Competitive atmosphere at Penn?

Cavmom
Mon, 01 Jul 2013 12:46:57 +0000

My D is finalizing her list of colleges for applications this fall. Penn is top on her list. I have heard things in the past that Penn is a competitive/cut throat environment and difficult for friendships because of this…everyone looking over their shoulder to see who is creeping up on their class ranking. True or myth?? Can someone tell me more (or less) about this potential red flag? Can a CA girl make friends easily?