<p>Hi guys , this fall I will be attending Indiana University- Bloomington , I am a direct admit to the Kelley school of business
but I want to transfer to Wharton.
I just wanted to know some things from recent Wharton transfers that what is imp for transferring GPA , HS , SAT/ACT
Also should I take the ACT , I am bad SAT test taker and since either one of them is required I figured I should take it again
Anyone who had transferred recently to UPenn please help me out! </p>
<p>Are you allowed to retake the SAT and ACT when you are a college freshman?</p>
<p>It seems to be , I too am not so sure but atleast this is what I believe so cause their transfer admissions site shows the last acceptable date for the ACT as 2014 Feb and I reckon this is for the 2013 fall transfer </p>
<p>What’s the tranfer rate for pen </p>
<p>They accept some 200 students </p>
<p>Out of how many applicants? </p>
<p>Around 2000~ each year.</p>
<p>Hey, guys.
I go to UTA, and I am trying to transfer out of here for 2015 fall, and I am considering many schools including Penn, but I am pretty skeptical about my capability. I had a bad first semester here; I screwed around, was lazy, didn’t go to class as much as I needed to.
I ended up with 2.3 gpa, but at the end of this year; it should be up above 3.0. Hopefully, by the time I apply, it should be up to 3.5-3.7.
Double Majoring in Economics and Philosophy and minoring in Korean.
My SAT score was
650 CR, 720 M, 600 W, but I am re-taking the SAT for better scores.
What do you guys think I should do to improve my specs?</p>
<p>^It’s just as easy to use the New Discussion button, and much more polite than hijacking another member’s thread.</p>
<p>@asg1506 I will also be attending IU this fall and considering transferring into an ivy too. Be my friend?
Lol, dunno mate hit me up if you like so we could chat and maybe even prep together for the SATs and help each other during the transfer application process.</p>
<p>Hey guys! I hope your all doing well! I’m a first year at UVA and I’m trying to transfer to UPenn! My SAT is 2100 and my GPA is 4.0 at UVA and high school senior gpa of 4.957/5.000 scale and overall gpa of 4.301! I have a compelling transfer reason to transfer but I’m wondering whether I should retake my SATs? Penn is my top choice and I hope to see all of you endeavor but fruitful through this process :)! Oh one more think we’d like it if previous transfers to Penn share their experiences as well!! Thanks guys have a great summer!</p>
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<p>Do you mean Upenn as a whole? That maybe true, but OP wants to transfer to Wharton. I do not even know if Wharton accept transfers, even they do, very few openings and the competition is fierce. Don’t worry about it if the gpa and sat are not sterling for first year transfer.</p>
<p>Wow, haven’t been on CC in a while. I’m at PSU honors college this fall. I was waitlisted then rejected by Penn this spring(freshman application). I have 34 ACT, I was 8th in my class and I’m actually coming into college with ~50 credits from all the APs I took. I’m looking to transfer into CAS, either as math or mathematical econ. I still really want to go to Penn and I know I will do well there, do you think since I was watlisted I would have a better shot if I apply this may, or am I going to have to wait another year?</p>
<p>I love penn and I really want to get in 
I was put on purgatory roll till July! :((((( I’m going to Northwestern this fall, but I do hope to try my chances at Penn again this coming year.</p>
<p>@Salami809
hey yeah sure I would love to get with you and work together if you are still interested </p>
<p>I’m a current first year transfer at Penn. I’ll answer some quick questions I used to see ALL the time on this website when I was applying. I just had the random desire to offer some help in such a stressful time <3 but…I will most likely never revisit this website ever again…ever.</p>
<p>Yes, Wharton does accept transfers. I’ve met quite a few, actually. Most DO come from top tier universities, such as Duke, Columbia, and UChicago. I will tell you, though, that I know a handful of Wharton transfers who come from average schools. </p>
<p>The transfer acceptance rate was 8% for my year, and I’m pretty sure Penn will aim lower.</p>
<p>Please be 100% sure of ACTUALLY wanting to transfer to Penn. There’s not much of a difference in the quality of education you will receive when deciding between other top tier schools (e.g. Northwestern, Brown). Penn is mostly a name. It is YOU who will make or break your college experience. Penn’s vigor is not that tough, but the curve kills. The competition drives the vigor of the school, not the material itself. </p>
<p>Yes, you can retake your ACT/SAT. That is what I did. Also, I only sent in my ACT scores. </p>
<p>Your GPA matters, period. I understand that admissions are said to be holistic, but think of how you would handle admissions if over 2,000 students applied for only 200 transfer spots. </p>
<p>Penn’s stereotype is that it is very social and preprofessional. Yep, pretty much. However, Penn is a huge school and you will surely find your niche. Penn is like every other school, diverse. Seriously, I feel as if Penn is the most diverse top ten school. There are groups of every type here. I would venture to say that Penn is not the stereotypical Ivy League school. I’ve only met a few students here who fit into that certain stereotype. I think this is the predominant reason as to why most transfers gravitate toward Penn. If you’ve noticed that your school is homogenous in regard to its social scene and demographics, then Penn might be a good option. </p>
<p>Penn has a campus as well as a campus feel. Seldom do Penn students ever go out to Philly.</p>
<p>It does not matter when you submit your application, as long as it is submitted before the deadline.</p>
<p>Do not email admission counselors as a way to “stand out.”</p>
<p>Make your transfer essay specific in regard to what you want to pursue academically, as well as what type of research you are interested in. It’s good to even mention specific names of professors here at Penn that you are interested in.</p>
<p>Most transfers were first rejected as high school applicants.</p>
<p>Penn does accept community college transfers. </p>
<p>Transfers have their own orientation. Penn does an extremely nice job at this. They bought us dinner, took us out to bowling, and even rented out a cruise for us. </p>
<p>Your high school record still matters but not to the degree you would think. I know many transfers here who excelled during high school but were not necessarily the “star” of their high school. </p>
<p>sorry for any grammar errors <3
p.s. come to penn :)</p>
Thanks for the information! I submitted my application in Feb and it was complete on Feb 16th.
Good luck to everyone!
“Letters of recommendation should be from teachers who taught you in your junior or senior years of high school in core academic subject areas.”
Did anyone do this? I just asked my professors…
oh nvm…
Is everyone getting their decision 5/5?