University of Pennsylvania Fall 2019 Transfer Thread

I read applications for NYU. We read everything! It’s all important.

@worksmart65 Hopefully you are the exception! I really can’t answer those questions, as I don’t work in admissions. I understand that this period of waiting can be anxiety inducing, but I implore you all to take a break from websites like this and try to finish finals strong/enjoy the beginning parts of summer. There is nothing that anyone can do between now and Wednesday. Again, best of luck to you all.

@Adriansh Do you know roughly what percent of accepted transfer students were rising juniors?

@Adriansh That’s really disheartening to hear. If Wharton is no longer accepting junior transfers, then it just doesn’t make sense to open up applications for junior transfer at all.

There are a decent number of junior transfers, with a larger community college contingent. I’d ball park it at 20-30% of the incoming class. They’ll definitely consider all applicants, even for Wharton.

@Adriansh so do they read all the applications completely (all aspects) like at NYU?

@Adriansh Do Admissions share with you information on admitted students after they have released decisions for you to reach out? Or do you get involved later in the fall?

Again, I don’t work in admissions. I don’t have that much more insight than any of y’all on what goes on inside of the office. I would hope that they read all aspects of the application, but who knows.

With regard to sharing information, we don’t get the information until a little bit before orientation (not sure on the exact timeline, as I was a participant and didn’t organize it last year). There is a facebook page that is pretty active, which will be shared to you if admitted. Everyone who enrolls gets a peer mentor if they want one.

@Adriansh What do you think helped you stand out to penn as a transfer? Also, how is the financial aid for transfer students for a middle income family. You know, the ones who are too rich for fin aid but too poor for college.

@Adriansh did You get any indication prior to being admitted that you might be admitted, such as contact from the FA office, admissions, or changes to your portal?

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Thats great what kind of contact was it @Realmadrid12

I had no indication I would be getting in until I saw the acceptance in the portal. Less than 24 hours! I’m anxious for y’all, and I’m already here ?

@Adriansh how challenging Has it been for you I mean how many hours a day have you had to study to get by and what kind of grades are you getting and what kind of school did you attend prior to Wharton (Was it far easier than Wharton or not much easier)?

@Adriansh what were ur stats when u applied to Wharton as a transfer student?

Wow, I’m so anxious for decisions!! Penn is my top choice. My stats are low, but I’m hoping that my essays, recommendations, and extracurricular activities can balance them out.

I’ll be more than happy to answer any non admission questions after decisions come out, as will the rest of the TSO board (we’re trying to host a Reddit AMA soon). I’d rather not muddy the thread with my personal details, which are pretty individualized and would not be too relevant to most on this board.

Haha- not relevant? I think pretty much everybody on this thread would like to know how hard it is! Yes it’s subjective but still it’s the point of view from a student there.

I got contact from FA office

Thats a good sign! Good luck! Are you latino/a? Yo soy!