UPenn ED vs. Yale SCEA

bubbabeans
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 23:52:43 +0000

I’m a rising senior, so I’ll be applying to colleges shortly. I recently visited Yale and UPenn and fell in love with both. I want to apply to one ED, but I’m having a really hard time deciding between the two. I liked Yale’s campus a little bit more, but liked that UPenn is in the heart of Philly. Yale has a SCEA acceptance rate of about 15% (non-binding), compared to its RD 6%. UPenn has about a 25% ED acceptance rate (binding), compared to its RD 9%. I’m a 3.8 (unweighted), 1400 SAT student from the West Coast.I also have a disability, which gives me diversity. I have a pretty good set of extracurriculars (started a peer health program that has been implemented in my school district, directed multiple successful fundraisers, NHS, steady volunteering, etc.) I plan to start with a Pre-Med track and Social Justice/Entrepnuniership major. I prefer a more liberal, student activist, not highly competitive environment, although I know both schools have a mix of these traits. Any tips on how to choose which to apply to early or insider views about the schools? Thanks!