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AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:10
Shubham, no, not at this time.
Anudeep
10:10
Hello Will, can we expect the Nanotechnology department to give out admits today or will they be giving them in the coming weeks?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:10
Hi Anudeep, I believe that will be much closer to the March 15 deadline.
Anudeep
10:14
Thank you. Does that mean that not all departments (Nanotechnolgy) are releasing the decisions on a rolling basis for MS applicants?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:15
Anudeep, as the change in when decisions will be released was announced this week, their may be decisions released in the future on Fridays. However, I know that they will not release decisions today.
Anudeep
10:16
Thank you for the info. Have a nice day, Will.
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AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:17
You're welcome, Anudeep. Have a good day as well and good luck.
Jayadev Reddy Chevireddi
10:18
Hello Will, for MSE Robotics can more than 2 Lors be sent
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:18
Hi Jayadev Reddy. Yes, we can receive up to 3 letters.
Vridhi
10:20
Hi Will! I am applying to the M:IPD program. I am confused about the  Portfolio requiremenths that state that each image should be numbered, with size, date created and medium. Can you please elborate on each point?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:21
Hi Vridhi, I'd recommend numbering the images as you import them into the document you create, and then providing an appendix that includes that information for each image. Does that help?
Vridhi
10:23
Yes Will! However as per my portfolio I do not see what information to provide as I have included pictures in form of mood boards and digital App process prototypes. I will yet try my best. However is it mandatory for each image? Will I be disqualified if I do not no. Each image?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:24
Vridhi, you would not be disqualified. However, if you provide no information to the image, it may be difficult to discern what the image is, so it would not benefit, and possibly even detract, from your application.
Vridhi
10:24
What do you mean by medium? Is it the medium of the product or service shown or the software I used to present it?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:25
Vridhi, the medium is the type of item created - for example, if discussing art - medium is the type of materials used: canvas, digital, fabric, etc.
Guest
10:25
Hi i am jinson, Is it okay if the LORs are being provided after the deadline since my Recommender is away on a travel
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:26
Guest, we do require that all materials, including letters of recommendation, are submitted by the deadline. If this is not done so by the deadline, it's up to the department as to whether or not the application will be reviewed.
Jayadev Reddy Chevireddi
10:25
Hello Will, I have added 3 recommenders for my MSE Robotics application. Two of them submitted the LOR's, but I cannot reach out to the other recommender. Since the deadline is tomorrow if by chance he doesn't send the LOR will this affect my application as Robotics only requires 2.
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:27
Jayadev, as long as one of the recommenders that has submitted is an academic one, then you will be fine and your application will not be negatively affected by only having two submitted.
Guest
10:27
Are any MCIT (campus) decisions going out today?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:27
Hi Guest. At this time I do not believe so.
Junpyo
10:27
Hello, Will! One of the three professors who I requested the letters for might not be able to submit the letter on time. Since the other two letters were submitted, would the absence of a letter be any issue for the application?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:28
Hi Junpyo, as long as one of the letters submitted is from an academic source, this will be fine and your application should not be negatively affected by having two letters.
Vridhi
10:28
okay Thank you Will! So if I have conceptualised a technical product? I need not provide too deep details if I am not from a technical background. A broader medium is acceptable? I am sorry I am asking so much, as I am not able to get into too much of technical specifications though I have a broader idea
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:29
Vridhi, it is fine that you're asking these questions and yes, that should be fine to include.
Shaunak
10:28
Hello, Will
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:29
Hi Shaunak
Jayadev Reddy Chevireddi
10:28
Thank you Will and yes both the LOR's are from academic ones.
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:29
Jayadev, that's great. You'll be fine regarding that requirement.
Shaunak
10:33
Could you please check if my university name is on your list of universities. My university name is Savitribai Phule Pune University.
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:35
Sure, Shaunak. It is on our list. However, there information we have is that English and Marathi are the languages of instruction. Is this correct?
Vridhi
10:33
after reading the curriculum I am a little Confused as to weather the course provides equal importance on digital products and services. Given my background and experience I am excited for the course but Have not provided Details regarding physical products other than a want to innovate as per various challenges. I ask this in reference to the statement of professional interest as I feel that it is necessary to provide strong referbce to physical products
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:37
Vridhi, that is a great question, but unfortunately one that is too specific for me to be able to fully answer. You can contact the Program Coordinator, Maryeileen Griffith at mebg@seas.upenn.edu.
Vridhi
10:34
lastly I have gained ny education uptil now from India. Will I need to provide WES evaluation before the deadline? My evaluation is complete, however sending it now will mean it will be delivered pist deadline
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:37
Vridhi, we don't require WES evaluation, and only require official transcripts if you are admitted and choose to attend.
Jayadev Reddy Chevireddi
10:34
And in the Research Experience section can I include the research work that I did for my project along with my professor.
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:37
Jayadev, yes, that would be fine.
Dennis
10:35
Good Morning, Will. I'm applying for MSE in Chemical Engineering. I'm wondering when the decision will be made.
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
10:38
Dennis, most likely they could start be released next Friday, Feb 7.
Shaunak
10:38
Yes.
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