<p>I was just wondering, for those who want to share, what type of angle are you taking in the Why Penn essay?</p>
<p>Although my 217 is, I don’t think my Why Penn essay is very creative or nongeneric. I basically just talked about why I want to go to Penn in the first paragraph and in my second paragraph I described my involvement in a club which showed my leadership skills (I’m applying to Wharton). </p>
<p>Do you guys think the Why Penn essay (specifically the part where they ask why you would be a good match?) should be nongeneric and creative as well? Also, do you guys think you should try to be humble? I find that extremely hard, especially since they explicitly ask why you’d be a good match for Penn.</p>
<p>If there are any current UPenn students who would be kind enough to share how they did their Why Penn essay, I’d appreciate it a lot!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>When they say why you'd be a good match for Penn, you don't have to answer that directly. Rather, you can show it in a more subtle roundabout way.</p>
<p>i think going cheesy is the way for me... puns throughout!</p>
<p>Knightmare, I have absolutely no idea what your post means; care to elaborate?</p>
<p>I'm just going to put my creative writing skills to the test and go for it in the most creative, fresh and inspiring way that I can. I'm still not sure what my exact angle is going to be, but I'll force myself to produce. </p>
<p>(note: the above is a confidence issue I have, it makes me produce better works when I say or type it "out loud." Try it...if you like)</p>
<p>I think that we should answer the question. It ask "why are you a GOOD match for Upenn?" So I think answering the question, without being outright obnoxious or arrogant, is the best way to "address the question," as my english teacher constantly pounds into my skull.</p>
<p>However, subtlety can be just as illusive and inviting to a reader. Hinting at things while describing a situation, all while addressing the question, is really difficult. But, when done effectively, it can be more valuable. That's equivilant to a "risk taker's" path of choice.</p>
<p>Whatever path you choose, best of luck
---later</p>
<p>i'll answer as honestly as i can and hopefully they'll be able to see that i really want to go there.</p>