<p>I am considering applying, and would love to hear some first hand experience of the LPS program at UPenn. Hows the social life of an LPS student? Classes? Any information would be great</p>
<p>There used to be an LPS student on these boards (WilliamC maybe) so you should do a search for old posts. The majority of people here are prospective traditional undergrads and current traditional undergrads so most of us will not be able to answer your questions that well. Best of luck with your applications.</p>
<p>Search for the one who was coming from NYU to LPS.</p>
<p>Okay, not sure if this is the same guy but I think I found something about that for you:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/570428-success-stories-those-bad-1-2-year-college-record.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/570428-success-stories-those-bad-1-2-year-college-record.html</a></p>
<p>The topic is also mentioned here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/728023-what-prestigious-colleges-dont-require-any-high-school-records.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/728023-what-prestigious-colleges-dont-require-any-high-school-records.html</a></p>
<p>Also, I know that undergraduates are allowed to take LPS night courses, but I’m not sure how frequently that happens. Are you planning on working during the day and then taking 2 classes/semester? (I think a lot of people do that).</p>
<p>I took two LPS classes last semester and am taking two more this semester[as a traditional undergrad]. Half the seats in each LPS class are reserved for LPS students. The other half goes to whoever gets them. Chances are that there will be traditional undergrads in those classes[the two I have experienced have been about half/half, with more being non LPS students].</p>
<p>NeuroFox: Did you find that LPS courses were at all easier than College courses? I mean, given the option between an LPS and College course, would you choose an LPS course?</p>
<p>It depends on professor. In general math is considered easier because there is less competition and no formal curves. However, if your LPS math course is all M+T it can be tough to get a standout grade.</p>
<p>The LPS courses I have taken have basically been just as difficult/or easy as any other course. The two were taught by grad students who had a harder time putting a cap on the reading than a professor might have. If the same course was offered in LPS and non-LPS, I would probably enroll in one without regard to which it is[but rather to time]. I know that certain majors might not let you count LPS courses toward the major because of the ‘supposed’ difference in difficulty for that particular course. Most majors don’t care though.</p>
<p>V & N: Thanks for the posts.</p>
<p>Of those of you who were admitted, what were your stats? I am currently attending community college and working, and I spoke with a recruitment officer who didnt give me a feel for what their looking for.</p>