Class of 2016 admitted students celebrate on campus at Penn Preview Days with Dean Furda
Freshman Admission
There’s a lot to keep in mind when preparing your college applications. Whether you’re wondering about deadlines, classes, or standardized tests—or just want a better sense of what we “look for” when evaluating applications—you will find the answers here.
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Application Deadlines and Fee
The basics on when to submit your application and test results.
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Early Decision and Regular Decision
If you’re sure Penn is your first choice, apply Early Decision. Otherwise, Regular Decision is the way to go.
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Applying: Requirements and Process
How to apply, required and optional forms, and an application checklist.
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Required Testing
General and school-specific standardized testing requirements.
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Secondary School Record and Transcript
The most important factors in your application: how much you’ve challenged yourself, and how well you’ve done.
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Teacher Evaluations
Your teachers’ observations paint a more complete picture of your efforts.
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Essays
Your best opportunity to cut through the numbers and show us who you really are.
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Interviews
Interviews are a way for us to learn more about you, and for you to learn more about Penn from an alumnus or alumna.
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Advanced Placement Credit, International Baccalaureate Credit, GCSE Advanced (A) Level Examinations, and Pre-College Credit
Some testing and upper-level course work translates into credit or advanced placement at Penn.
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Information for Athletes
Penn and the other Ivy League universities follow a shared set of guidelines for recruitment, admission, and financial aid for student athletes.
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Costs and Financial Aid
Penn’s generous financial aid budget enables need-blind admission and aid packages that meet full need without loans.
