UPenn LPS Program

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<p>I am currently attending a local community college, and preparing to transfer. I am really interested in UPenn LPS progam, since I am a non-tranditional student though I am 20. I know there are many fine universities that I possibly can apply and be admitted as a traditional student, but learning at a prestigious college (including its faculty) and relationship with ivy league students is the great advantages of ivy leagues' non-traditional degree program.</p>

<p>To explain my background briefly: due to a substantial debt from my father’s auto parts business, which led to immediate bankruptcy, I faced difficult situation during high school(sophomore). I decided to discontinue my education and started work at a small restaurant, which was owned by a friend of my father. After a few weeks of probation, I worked as a manager for a year and half. There is more than 2 year gap between my graduation(GED) and college.</p>

<p>I heard that the LSP is a part of SAS, even the diploma of LSP is exactly same as SAS. But I would like to know if LSP is considered less prestigiously, within UPenn and/or in the job market?</p>

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<p>The degree from LPS is a degree from Penn’s CAS. In fact, the LPS program allows you to take a full courseload including daytime courses. The only catch is that you are limited to two courses per semester until you turn 21 years old, after which you may take a full five courses. The courses are generally taught by the same professors, have the same workload and the same students, so you get the same degree as full time day students. Employers wouldn’t technically have to know that you are not a traditional student!</p>