Dear all,
I have loved Penn for a long time, and when I visited campus, I felt as if I would be really happy (more than that, ecstatic) to go there. However, I am wondering as to whether I would be a good “fit” for the campus.
For example, I am very interested in social justice, feminism, and environmental issues. I find that while Penn seems to value things like diversity, I’m not sure if many of the students could be considered “socially progressive”.
I wouldn’t describe myself as very “radical” per se, but I am a minority woman who strongly believes that there are certain issues that need to be addressed. I know I shouldn’t trust hearsay, but I have heard from many different people about the supposed traits of students who go to Wharton (more than other schools), as well as the rest of Penn.
Would I truly be a good fit there?
Thank you!
So considering what you have said–“how have you loved Penn for a long time”? And why? It sounds like you are saying that maybe you would be a better fit for a school where you could be assured that there would be no students or opinions different from your own.
@charlipearl: I cannot answer your question because I do not know you well enough to judge your tolerance of diversity in all of its forms.
Which other schools are you considering ? Smith College, for example, might be of interest to you.
P.S. In other thread, a poster wrote that you are an international student applicant. Is that true–are you an international applicant ?
@Center that is not what I am saying at all. I am just concerned that certain types of schools generally have certain types of students, and there are schools where student activism is a big part of the culture and the school is actively looking for this type of student, and there are schools where this is not a priority. I was just wondering if this would be the type of student that Penn is looking for.
I am an American applicant living abroad. I am not considering Smith College.
Wharton is more conservative than the rest of Penn. You will be fine at Penn.
Penn has over 10,000 undergraduate students. I think most everyone can find his/her place there. That said, the acceptance rate at Penn is under 10% so be sure to also find match and safety schools that appear affordable and that you would be excited to attend.