Looking For Insight Into Transfer Process

muerteapablo
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:23:08 +0000

I had great luck with transfer credit, but it’s true that it can be a daunting (and seemingly vengeful) system to navigate. I might even recommend “editing” your syllabus a little bit, to make sure that it matches with Penn’s analogue.

As for basic transferring advice: it’s getting more and more competitive. Last year, they only accepted 162 out of more than 2000 applicants, for around a 7.7% acceptance rate. The year before was 200, or about 9.8%. (see the recent DP article).

It fluctuates, but there’s been a downward trend recently, especially as retention rates increase, leaving fewer spaces for transfers. Good luck.