*** UPenn RD applicants discussion thread ***

@Optimyst Mine asked me about how I became interested in Penn, what I wanted to study, what I wanted to get involved in when I was there, and what part of me that was not shown on my application that I want the admissions committee to see

@anotherdude I’m almost positive that it’s not true that they all receive a likely letter. First of all, the ED dual degree admits this year were notified with everybody else, and last year I heard of two dual degree admitted students who never said anything about getting a likely letter before the spring decision date. But if someone else knows otherwise, please share.

When do likely letters come out, out of curiosity? Not that I am expecting to get in whatsoever, but just out of curiosity :slight_smile:

Hey guys, I have a question about MidYear reports. Does Penn want us to submit them through Naviance or Common App?

@crystalball13 I think your college counselor usually submits those by mail. At least that’s how it works at my school.

I think I’m literally the only person who applied to the artificial intelligence dual degree. Hopefully that means I’ll get in but who knows lol. I have to retake my subject tests Feb 20 (snowstorm), which is annoying because I was really looking to get those out of the way but at least now I have time to study. Penn has said that they will accept the scores

Last year, they started to go out on 2/12 and continued throughout March. Now before anybody gets out of control, know that the vast majority of accepted applicants donot receive a likely letter, so read nothing into it.

@Optimyst mine was super chill… it really was just a conversation and she told me about her experiences at Penn. she said that Penn gave her a list of questions and training but she didn’t like it so we just talked about stuff in general ahah

Hello everyone! Im a deferred LSM ED applicant

My interview went really well today!

If I wasn’t contacted about an interview, is it likely that I will be?

@Rafalala It depends on availability within your region I guess. However, the chances of not being contacted are unlikely, as Penn interviews the vast majority of its applicants.

Deferred ED applicant finally returning to this thread! I finally emailed the admissions officer a couple of days ago with a letter that expresses that Penn is still my number one choice :slight_smile: Fingers still crossed for the spring…

Is it true that dual degree program candidates will only have their secondary essays evaluated if they are first accepted to the school?

@Demosthenes12 No

Does anyone know if applicants are still being contacted for interviews? I haven’t heard from anyone for one and I live in an area close to Penn that has a good amount of alumni. The website says between December and February so I wasn’t sure if that included February.

Is anyone else having trouble viewing PFAS? Is it okay if we submit late?

Had a great interview today!!

@Penn1248 I was contacted last Sunday, so I guess there is still hope left that you will be contacted this week.

For the financial aid supplement, when is that due? Do I only fill it out if I get accepted? Also has Penn released their decision day yet?