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AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:00
Good day, all. My name is Will Fenton and I'm the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at Penn Engineering. I'm here to answer questions you may have about our Graduate Programs, life as a graduate student at Penn and living in Philadelphia.
All applicants will receive a decision. PhD Decisions are still being made at this time.
10:01
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Himanshu
10:02
Hey Will
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:02
Hi Himanshu!
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:02
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Gabby
10:02
Good morning Mr. Fenton, where will I be notified of my PhD application status? Will I receive an email?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:02
Hi Gabby. Yes, you will.
Himanshu
10:02
Nice to talk to you...
I have applied for MSE Data Science Program
Sean
10:03
Hello, when can waitlistes applications expect to receive a final decision ?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:03
Sean, are you an IPD applicant?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:04
Where do you live?
United States (0% | 0 votes)
 
China (42.9% | 3 votes)
 
India (14.3% | 1 vote)
 
Europe (0% | 0 votes)
 
Middle East (0% | 0 votes)
 
Another Region (42.9% | 3 votes)
 
Total Votes: 7
Sean
10:04
Yes
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:05
Sean, unfortunately I don't know. I've been told that they may release more by the end of this week, but because the program is split between Engineering and Design, I can't say for sure, as both schools have to make the decisions on the applicants.
Himanshu
10:04
When can we expect a decision on MSE Data Science Program?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:05
Himanshu, we are releasing decisions this Friday, April 19, as well as May 1 and May 15. You will receive your decision on one of those days. I can't say specifically which day, unfortunately.
Himanshu
10:05
What is the acceptance rate of MSE Data Science Program for last year?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:06
Last year the rate was about 9%. It was the first year we offered the program and it has proven to be very popular.
Yuxin Tang
10:06
Good Morning, Will.  This is Yuxin Tang, an applicant for MSE. scientific computing program. I have a question about course schedule. For the title thesis/practicum(Bucket A), is machine learning with the application in the field of risk management a potentially approved area for research?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:07
Yuxin, unfortunately I can't say, as thesis topics are approved on a per-student basis, after consultation and discussion between the student, the program coordinator, the academic faculty advisor and the thesis advisor, if the latter will be different.
Gary
10:06
Hi there, Are there any Fin aid opportunities for MCIT program students?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:08
Hi Gary, Penn Engineering doesn't offer aid to master's applicants. However, you can find potential opportunities for aid here: http://www.cis.upenn.edu/prospective-students/graduate/aid.php
https://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/gradstudfunding.php
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Sean
10:06
I see, thank you.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:08
You're welcome.
Himanshu
10:08
Hey Will, I have few questions related to program...... What is the total batch size of a MSE Data Science Program?  How many offers have been made so far in this term? ... Are there any chances that the program has spots for the applications which applied in March 15 deadline
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:09
Himanshu, I don't know what the batch size will be because we are still making application decisions. Yes, there are still opportunities for those that applied by the March 15 term, and finally, we don't release numbers for the current application cycle.
Nahee
10:09
Hello.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:09
Hi Nahee
Guest
10:09
Hi Will, do you know how many PhD applicants have been admitted to the MEAM last year? And the accepting rate?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:10
Hi Guest, we admitted 30 MEAM PhDs last year, for an 11% acceptance rate.
Nahee
10:11
I applied BE PhD. You said all efford will be made to make decision by 4/15. But i didn’t get any decision yet
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:12
Nahee, we did make all efforts to release the decisions on 4/15, but it was not guaranteed. Ultimately it is up to the dept as to when they make decisions. I'm sorry if you did not receive one, but I can tell you that we will be sending out additional decisions today.
Himanshu
10:11
Hey will, Can you inform about the last year's batch size of MSE Data Science Program?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:12
Himanshu, sure thing. We had 40 students start the program this past fall.
Michael
10:12
Hi Will! I have applied for the direct-PhD program of MEAM. Last week I contacted the department and was notified that my application is on hold for funding. I am wondering if you can provide some information on my chance of being admitted if I choose to transfer into master application in this situation. And if I do so, how long could I except to receive a decision? Thanks!
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:14
Hi Michael, we don't normally allow an applicant to "transfer," in to a master's program at this point, unless the department explicitly makes this request. That is extremely rare.
Yuxin Tang
10:12
Well noted, thank you, Will.
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