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Talk with usHow will you explore community at Penn? Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective and identity, and how your identity and perspective will help shape Penn. (150-200 words)*
Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge.(We encourage you to share this note with that person, if possible, and reflect on the experience!)(150-200 words)*
Brainstorm all your experiences in high school that you believe will show that you will be successful in college and beyond. The strongest ones will be the foundation of your personal brand.
Your essays should highlight one of the 5 traits: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, diversity of experiences
Every essay counts to build the overall narrative. Increasing your personal score increases your chances by 10x.
