I honestly didn’t think it was possible to get even more stressed, but it’s happening… I’m going to be such a mess this week
From Dean Furda…
"On Friday, December 9 at 3pm EST, we will release decisions for early applications to Penn.
So many stories of life-changing “a-ha moments,” inspiring mentors, and bucket-list goals emerged from the applications of our ED candidates. My team and I feel honored to represent these many, unique voices in our admissions committee conversations, and we are both humbled and energized by the passion that each applicant displayed for Penn.
The competition this year was, once again, extremely tough. Every application received a thorough, thoughtful review, and the conversations we had around the committee table were underscored by a deep respect for the hard work and effort that we know each student put into every page of their application. Still, we received 6,075 applications this year – a record number – and because of this, we had to have many difficult conversations in committee that we know will lead to disappoint for some students when decisions are released on Friday.
I’ve mentioned the many stories that emerged in the applications from the students themselves, but, during this time of year when family and community are often at the forefront of our minds, I also want to acknowledge the other voices that came through in the files we received: the voices of counselors and teachers, principals and community leaders, brothers, sisters, moms and dads, whose hard work and commitment have been the foundation on which our applicants build their ambitions. I know that cheering squad – that group of dedicated, excited supporters – will be present to jump for joy if the decision on Friday is “Welcome to the Penn’s Class of 2021!” And I also find great comfort in knowing that same, steady group will be there, arms wide open, to remind those who are disappointed, that they are still bound for great things.
My staff and I thank you for your hard work and for all that you’ve shared with us over the last few months."
reading that actually made me cry I am definitely in that group of disappointed sad people
This is so surreal
@skiing26 yup me
Rip me…
@nikhil99 Wow… First time seeing an Italian applicant like me.
Immacolata is the 8th and I got no ponte on Friday 
that letter has me so emo UGHGHDJ
decisions will be out at lunch on friday for me but i’m gonna cry no matter what happens omg penn why do you have to ruin the only period i enjoy
@sajeunesse no but definitely sunday
Retaking my ACTs the 10th… getting the decision notification the 9th…
all I know is, either way, there will be tears. However, I am praying for each and every single one of you, even though I have no clue who you guys are, and I am wishing you the best. Whatever happens, I know you all will succeed.
This is crazy
I got a shorter email
Yeah so did I
what did it say? @food2021
I think everyone got the same email. The longer post was posted on their twitter
Good luck everyone. The best we can say is that we all tried our best. It looks like they are done. It is out in the universe right now. If Penn doesn’t work out, something will and we can take comfort that it is part of a grander scheme.
good luck to all of us guys!! you’re all great and i hope we all get in so we can all be roommate and stress and get excited over stuff together!!!
Did you get that in an email?! I got none of that. It just said the dcaion date
in y’alls applicant portals, does it say anything about Penn receiving the third optional recommendation? I submitted a third but my portal only mentions the teacher recs