Higher Ed and Admissions
Obama promotes making college more accessible, less expensive
Like President Barack Obama's State of the Union address and proposed budget, Penn has been working toward goals of cutting education costs and helping more students afford college.
Early applicants raise the bar
Class of 2014 SAT scores are up 20 points over the past two classes and applications came from 48 states and all across the world, according to Dean of Admissions Eric Furda.
Skipping out on senior year
To fulfill the requirements to graduate in less than eight semesters, it takes a “very solid student” to plan his courses carefully and to manage overloading, Scott Romeika, director of academic affairs and advising at the Wharton School, explained.
State U. campus proposed for Philadelphia
A new state university option within Philadelphia may encourage students to attend college within their home city at a more affordable rate than private schools like Drexel, La Salle and St. Joseph's.
U. switches to direct loans
Penn's loan program will switch to Direct Lending from the government, which will allow students quicker access to funds and provide a small reduction in fees.
Ivies see rise in total applications
The applicant pools at Ivy League schools are getting more competitive every year. Penn, Brown and Princeton all saw significant increases in applications for admissions.
Total apps break U. record
Total applications rose 17 percent from last year to the highest total in Penn history: 26,800. Prospective Penn students seem to be feeling the pressure of increased competition.
Aiding local college applicants
Philadelphia is preparing to go to college with the help of Mayor Michael Nutter — who recently announced plans to create a college office on the first floor of City Hall.
Penn not included on Princeton Review's Best Value list
Penn is noticeably absent from the 2010 Princeton Review and USA Today rankings of “Best Value Colleges.”
Obama turns focus to degrees
With the national economy in recession, the importance of producing a well-educated and well-qualified American workforce has grown.