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Nikhil
10:44
When was first batch of MSE DS admitted ? in other words which year did MSE DS started full time campus program by UPenn?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:47
Nikhil, the full-time program started in Fall of 2017.
Amanzhol
10:47
Hi there Will, I am applying to Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Fall-2020. I was wondering if there is any way of knowing whether admission office received my test scores?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:49
Amanzhol, we can only check once you submit your application, as we are able to look up your application number in our test matching system. Unless you're discussing IELTS, in which case they are mailed and we could check our filing cabinet.
Linghao
10:47
Thanks Will. One more question, if I use the same account, do my professors need to submit their letters again?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:51
Linghao, it really depends on the program to which you are applying. We don't recommend using the same letters again, especially if you're applying for two very different programs, say Bioengineering and Robotics. But if you would like to, then you should fill out all of their regular information on the 2nd application, but select "NO," for the question “Will this provider be submitting the letter of recommendation online?” Then email us at gradstudies@seas.upenn.edu and we will have the letters/forms from your first application uploaded to your second application.
HS
10:51
Hi Will, I understand that UPenn's data science program started from 2017 and just had its first batch of graduates. Can I know the vision or future plan of Penn on this program, e.g. is this program going to expand?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:57
Hi HS. Sorry about that. I'm not sure what you mean when you say "expand." The school was just awarded $25 Million for a new Data Science focused building, so in that since, yes it is going to expand. But it will remain a very selective program, with under 11-12% of applicants being admitted at this time. https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/university-pennsylvania-receives-25-m...
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:52
Have you been to UPenn or Philadelphia?
Yes, I live here (0% | 0 votes)
 
Yes, both (0% | 0 votes)
 
Philadelphia, but not UPenn (0% | 0 votes)
 
The US, but not Philadelphia (50% | 1 vote)
 
I've never been to the US (50% | 1 vote)
 
Total Votes: 2
Mukesh
10:52
What are the employment opportunities after the completion of Masters in Scientific computing ?. Do people find employment once they graduate the scientific computing course ?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:53
Mukesh, yes, they do find employment. Nearly all of our students find employment/further education opportunities after graduation. You can find more information about that on the Career Services post-graduation survey results here: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/post-graduate-outcomes/  and scroll down.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:54
Ok everyone, we're nearly out of time. Please submit your final questions now. We will be off next week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday in the US, and back on December 5, with answers for your questions.
Linghao
10:54
Thank you so much Will!
cool 1
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:54
You're welcome, Linghao.
HS
10:55
Hi Will, you may miss my qn above...
cool 1
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:57
HS, sorry, was just taking a little time to get the link for you. See my answer above.
Nikhil
10:57
Will,
I submitted my application on 15th and two recommender also submitted the LOR's before the deadline. Though only 2 LOR's are required, the 3rd one submitted past the deadline. Now will the 3rd LOR be ignored?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:58
Nikhil, it is up to the program as to whether or not they want to include the 3rd letter in your review. However, if it was submitted close to the deadline, it is more likely than not that it will be included.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:59
Ok everyone, are there any final questions?
HS
10:59
Thank you Will, happy to hear about the news
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:59
Same here. It is very exciting!
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
11:00
That's it for today everyone. You can always email us at gradstudies@seas.upenn.edu. If you're celebrating Thanksgiving, or any other holiday next week, we hope it is a good one! We'll see you on December 5 (or Dec 4, if you submit your application by that time). Have a great day!
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