Difference between Upenn CAS and Liberal and Professional Studies?

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<p>Hello I am applying to be a junior transfer to Upenn. I really am in love with the school and it is my dream to go there. I am told that it is almost impossible to transfer into however I was told that Penn had a program I might be able to get into. What is the Liberal and professional studies program and what is the difference between that and CAS? I will put my stats below and please let me know if you even think its worth applying to either. Thanks in advance for any guidance and advice.</p>

<p>College: Penn State (schreyers honors college)
Major: Economics
Minor: Sustainability
College GPA: 3.8
36 credits completed sophomore year
Transferring in as a junior</p>

<p>Jobs: Supervisor(intern) at work study program through psychology firm for juveniles
Tutor at Penn State's writing center
Intern and employee at Mortgage Banking Company</p>

<p>E.C.'s: Sustainability Economics Research sophomore year(hopefully will be published)
Traveled to several research conferences with honors program
Lots of international experience
President and founder of sustainability club
Vice president of honors club
500+ hours volunteering through the salvation army, habitat for humanity, relay for life, working at state parks, and coaching youth baseball.
Baseball player(could have played at least Division 2 but chose not too)
Excellent Piano Player</p>

<p>Recommendations:
2 Excellent Recommendations from very close professors
1 Strong Recommendation from honors coordinator
1 Strong Recommendation from Admissions Dean</p>

<p>Awards(post high school): Deans list award (twice)
Penn State Superior Academic Achievement Award (twice)
Top 1% Percentile of Penn States Liberal Arts College</p>

<p>Other Factors: White (Caucasian)
Family income 500,000+</p>

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<p>LPS is part of the liberal arts school (and you get the same diploma). </p>

<p>It’s designed for adults 21 or older, although people from other schools do take LPS courses. Most classes meet in the evening, because the school assumes you’ll be working during the day. Teachers range from adjuncts to daytime superstars who enjoy teaching adults. Classes also are less expensive in LPS; the school doesn’t need to provide the “typical college experience” that so many undergraduates seem to want. </p>

<p>For LPS admissions, Penn doesn’t need to play the selectivity and yield games, so admission is more about your own ability to do the work. You clearly can.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the information. Am I allowed to apply to both LPS and regular admissions?</p>

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<p>You can call anonymously and ask, but I don’t think you can apply to both at the same time. LPS is meant for a different population from CAS.</p>

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<p>Okay thanks for the info. I am really curious as to what my chances are looking like. I realize that with most ivies its a crapshoot but do I even have a shot?</p>

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<p>anyone have any thoughts on my chances?</p>