UPenn Summer Program

Has anyone here heard of or were part of the Global Young Leaders Academy (hosted by Wharton) before? I know that getting accepted to a summer program at Penn doesn’t guarantee admission to Penn, but does it have any impact on the admission process? I heard that resident advisors and teaching assistants (both current undergraduate students at Penn) are required to write a evaluation of their respective group of students to the admission office, so how much does those evaluations count? What are the pros and cons of attending summer programs at an Ivy League Institution? Any help is appreciated!!!

A summer program is always good to have on your application; more than showing interest it also shows that you want to spend your summer productively - which is good!

It definitely does NOT guarantee admission but can give you a slight edge over others if and when you apply to Penn ED.

Make sure you note, though, that if you mess up AT ALL, whether it be academically or non-academically (horseplay, possession of illegal substances) and get kicked out, you ruin your chance at Penn (probably forever) and any other Ivy that receives your report.

That being said, these programs can be really expensive so if you are lucky enough to go, make the most of it, study hard, and have fun.

Do you know if the RA or TA would be writing reports to the admission office? Also, would it be good to get recommendation letter from them if the program goes well? Anyone has experience with the Wharton summer programs?

My s also got acceptance for this program so if you have any other information about the merits or advantages of attending this please post. Thanks!!

@delhi007 I will be attending this program for the entrepreneurship session B!

Would be great if any of you are also attending this program! Also, I would like some advices and tips for summer programs like this if any of you willing to share!