Admissions
Gender balance in admissions leaves gaps in culture within schools
According to the 2014 data, 10 percent of 18,286 male applicants were accepted to Penn, and 11 percent of 17,580 female applicants were admitted.
Students surprised by Convocation’s focus on mental health
Few expected convocation to pointedly address the mental health crisis that has rocked Penn’s campus since six students committed suicide within 15 months.
Students, applicants respond to Penn's changed testing requirements
Now that the essay portion of the ACT and SAT is no longer required, one prospective student described the change as "a big load of weight" being lifted off her shoulders
UPDATED: Penn drops SAT essay from application requirements
Penn's Admissions Office announced Friday that it will no longer consider the essay scores of applicants' writing SATs, a change that will take effect this fall.Penn alum develops app aiming to make college admissions advice more affordable
Ivy Authority, which was co-founded by 2010 College graduate Michael Tate, allows students from around the globe to ask questions regarding the college application process and receive answers from Ivy graduates
Girl accepted to 26 colleges chooses Penn
Arianna Alexander was accepted to 26 colleges, including six Ivy League schools, and received over $3 million in scholarship offers.
Colleges' focus on diversity may leave Asians at an admissions disadvantage
A Princeton University study found that identifying as Asian on a college application translates to the same disadvantage as scoring 50 points lower on the SAT.
Admissions yield rate holds steady at 66 percent
Last year, the yield rate for the Class of 2018 was also 66 percent. The overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2019 was 9.9 percent, also the same number as last year.
Social media plays increasing role in admissions
A college consultant said that admissions officers will investigate if any concerns are raised about a particular applicant.
Wharton program for high school students provides a leg up, but not a foot in the door
Many rising high school seniors apply to the intensive business program, Leadership in the Business World, with an ultimate hope of gaining admission to Wharton.
Penn alumnae discuss evolving admissions landscape
Alumnae from the classes of 1975, 1985 and 1995 shared their application stories, and revealed how much things have changed.
Waitlisting is rarely a reason for hope
Some students are placed on the waitlist at Penn to maintain relations with schools or families.
Class of 2019 share their Penn stories
The Daily Pennsylvanian checked in with three of Penn's newest Quakers to find out what drew them to Penn and what they hope to experience when they arrive on campus.
Students critique curriculum, community of Benjamin Franklin Scholars program
The Benjamin Franklin Scholars program promises to offer undergraduates a fulfilling, intellectually rigorous way to pursue their interests at Penn, but some students say the program could use improving.
Admissions Office aims to separate Quaker Days and Spring Fling
As hundreds of prospective Penn students flood campus for Quaker Days, current students are gearing up for the wildest weekend of the year.
Branding 101: How Penn sells itself to prospective students
As hundreds of recently-admitted high school students buzz around campus, the Undergraduate Admissions Office and the members of the Kite and Key Society are working hard to present Penn in a "positive light."
Students protest closure of Africa Center in front of prospective undergrads
The protest was sparked by the announcement that the Africa Center will close and the African Studies department will merge with the Center for Africana Studies.
Penn hasn't changed Greek life pitch to prospective students, despite scandals and tension
Although a string of Greek life scandals have proliferated in the national media, Penn continues to give fraternities and sororities a positive spin to prospective students.
Penn graduate schools slip in recent ranking
Students and administration think there's more to a good graduate program than numbers.
