JotCast | Prospective Graduate Student Chat Feb 6, 2019

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Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:01

You are welcome.

Guest

11:01

Hello, Will how are you doing? I am applying for the MCIT program on campus. Are international students allowed to apply? I was told that they can't apply to the online one

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:02

Guest, yes, you are allowed to apply. And you are also allowed to apply to the online program as well. Can you tell me who told you that you are not allowed to apply?

Mosha Deng

11:02

Thank you, Will. I will have been out of school for 5+ years by the time the Fall semester rolls around (I graduated May 2014). Would this suffice? I will confirm with the Biotech office in any case. Thanks!

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:03

Mosha, that's a great question and one I haven't actually received before. Please email it to gradstudies@seas.upenn.edu and someone will get back to you with an answer.

Riya Philip

11:03

Thank you, and When is the deadline for the masters in CIS program?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:03

Riya, it is March 15, 2019.

Riya Philip

11:05

Thank you again

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:05

You're welcome, again

11:07

Mosha, I just got an answer, and yes, if you graduated in May of 2014, then you can have all non-academic letters of recommendation.

Naif

11:07

Hi, I am sponsored by SACM and O am looking for Master degree in Nanotechnology (IELTS = 6, GRE= not yet)

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:08

Naif, thanks for letting us know. We do recommend a minimum IELTS score of 7.5. It is not required, but with a lower score the rest of your application will need to be that much more outstanding.

Naif

11:10

I'm still doing my best to achieve that score, when is the deadline for Nanotechnology program please ?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:11

Naif, the deadline is March 15, 2019.

Yashna

11:11

Hi, Will
I am an international student applying to the MCIT program. Does the toefl requirement get waived if I have completed my undergraduate studies in a university in the US?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:11

Yashna, you must have completed at least 3 years by the time the program would start to have it waivd.

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11:13

Have you received decisions from other schools?

Yes (0% | 0 votes)

No (0% | 0 votes)

I've recieved some decisions, but not all (0% | 0 votes)

I've been wait-listed (100% | 1 vote)

Total Votes: 1

Naif

11:13

I forget to mention that I have completed my ESL program in Georgetown University, does that make any change with the requirements?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:14

Naif, no, we don't consider ESL programs. Our thought is that if you've passed an ESL program, we would expect that your IELTS/TOEFL scores would meet our minimum recommended scores.

Naif

11:16

Ok thank you so much, my last question, is there any email that answers my questions later?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:16

Yes, you can send an email to gradstudies@seas.upenn.edu.

Yashna

11:18

Thanks, Will! Now, since I come from a non-comp sci background. Could you give me advice on how I can strengthen my application? Will my application have a heavier weight on my personal statement?Is there a specific gpa requirement you are looking for?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:21

Yashna, the personal statement will definitely carry great weight, however, since this program is designed for those with a non-comp scie background, applicants come from many different areas. I'd recommend looking at the potential course list, here: http://www.cis.upenn.edu/current-students/graduate/mcit/index.php, for an idea of what to emphasize and how to get ready for the potential program. As for GPA, there is not a requirement, but you can find avg stats for applying students here: http://www.cis.upenn.edu/prospective-students/graduate/applying-stats....

Naif

11:21

Thank you so much, and you have a wonderful day

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:21

You as well, Naif.

Steph

11:21

Hi Will - One of my references would like to have his assistant submit my letter of recommendation on his behalf. Would it be acceptable for the admin to send the LOR, with the letter writer CC'd, to gradstudies@seas.upenn.edu?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:23

Steph, we'd prefer that you go through the online recommendation system, as in addition to asking for a letter, there is also a form that we ask to be filled out. If necessary, they could use the link here: https://www.graduateadmissions.upenn.edu/offline_recommendation, and then submit it to admissions2@seas.upenn.edu, with your name, the specific program to which you are applying and LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION in the Subject header.

Steph

11:26

I see, thank you for the clarification.

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:26

Steph, you're welcome.

Yashna

11:26

Thank you so much, Will!

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

11:26

Yashna, you're welcome!

11:27

Have you been to UPenn or Philadelphia?

Yes, I live here (0% | 0 votes)

Yes, both (0% | 0 votes)

Philadelphia, but not UPenn (66.7% | 2 votes)

The US, but not Philadelphia (0% | 0 votes)

I've never been to the US (33.3% | 1 vote)

Total Votes: 3

11:31

Thanks for chatting, everyone! Have a great day and remember, the deadline is March 15!

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