<p>don’t show them a US news ranking.
don’t show them average SAT scores.
don’t show them job placement numbers.
don’t rely on it’s Ivy League status.</p>
<p>just show them that you love Penn and show them the reasons why it is a good fit for you. it’s going to be your home for 4 years - they need to realize that it’s very important for any kid to be happy where you choose to call home. hopefully, you have better reasons for wanting Penn beyond stastistical numbers and an ivy league membership. any parent can read about those things in a book… they can’t find in a book your passion and emotion.</p>
<p>you know what’s best for yourself better than anyone else. as the song goes: “parents just don’t understand” :)</p>