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Jackie
10:47
Hi well, sorry for the confusion. I want to know the enroll rate (attend rate after admitted) for MSE Robotics last year, thank you.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:48
Jackie, not a problem, of 75 admitted, we had 43 enroll.
Where would you live?
On campus (28.6% | 2 votes)
 
Off campus, but near UPenn (42.9% | 3 votes)
 
Off campus in West Philadelphia (0% | 0 votes)
 
Off campus in Center City (14.3% | 1 vote)
 
I have no idea, help! (14.3% | 1 vote)
 
Total Votes: 7
Anthony
10:48
Are interviews required for MEAM PhD applicant?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:49
Anthony, they are not required, but most will be.
Vijay
10:49
@Will, I was talking about PhD program. Sorry for missing the info.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:49
Vijay, we fully fund all of our admitted PhD students unless they are being funded by an outside source (gov't, scholarship, etc)
Haritha
10:49
Hey, I have applied to the Chem Engg Ph.D. program. Just wanted to know if the admission process is on a rolling basis? And when do we get to know about the decisions?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:50
Haritha, it is on a rolling basis. I can't give you a specific date, but we try to have them sent out in 6-8 weeks after the application deadline.
Vijay
10:50
Also, where can I find statistics about alumni from BE PhD program (Where they end up going next? academia vs industry etc..)
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:51
Vijay, you can find some of that information on our career services surveys, here: https://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/surveys.php#GradStudent
Haritha
10:51
Hey, I have applied to the Engg dept PhD program. Just wanted to know if the admission process is on a rolling basis. And when do we get to know the decisions?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:51
Haritha, I answered your question above :)
10:52
Have you been to UPenn or Philadelphia
Yes, I live here (0% | 0 votes)
 
Yes, both (25% | 3 votes)
 
Philadelphia, but not UPenn (16.7% | 2 votes)
 
The US, but not Philadelphia (16.7% | 2 votes)
 
I've never been to the US (41.7% | 5 votes)
 
Total Votes: 12
Vijay
10:52
Thanks Will, I appreciate your response! Excited for my interview.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:52
Vijay, you're welcome, and good luck!
10:53
All, I've already mentioned this a few times, but you can find all master's decision release dates here: https://gradadm.seas.upenn.edu/how-to-apply/ and all PhD programs release decisions on a rolling basis. All applicants will receive a decision.
Yalda
10:53
Ok, thanks Will, I sent the email to gradstudies@seas.upenn.edu and mentioned the problem I have with my late TOEFL iBT test results.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:53
Thanks, Yalda. I'll make sure someone gets back to you by the end of the day today.
Hu
10:53
Are all admitted students for CBE pHD interviewed?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:54
Hu, I believe they do try to interview everyone, but this is handled by the program, so I can't guarantee it.
Ryan
10:55
Do you have any information on the previous admission statistics for the IPD program?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:56
Ryan, yes. 85 applied and 30 were admitted for this past year.
Hu
10:56
if I haven't gotten an nterview does that mean I'm rejected?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:56
Hu, no it doesn't. You're not rejected until you receive a rejection decision.
Aditya
10:57
Is it possible to join as an MSE student, and then be transferred into the PhD program in the second year? Subject to advisor endorsement ofcourse.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:57
Aditya, this is possible, but it is very rare. You would still need to apply through the regular process and then, if admitted would normally start the 2nd semester your 2nd year.
Zheng
10:57
Hello Will! Hope this message finds you well! I was wondering the annual tuition cost of MSE Robotics? Thanks!
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:58
Zheng, it is the same as all of our other master's programs. You can find the costs here: https://gradadm.seas.upenn.edu/paying-for-your-education/
Peter
10:59
When is the scheduled visit day for the MEAM PhD students?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
11:01
Peter, this is for admitted students only. I believe it will be on the weekend of March 22.
Praful Shashi Kumar
11:01
Hi Will, would you please explain how the 'rolling basis', that you've mentioned earlier with respect ESE, works?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
11:02
Praful, sure. When the department makes a decision (admit or reject) they let us know and we send out the decision letters. They do this as they reach decisions, not all at once. Hence the "rolling basis," I refer to.
Vijay
11:02
Also Will, do BE PhD students earn a masters as they work towards their PhD? If I already have a masters, can i transfer credits to finish this requirement earlier?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
11:02
Vijay, they can, but it is not automatic.
Ahmed Alansari
11:02
I’m applying to MCIT and you mentioned that TOEFL is not required but recommended, my question is that i have TOEFL ibt score 66 and and working in an organization that  officially using English for all related work and also my degree modules are all in English but not in a country where English is the official language. Specifically Saudi Arabia. Do i have a chance to be admitted in MCIT online program?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
11:03
Ahmed, I did not say that. It is required for all international students for any graduate program if you have less than 3 years at a school where English is the language of instruction.
11:04
And a 66 score is extremely low so this would be considered a negative on your application.
Have a great day, all.
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