants. In addition, applicants say the interview strengthened their perception of the university, and increased their desire to attend Penn.
Can one C get you rescinded?
Colleges will not rescind for a single “C” (although a “D” can be a different story). Students who are REALLY in trouble (i.e., those with multiple C’s or worse) should write to the colleges that admitted them (or to just the one they plan to attend) to “explain” atypically low grades.
What kind of application does Penn University accept?
Penn accepts the Common Application and Coalition Application. There is no preference for either format and both applications are treated equally in Penn’s process. Penn is also a proud QuestBridge partner institution. Preparing for Transfer Admission
How can I learn more about the admissions process at Penn?
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How do I contact Penn’s office of graduate admissions?
249 S. 36th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6376 (215) 898-7507 Contact Us Graduate Admissions Contact Penn does not have a central Office of Graduate Admissions. All questions about the admissions process should be directed to your academic program of interest.
Does Penn accept the common application and Coalition application?
Penn accepts the Common Application and Coalition Application. There is no preference for either format and both applications are treated equally in Penn’s process. Penn is also a proud QuestBridge partner institution.