Can someone please help me with the application?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<li>Benjamin Franklin established the Union Fire Company, the Library Company of Philadelphia, the American Philosophical Society, Pennsylvania Hospital, and, of course, the charity school that evolved into the University of Pennsylvania. As they served the larger community of Philadelphia, each institution in turn formed its own community.</li>
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<p>Which of the academic communities and social communities that now comprise the University of Pennsylvania are most interesting to you and how will you contribute to them and to the larger Penn community?</p>

<p>I have no idea where to start. Do I choose one the names listed above? Because none of them interest me. I'm only an highschool student interested in applying to the arts and science program. What do they mean by academic community? social community? Could you give me some examples?</p>

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<p>just so you (and others) know</p>

<p>union fire company - inactive since 1820
library company of philadelphia - noncirculating research library not affiliated with penn
american philosophical society - discussion group not affiliated with penn
pennsylvania hospital - part of the university of pennsylvania health system</p>

<p>the question means</p>

<p>if/when you get to penn, you’ll join groups and clubs; some of them exist now, maybe you’ll decide to create a club to fulfill a need that isn’t currently served</p>

<p>some of them are more academic in nature, some are more fun / non-academic (community service, greek life, etc.)</p>

<p>but what are you going to do / join that will create impact?</p>

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<p>How am I supposed to make a list of the names these “activities” and “clubs” at upenn if I don’t know any of 'em. Do they expect us to do some research on the names of their acitivities and clubs? Or do I choose one of the union fire company,library company of philadelphia, american philosophical society, and pennsylvania hospital ? It’s all so confusing. How am I supposed to contribute to the pennslyvania hospital if I’m still an undergrad? I’m not a doctor or a nurse or anything.</p>

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<p>i think you completely misunderstood the point there</p>

<p>no, don’t pick the things mentioned in the question prompt (you can’t contribute to the union fire company, it hasn’t been around in 189 years)</p>

<p>yes, do research on clubs and groups</p>

<p>here you go: go nuts</p>

<p>[Office</a> of Student Life at the University of Pennsylvania](<a href=“University Life”>University Life)</p>

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<p>obviously they expect you to do some research on the school. you’re not just going for the prestige, are you?</p>

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<p>wtan,</p>

<p>that’s EXACTLY why I want to go to upenn -sarcasm-</p>

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<p>What are you going for then?</p>

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<p>enough of the ■■■■■■■■ and side discussion - do you understand what is being asked now?</p>

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<p>yes, thank you.</p>

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<p>thanks tenebrousfire for clearing upthe question for me too!</p>

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<p>You don’t necessarily have to do research on specific clubs in the school. I wrote in my essay about what I do in high school and how I enjoy engaging with people and how that would translate into life at Penn.</p>

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<p>That essays is pretty much a “Why Penn” essay. I think all of the Ben Franklin stuff was more of a tribute to him rather than examples of what to put in your paper.</p>

<p>In my essay I wrote about how the academics and athletics at Penn fit me perfectly.</p>

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<p>i think you shouldn’t apply if you can’t answer that question</p>

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<p>^ durrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr</p>

<p>im writing about how my hopes for engineering</p>

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<p>Do you think they will like it if I say that Penn IS a community and talk about that?
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