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AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:00
Good day, all. My name is Will Fenton and I'm an Enrollment Specialist for 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.
2:01
Here are some links that you may find useful:
Application Link:
https://www.applyweb.com/upenng/index.ftl
How To Apply:
https://gradadm.seas.upenn.edu/how-to-apply/
Grad School FAQ Link:
https://gradadm.seas.upenn.edu/faq/
Student Financial Services:
http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/
Costs
https://gradadm.seas.upenn.edu/paying-for-your-education/
Potential Fellowship and Financial Aid Information
http://www.cis.upenn.edu/prospective-students/graduate/aid.php
https://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/gradstudfunding.php
JP Eckert Fellowship for CIS-Related programs
http://www.cis.upenn.edu/prospective-students/graduate/aid-eckert.php
International Students & Scholars Services:
https://global.upenn.edu/isss/new
April 15 National Grad School Decision Agreement:
https://cgsnet.org/april-15-resolution
International Student Pre-Departure Checklist:
https://global.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/Pre-Departure%20Checklist...
Marisa
2:01
Hello,
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:01
Hi Marisa
Guest
2:01
Hello Will,
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:02
Hi Guest
Anonymous
2:01
Hi Mr. Fenton
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:02
Hi Anonymous
Melanie
2:02
Hello Will!
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:02
Hi Melanie
Adaranijo Adedolapo
2:02
Glad to have you on this session will
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:02
Hi Adaranijo
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:02
Where do you live?
United States (69.2% | 9 votes)
 
China (0% | 0 votes)
 
India (23.1% | 3 votes)
 
Europe (0% | 0 votes)
 
Middle East (0% | 0 votes)
 
Another Region (7.7% | 1 vote)
 
Total Votes: 13
Mike
2:02
Hello
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:03
Hi Mike
James
2:02
Hi,
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:03
Hi James
Adaranijo Adedolapo
2:02
Yea
Can i start with my questions
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:03
Go right ahead, Adaranijo
Guest
2:03
Hello Will,
I am working on submitting an application for the PhD program for Bioengineering . When I took my GRE a few weeks ago, I sent my scores to the University of Pennsylvania and specified a Biomedical Engineering department (2926, 1603), but I did not use the correct code of 2888. Do I need to resend my scores for an additional fee, or will the correct program still be able to access them?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:05
Hi Guest. Thanks for applying. We should receive them, no problem. If there is a slight delay, it shouldn't prevent us from starting our review if you included the unofficial scores on your application. You can also log into your application account and check to see if we have your official scores matched: https://www.applyweb.com/upenng/index.ftl
Guest
2:03
Hi Will! I am applying for the PhD program in CIS. One of my letter writers is busy in a conference and mentioned he might be late to submit the letter by a few hours or upto a day. Would my application still be considered in that case?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:06
Guest, our deadline is 11:59PM EST on Dec 15. We do not normally accept any items submitted after the deadline, including the letters. I would contact them and implore them that we consider it a hard deadline.
James
2:05
Will GRE scores sent to 2926 be received at the bio engineering
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:06
James, yes, we will still get scores sent to that code as well.
Mike
2:05
Hey Will,
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:06
Hello, Mike.
Adaranijo Adedolapo
2:05
I will like to know if UnPenn accepts a 2.98 for a Graduate Study in Data Science
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:07
Adaranijo, the Data Science MSE program has been our most competitive master's program since it started, with less than 10% of applicants accepted. We don't have a GPA requirement, but that GPA would definitely be the lower side of what might be considered.
Mike
2:06
**sorry for the typo. I am applying for the Masters program in Materials Engineering, and I live in Wilmington, DE. What is the parking situation like? Is it possible to commute by car and have a guaranteed spot every day?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:09
Mike, it is possible to commute by car. To guarantee a spot I'd recommend getting a spot in one of the lots/garages, as parking around school  on the street is mostly pay-as-you-go. You can find more info here: https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/maps/parking
Adaranijo Adedolapo
2:06
I am a prospective international student
Yanqi Liu
2:06
Hi Will, I hope you are doing great! I am a prospective student for the Data Science program. I have an application specific question: I switched program in my online application after my recommenders have submitted their letters for me, would that potentially be a problem? Also, are the personal notes I sent along with the recommendation invitations visible to the admission committee? I mentioned the program I choose previously so I'm worried that it would cause confusion. Thanks!
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:10
Yanqi, I'd recommend sending an email to admissions2@seas.upenn.edu and asking us to note this on your application, so that the reviewers will understand in case one or more of your recommenders mention the other program.
Melanie
2:09
My first question is does the Master's program for Systems Engineering have any explicit prerequisites? The website for the program states that common enrolling majors are engineering, math, economics, and other disciplines that may have received quantitative preparation but it doesn't give any specific courses. My questions then are is there any specific courses I need for enrollment in the Master's? If so, would I be able to take them following admittance? And would a research-focused social science be applicable for entry?
AvatarWill Fenton, Enrollment Specialist
2:11
Hi Melanie. There are no specific pre-reqs. Did you see this on their program site, under Prereqs: Entering students generally have baccalaureate degrees in the engineering, mathematical, physical or economic sciences. Students with degrees in other fields who have expertise in quantitative and computer analyses also enter the program?
2:12
Sorry, I misread your 2nd part; you have seen it :) No, there are no specific courses you need to enroll to qualify for the masters. We don't have conditional admission, so if you are admitted you are admitted to the full program and aren't required to do additional work before the program begins. It is quite possible that your background would be fine. That's one of only several pieces that are considered when they review your application.
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