Penn Portal

Hi! I am in the process of completing my UPenn common app. I have a few questions:

  1. Do I submit my Penn-specific essay through the common app?
  2. What exactly is the Penn Portal? Is it necessary for completion before Nov 1st for Ed?
  3. If I want to submit a research abstract, where can I do so?
    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

I haven’t seen the latest application format, but I would assume it’s something like:

  1. Yes, on the Penn-specific application it should give you an essay upload
  2. Penn Portal is Penn's internal website for students
  3. Optional materials on the Common App