I think select group means that they would have accepted us to PEEP if we had fit more of the diversity standards. the people who they wouldn’t have accepted to PEEP got a hard reject
@ikhan4 Same! Have you gotten any email now?
First, congrats to all that got in! But wow, my kid got nothing but a reject - no select group, no fee waiver. Nothing. And for reference, 33 ACT, 1500 SAT, ranked 1st of 328, 5.7 weighted GPA, 1st generation. Pretty sure he should probably focus on other schools…
@MomtoCon Ivy League schools are looking for things that set students a part. All the people that apply have stellar academics, but Ivy league schools are looking for a stellar resume inside and outside the classroom. Things that set students a part include unique experiences, extensive involvement in extracurricular activities, and authentic essays.
Made an account just to post this. Submitted my application on time, 34 ACT, remarkable ec’s (truly impressive), perfect essay, fantastic letter of rec. Denied, nothing special. No fee waver or special program, just a paragraph with typos saying thanks for trying. Such a shame, as I really needed a program like this to help me decide my major. The teacher who wrote my rec said if I don’t get in with this something’s wrong with the school. I’ll probably apply somewhere else ED now. Congrats to all those accepted.
@jdog123 Thanks, and trust me, I know. I just think some schools zero in some kids while others don’t and there isn’t always a reason. He’s heard from every Ivy but Penn, though that is his dream school. And I agree about the stellar academics - Ivy League is a reach for everyone because academically, they are all on the same playing field. I only posted his stats because I know kids that don’t get in like to know. He’s got everything from Class Pres for 3 years, now Student Congress Pres, to Concertmaster in Honors Orchestra to playing the electric violin in the marching band 
etc. etc. My only point was that I think, while he should absolutely apply to Penn, he should focus on schools that have him on their radar too. 
@MomtoCon Can I ask if your S is a URM /low income? Although anyone is welcome to apply, Penn makes it very clear that the intent of the program is to provide a visit opportunity for students being mentored through their Community Based Organizations in the Philadelphia area and other underrepresented and low socioeconomic students throughout the US.
@MomtoCon Thank you for sharing your son’s story! As a student who was just rejected from PEEP and don’t know why, that gave me a new perspective.
@BioRocksMySocks Wait, is the fee waiver to apply to penn or the free how to apply to college thing?
@cecilia101 I got that too. I wonder if that is the fee waiver. If you dont mind me asking, what are your stats.
Kinda late, but I was denied. Wasn’t selected for the “select group” either, just given a link to some college admissions coursera course. Honestly my expectations weren’t high, it’s probably because I’ve been to Penn already this past summer for LBW.
Congrats to all that got in though!
@mb1745 hey, i got that link too. If you dont mind me asking what are your stats.
Hey guys! I’ve been looking at the messages and finally decided to reply. I was rejected but the email said " Because of what we saw, we would like to take a moment to encourage you to apply to Penn this fall. To help facilitate this, we are offering you an application fee waiver to the University of Pennsylvania". Oh well
@rebelfaith It was a fee waiver to apply to UPenn
My sister got in! She wasn’t expecting much. Originally turned in an app w/ a 33 super-scored ACT(didn’t include her lower January SAT), but they let her turn in her 1520 from this morning. Really happy for her!
@rebelfaith My SAT score is 1400, and I’m ranked 8 in my class. I visited Penn this summer. I wonder if everybody who got rejected got the link to Coursera.
Accepted! We should make a chat or something to learn more about each other before the program begins!!
@rebelfaith A 1410 SAT, 3.87 GPA UW, and #1 in my class. How about you?
@Cecilia101 I believe so