<p>All of these comments are absolutely valid. Obscure high schools in the middle of nowhere may not successfully get students admitted to specific programs. In addition, their chances of getting multiple kids into Penn (or having multiple applicants) is slim. I went to “one of those expensive new england schools.” Look, my only point is that Penn won’t discriminate against you because you came from the same school. They are looking for geographical diversity, but (especially at boarding schools) you can get geographical diversity even though the kids go to the same school (they come from all over the world). </p>
<p>I would like to correct my statement about the number of kids from my high school in specialized programs. In all honesty, my only knowledge of those numbers was that those kids were “offered” spots in Vagelos (as well as Huntsman, Ben Franklin Fellows). I do not know for certain if they took the spots. It might seem like a no brainer to take a spot in Vagelos - but I personally would never take a spot in a program that rigorous.</p>