<p>I’ve noticed that many people have said that if you are from Phila, that it is much easier to get into Penn. Does the same go for the rest of the state? Are their any advantages to being a PA resident (aside from Phila)??</p>
<p>No, probably more of a disadvantage because a lot of apps are from PA.</p>
<p>if you're in Phili, you get a BIG advantage, anyone who tells you otherwise is a complete fool.</p>
<p>Mooses, that's false. There's a clear and distinct advantage. Yes, more kids apply, but those kids are less qualified and wouldn't have a shot in the world if they weren't from Philly. For proof, look at the schools these Philly kids who don't get into Penn end up at. The list is nowhere near Penn's level. I know some kids who got in from Philly, who, if they lived elsewhere, never would have been accepted; the standards are simply lower. I'm not minimizing individual performances from those who live in Philadelphia, but on the whole, it is just far easier to get in from Philly and the surrounding neighborhoods.</p>
<p>Redbarn- you misunderstood the post. The issue is not Philly, but the REST of PA. There is no advantage outside of Philly.</p>
<p>collegekid and redbarn, please see the original post:
"Does the same go for the rest of the state? Are their any advantages to being a PA resident (aside from Phila)??"</p>
<p>Also, redbarn, you stated that it easier to get in from Philly and the surrounding neighborhoods. It isn't easier to get in from the surrounding neighborhoods, just the city. The reason Philly residents have an advantage is, I belive, that there is a connection between the school and the city with things like the Mayor's scholarship, and they are expected to let a certain number of kids from the city in each year. This advantage does not extend to the suburbs.</p>
<p>oo thats why the most popular state is PA...usually I would expect to see CA or NY..</p>
<p>Penn loves Philly high school kids. My school (Masterman) and another school (Central) are two of the biggest targets. Both are magnet schools in the city.</p>
<p>Supposedly at Masterman, the top 10% of the class is (unofficially) guaranteed admission.</p>
<p>I think it could even be more at times. 12 people from the Class of 05 (about 95 people) are going to Penn next year.</p>
<p>wow, i wish i lived in phili, dam you parents lol.</p>
<p>you actually don't wish you lived in philly</p>
<p>Haha, clearly didn't read the post. Just assumed it was Philly.</p>
<p>12 students isn't that alarming of a number. Nonetheless, yes, Philly kids do have an advantage.</p>
<p>Right outside of Philly (in the suburbs), there is a clear disadvantage due to the number of applicants and general higher quality of them.</p>
<p>The more rural areas are better, but it's still PA.</p>
<p>sadly, i've heard stories of people who have moved just to increase their admissions chances. actually, even more sadly, it was the guidance counselor (maybe college counselor) that told them they should.</p>
<p>It is surprisingly difficult to get a straight answer to this question from any of the usual sources. Although UP is a private institution, they get some state funding( <a href="http://www.infoplease.com%5B/url%5D">www.infoplease.com</a>, encyclopedia, University of Pennsylvania). If so, it would make sense that some preference is given to PA residents.</p>