<p>I’m a current first year transfer at Penn. I’ll answer some quick questions I used to see ALL the time on this website when I was applying. I just had the random desire to offer some help in such a stressful time <3 but…I will most likely never revisit this website ever again…ever.</p>
<p>Yes, Wharton does accept transfers. I’ve met quite a few, actually. Most DO come from top tier universities, such as Duke, Columbia, and UChicago. I will tell you, though, that I know a handful of Wharton transfers who come from average schools. </p>
<p>The transfer acceptance rate was 8% for my year, and I’m pretty sure Penn will aim lower.</p>
<p>Please be 100% sure of ACTUALLY wanting to transfer to Penn. There’s not much of a difference in the quality of education you will receive when deciding between other top tier schools (e.g. Northwestern, Brown). Penn is mostly a name. It is YOU who will make or break your college experience. Penn’s vigor is not that tough, but the curve kills. The competition drives the vigor of the school, not the material itself. </p>
<p>Yes, you can retake your ACT/SAT. That is what I did. Also, I only sent in my ACT scores. </p>
<p>Your GPA matters, period. I understand that admissions are said to be holistic, but think of how you would handle admissions if over 2,000 students applied for only 200 transfer spots. </p>
<p>Penn’s stereotype is that it is very social and preprofessional. Yep, pretty much. However, Penn is a huge school and you will surely find your niche. Penn is like every other school, diverse. Seriously, I feel as if Penn is the most diverse top ten school. There are groups of every type here. I would venture to say that Penn is not the stereotypical Ivy League school. I’ve only met a few students here who fit into that certain stereotype. I think this is the predominant reason as to why most transfers gravitate toward Penn. If you’ve noticed that your school is homogenous in regard to its social scene and demographics, then Penn might be a good option. </p>
<p>Penn has a campus as well as a campus feel. Seldom do Penn students ever go out to Philly.</p>
<p>It does not matter when you submit your application, as long as it is submitted before the deadline.</p>
<p>Do not email admission counselors as a way to “stand out.”</p>
<p>Make your transfer essay specific in regard to what you want to pursue academically, as well as what type of research you are interested in. It’s good to even mention specific names of professors here at Penn that you are interested in.</p>
<p>Most transfers were first rejected as high school applicants.</p>
<p>Penn does accept community college transfers. </p>
<p>Transfers have their own orientation. Penn does an extremely nice job at this. They bought us dinner, took us out to bowling, and even rented out a cruise for us. </p>
<p>Your high school record still matters but not to the degree you would think. I know many transfers here who excelled during high school but were not necessarily the “star” of their high school. </p>
<p>sorry for any grammar errors <3
p.s. come to penn :)</p>