Does Penn rely on grades as a hallmark for success in the the future?
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Most universities do, yes. Rigor and academic GPA are both “very important” on the most recent common data set (http://www.upenn.edu/ir/commondataset.html)
@bodangles Can I PM you?
Penn looks for a range of markers of current strength and likelihood to pursue solid goals in life- and be a nice guy/gal, in the process. Grades can show the energy and success today. Rigor shows the nature of the challenges you take on. But so do the various ECs. OP, try to learn what Penn looks for. Don’t assume. They will read your whole app, looking for how you think, how much you understand, how your “you,” as presented in the full app and supp, aligns with their wants.
@Jelloshozz Penn has said that one of the markers they have found to be significant in predicting future success while at Penn are the subject tests.
https://news.upenn.edu/news/penn-announces-new-testing-requirements-applicants
“Penn is moving to recommend that students submit two SAT Subject Tests regardless of whether they submit the ACT or SAT.
“This change reflects our research that shows that, when considered in the full context of the application, the SAT Subject Tests are strong predictors of performance at Penn,” said Romero Da Silva. “For many students the Subject Tests allow them to showcase areas of academic strength by subject matter which is something we value.” “