JotCast | Prospective Graduate Student Chat, Oct 17, 2019

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Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:21

Kushan, we recommend no more than 2-3 pages.

Kushan

10:23

I wish to obtain a letter of recommendation from a post-doc I worked under. Will that in any way not be looked favourably upon?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:25

Kushan, this should be fine if they can speak to your ability to succeed in the classroom, work successfully in groups/group projects, synthesize concepts/ideas and/or coursework into real-world application/implementation.

Ryan

10:25

Thank you! In terms of number of admission for MCIT program, is the number on the website the combined number of admission for both online and on-campus options?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:25

Ryan, no, this is for the on-campus program. The online program usually admits around 200 students per semester.

Linghao Yang

10:28

Hi will

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:28

Hi Linghao

Kushan

10:28

Could you share some statistics related to job offers for MSE/CIS students?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:29

Kushan, you can find that information here for 2018 grads: https://cdn.uconnectlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2019/08/2018_...

10:30

You can find the overall reports here: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/post-graduate-outcomes/ and scroll towards the bottom For Engineering

Xinyi DATS

10:30

I have graduated and received my bachelor's degree. Is it necessary for me to upload my degree credential for application?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:31

Xinyi, if the degree award is not specifically mentioned on the transcript, then yes, we would need that as well.

Ryan

10:30

As far as the number of student admission, which cycle would you say is more competitive for the MCIT program, the early decision (Nov 15th deadline) or the regular one?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:31

The regular one is more competitive, because we have more applicants.

Kushan

10:31

If not accepted in the early deadline admissions, can there be any consideration for the regular deadline?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:31

Kushan, no, you may only apply once for each program per application cycle. The early/regular deadlines are both part of the same application cycle.

Linghao Yang

10:32

Hi will, the deadline is Nov 15, is that means UPenn need to receive everything on that day? I will take my gre test on Nov 12, can I send my score later?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:34

Linghao, that deadline is for the early decision deadline, for 6 of our programs. If you take the GRE test on Nov 12, you should receive the "unofficial scores," that day or the next, so you can still include those on the application. We don't need the official scores to begin the application review process, but you will need to have them sent to UPenn so that we get them as soon as possible.

Kushan

10:34

Does UPenn recommend any templates or format for the Resume?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:34

Nope - this is up to the applicant. We just need to make sure it is legible and easy to understand.

Rashi

10:34

Hi Will ! I am taking my GRE on 7th November and the application deadline is on the 15th November, will the university still consider those scores ?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:35

Rashi, you can still report the unofficial scores that you'll get when you take the exam. As long as we have these, we can begin the review of your application.

Ryan

10:35

I was wondering how MCIT students prepare themselves for summer internships after they enroll in the program. Would they start to recruit in fall semester when they don't know much about programming, or how does the timing work for them if they want to get an internship over the summer? Would the program offer any help on career related affairs in this case? Thanks!

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:36

Ryan, it's really a combination of starting in the fall, as we have some career/internship fairs in September, as well as working on connections, including with career services, throughout the year.

Xinyi DATS

10:35

Where could I upload my degree credential?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:37

Xinyi, we recommend you combine it with the file that has your unofficial transcript, so you can upload them both at the same time.

Linghao Yang

10:35

Hi will, what about the recommendation letter?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:37

We need to receive all of those by Nov 15, along with everything else, for your application to be considered.

Kushan

10:36

Thank you for your help, Will!

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:37

You're welcome, Kushan!

Linghao Yang

10:37

if I send the link to my professors before Nov.15, is that ok? Or should they finish everything on Nov 15?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:38

We recommend you send the link as early as possible, to give your recommenders time to submit the letters. You can send them the link by clicking on it on the Letter of Recommendation section, without submitting your application.

Ryan

10:38

Got it. Thank you for your time, Will. It's really helpful!

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:38

You're welcome, Ryan!

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:40

Where would you plan to live?

On campus (25% | 1 vote)

Off campus, but near UPenn (50% | 2 votes)

Off campus in West Philadelphia/University City (0% | 0 votes)

Off campus in Center City/Downtown (0% | 0 votes)

I have no idea, help! (25% | 1 vote)

Total Votes: 4

Linghao Yang

10:43

Thanks Will! One more question, if I also want to apply a LPS program, should I create a new account and start a new application?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:43

Linghao, you do not need to create a new account, but you will need to start a new application. However, if you cannot complete your current application, but still want to start the LPS application, you would need to create a new account.

Xinyi DATS

10:47

One of my institutions only provides electronic transcripts (Higher Education Achievement Report) for graduates, but this transcript can only be shared by email to third parties. My institution has sent my electronic transcripts to the corresponding administrator. Then could I just upload my degree credential of this institution where the unofficial transcript should be upload in the application form? Moreover, the electronic transcript may require my personal information to access. Should I provide this information to the administrator right now?

Will Fenton, Asst Dir

10:48

Xinyi, yes, you can do that. You would want to send an email to admissions2@seas.upenn.edu, or have it sent to this email address. However, please do not have it sent, nor should you send an email, until you have submitted the application.

Linghao Yang

10:47

Ok thank you for your help Will!:)

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