How NOT to write your college essay Penn In the News Forbes How NOT to write your college essay Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule says that well-meaning editorial interference to polish the writing in a college application essay can take the personal “shine” out of the message. Harvard University applications fall by 5% Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Harvard University applications fall by 5% Penn received more than 65,000 undergraduate applications for the Class of 2028, the most in its history. Penn will remain SAT optional for the next admission cycle Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn will remain SAT optional for the next admission cycle Penn will remain standardized test optional for the 2024-25 admissions cycle, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Penn Trustees approve 2024-2025 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget nocred Penn Trustees approve 2024-2025 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a 3.9% increase in tuition and a record $311 million undergraduate financial aid budget for the coming year. The FAFSA has changed—what to know Image: iStock/Richard Stephen The FAFSA has changed—what to know Significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application will streamline the process for students and their parents. Tackling research projects can help students get into top colleges and universities Penn In the News The Hechinger Report Tackling research projects can help students get into top colleges and universities Between a third and half of admitted Penn students have showcased their research projects in their applications. Should colleges use AI in admissions? Penn In the News Higher Ed Dive Should colleges use AI in admissions? Doctoral student Benjamin Lira Luttges of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how human shortcomings foster some of the issues related to artificial intelligence in admissions. Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Penn In the News Forbes.com Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule comments on community partnerships and other initiatives working to help students, especially those who may not have access to external guidance or support, find their way to higher ed. Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers A new free course at Penn, Applying to College 101, will guide students through the college admissions process in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn In the News Inside Higher Ed Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn reported a record number of more than 59,000 applicants this year, with remarks from Dean Whitney Soule of Admissions on the application’s newly instituted requirement: a written thank-you note to someone. Load More
Harvard University applications fall by 5% Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Harvard University applications fall by 5% Penn received more than 65,000 undergraduate applications for the Class of 2028, the most in its history. Penn will remain SAT optional for the next admission cycle Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn will remain SAT optional for the next admission cycle Penn will remain standardized test optional for the 2024-25 admissions cycle, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Penn Trustees approve 2024-2025 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget nocred Penn Trustees approve 2024-2025 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a 3.9% increase in tuition and a record $311 million undergraduate financial aid budget for the coming year. The FAFSA has changed—what to know Image: iStock/Richard Stephen The FAFSA has changed—what to know Significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application will streamline the process for students and their parents. Tackling research projects can help students get into top colleges and universities Penn In the News The Hechinger Report Tackling research projects can help students get into top colleges and universities Between a third and half of admitted Penn students have showcased their research projects in their applications. Should colleges use AI in admissions? Penn In the News Higher Ed Dive Should colleges use AI in admissions? Doctoral student Benjamin Lira Luttges of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how human shortcomings foster some of the issues related to artificial intelligence in admissions. Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Penn In the News Forbes.com Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule comments on community partnerships and other initiatives working to help students, especially those who may not have access to external guidance or support, find their way to higher ed. Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers A new free course at Penn, Applying to College 101, will guide students through the college admissions process in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn In the News Inside Higher Ed Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn reported a record number of more than 59,000 applicants this year, with remarks from Dean Whitney Soule of Admissions on the application’s newly instituted requirement: a written thank-you note to someone. Load More
Penn will remain SAT optional for the next admission cycle Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn will remain SAT optional for the next admission cycle Penn will remain standardized test optional for the 2024-25 admissions cycle, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Penn Trustees approve 2024-2025 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget nocred Penn Trustees approve 2024-2025 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a 3.9% increase in tuition and a record $311 million undergraduate financial aid budget for the coming year. The FAFSA has changed—what to know Image: iStock/Richard Stephen The FAFSA has changed—what to know Significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application will streamline the process for students and their parents. Tackling research projects can help students get into top colleges and universities Penn In the News The Hechinger Report Tackling research projects can help students get into top colleges and universities Between a third and half of admitted Penn students have showcased their research projects in their applications. Should colleges use AI in admissions? Penn In the News Higher Ed Dive Should colleges use AI in admissions? Doctoral student Benjamin Lira Luttges of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how human shortcomings foster some of the issues related to artificial intelligence in admissions. Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Penn In the News Forbes.com Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule comments on community partnerships and other initiatives working to help students, especially those who may not have access to external guidance or support, find their way to higher ed. Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers A new free course at Penn, Applying to College 101, will guide students through the college admissions process in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn In the News Inside Higher Ed Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn reported a record number of more than 59,000 applicants this year, with remarks from Dean Whitney Soule of Admissions on the application’s newly instituted requirement: a written thank-you note to someone. Load More
Penn Trustees approve 2024-2025 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget nocred Penn Trustees approve 2024-2025 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a 3.9% increase in tuition and a record $311 million undergraduate financial aid budget for the coming year.
The FAFSA has changed—what to know Image: iStock/Richard Stephen The FAFSA has changed—what to know Significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application will streamline the process for students and their parents.
Tackling research projects can help students get into top colleges and universities Penn In the News The Hechinger Report Tackling research projects can help students get into top colleges and universities Between a third and half of admitted Penn students have showcased their research projects in their applications. Should colleges use AI in admissions? Penn In the News Higher Ed Dive Should colleges use AI in admissions? Doctoral student Benjamin Lira Luttges of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how human shortcomings foster some of the issues related to artificial intelligence in admissions. Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Penn In the News Forbes.com Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule comments on community partnerships and other initiatives working to help students, especially those who may not have access to external guidance or support, find their way to higher ed. Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers A new free course at Penn, Applying to College 101, will guide students through the college admissions process in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn In the News Inside Higher Ed Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn reported a record number of more than 59,000 applicants this year, with remarks from Dean Whitney Soule of Admissions on the application’s newly instituted requirement: a written thank-you note to someone. Load More
Should colleges use AI in admissions? Penn In the News Higher Ed Dive Should colleges use AI in admissions? Doctoral student Benjamin Lira Luttges of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how human shortcomings foster some of the issues related to artificial intelligence in admissions. Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Penn In the News Forbes.com Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule comments on community partnerships and other initiatives working to help students, especially those who may not have access to external guidance or support, find their way to higher ed. Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers A new free course at Penn, Applying to College 101, will guide students through the college admissions process in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn In the News Inside Higher Ed Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn reported a record number of more than 59,000 applicants this year, with remarks from Dean Whitney Soule of Admissions on the application’s newly instituted requirement: a written thank-you note to someone. Load More
Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Penn In the News Forbes.com Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule comments on community partnerships and other initiatives working to help students, especially those who may not have access to external guidance or support, find their way to higher ed. Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers A new free course at Penn, Applying to College 101, will guide students through the college admissions process in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn In the News Inside Higher Ed Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn reported a record number of more than 59,000 applicants this year, with remarks from Dean Whitney Soule of Admissions on the application’s newly instituted requirement: a written thank-you note to someone. Load More
Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Colleges should shoulder the burden of SCOTUS admissions ruling, not students, say Philly college advisers A new free course at Penn, Applying to College 101, will guide students through the college admissions process in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling, with remarks from Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule. Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn In the News Inside Higher Ed Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn reported a record number of more than 59,000 applicants this year, with remarks from Dean Whitney Soule of Admissions on the application’s newly instituted requirement: a written thank-you note to someone. Load More
Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn In the News Inside Higher Ed Competitive colleges have a great admissions year Penn reported a record number of more than 59,000 applicants this year, with remarks from Dean Whitney Soule of Admissions on the application’s newly instituted requirement: a written thank-you note to someone.