<p>1) If it’s a rejection letter, I’ll probably just casually open it alone and throw it aside. If it’s an admission letter I’m opening it with my parents for sure.</p>
<p>2) As much as I think affirmative action affects me (I’m Asian), I think there should be some sort of block as to not admit a school of all Asians (just like there is a block for gender to keep it as close to a 1:1 ratio as possible).</p>
<p>@mylife I wouldn’t worry about it too much. I doubt they have enough time to google or even go to that link to see it. (They’re more concerned about what you wrote about it)</p>
<p>I understand the idea of Affirmative Action to ensure that a school isn’t heavily swayed a certain way, it just makes me sad knowing that some people with phenomenal stats would be hindered by their over-representation of their race. And that someone with fairly-mediocre stats could be accepted due to the fact that there is a quota to be filled. I’m not saying Penn does this, I’m just saying in general it’s saddening that a verrrry well qualified individual may not be accepted into his school of choice because of origin. </p>
<p>And since it’s an email, I’m opening it alone, but my friend is coming over to console/ celebrate with me, and afterwards I’ll obviously show my parents either way. But the only eyes looking at it originally will be mine.</p>
<p>@EmPaige21 I also applied as a math major also we’re in good luck because Eric Furda mentioned in an article I read on the DP that last year they were able to admit “more typically underenrolled majors, like math and physics” due to the increase in applications. :D</p>
<p>To everyone else good luck! Possibly 14 days…</p>
<p>I applied to Penn Engineering (SEAS) ED for computer science.
I sent my application on October 30th.
No, I didn’t write the optional essay because I thought it would become redundant as I talked about my interests in my Penn supplement.
I’m from India. :)</p>
<p>Also, is there a reason why there are only 3-4 engineering ED applicants to Penn? I mean, I know why there are so many Wharton applicants because Penn is known for Wharton, but I’m surprised there are very few engineering applicants. LOL
I heard that It’s easier for girls to get into engineering because of the unbalanced ratio? Is this true or is it just a rumor? Since you guys are experts at Penn, maybe you could help :)</p>
<p>SEAS has the 2nd highest acceptance rate (behind nursing), but also the most self-selective applicant pool, so it’s sort of an artificial increase. It’s not REALLY easier because those who apply all have high math and science test scores, grades, and ECs.</p>
<p>Are we getting letters in the mail for sure? My friend got accepted into CAS last year, and I think she was notified through the penn portal…
Anyone here applying to Huntsman? :D</p>
<p>The decision is posted on the portal on the announced date. A couple days later, I think there is a package mailed out (a big one if you’re admitted, a small one if you’re not) that includes details about financial aid and things to come etcetc (again, this is if you’re admitted. If not, I assume you either don’t get a letter or you get JUST a letter).</p>
<p>I’m assuming it’s self-selective to a certain extent since it’s more unique than CAS and Wharton. I couldn’t tell you to what extent though. Sorry.</p>
<p>Huh, I thought Wharton would be the most self-selective. If it makes a difference, Wharton’s matriculation rate is about 75% - people who get into HYPMS go to Wharton instead. I think the only ‘institution’ with a higher matriculation rate is Harvard who’s is in the higher 70s. I have no real facts to back up the whole self-selective deal, but I would imagine it’s Wharton.</p>
<p>Hello guys! Sorry to kill the combo thing you have going here. First post here on CC.</p>
<p>Applying SEAS ED, bioengineering.</p>
<p>The Yay Area, CA</p>
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<p>As we’ve got two weeks to go, I’m getting anxious too! Hopefully things will pan out well for the most of us. SEAS has some pretty strong, science-y applicants.</p>
also we’re in good luck because Eric Furda mentioned in an article I read on the DP that last year they were able to admit “more typically underenrolled majors, like math and physics” due to the increase in applications. :D</p>