Question for Current and/or Accepted Penn Students

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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Hi, I’m currently a junior at my high school and since junior year is almost over, it’s time to get serious and ready for the college application process. Right now one of the top schools I am interested in is University of Pennsylvania, and part of the reason why is due to the Kelly Writers House. About two months ago, I got in contact with the head of the Kelly Writers House and asked for the packet that described their program, but now I am interested in sending a portfolio of my writing. I want to know if it is best to send my writing now, during the summer, or when senior year actually begins in about four to five months? I would also like to add that I would like to apply through Early Decision.

Thanks in advance for your time :}

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Hi there! I was recruited by KWH as well and got accepted RD (after being deferred ED). I was actually notified by Jamie-Lee Josselyn (head of recruitment there) to email her my writing portfolio. So, if I were you, I would just send Jamie-Lee a quick email asking when she would like to have your writing portfolio. Personally, I sent mine in the early fall of senior year, so that is probably when you should too. Best of luck with everything! Let me know if you have any questions about the ED process and specifically KWH recruitment :slight_smile: