Vernon Said:

What Are my chances at UPenn?

We Answered:

to give u my honest opinion

it depends.
your scores are weak although ur gpa is strong which is a good juxtaposition. however scores may look bad on an initial note and they might look at other parts of your application even more seriously.

your extras look ok, with sports and all did u get all-state or all-league commendations?

these extra-curriculars, were you deeply committed in them or just did them for college? it shows trust me. if you're weak here, with ur test scores its gonna be really hard

yeah ur essay seems like a good topic but be weary of the supplements for penn.. they must be on par with your essay.

good luck, ed might boost ur chances slightly but penn is one hell of a wierd school in admitting students

Calvin Said:

How is the performing arts program in Upenn?

We Answered:

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Jared Said:

POLL:Do you think I'll get accepted to the ivy league?(UPenn)?

We Answered:

PENN is so Ivy league. Check out the following web site for more info.

http://www.go4ivy.com/ivy.asp

Duane Said:

How would a poor man living abroad --one who is an author with a book in many libraries get a M.A in Eng liter

We Answered:

Dear Mr. Sills,

Graduate study in the US is usually funded through the university and/or the department. Top applicants are offered fellowships, teaching assistantships, or research assistantships. These awards usually carry full tuition remission as well as a small living stipend.

My advice to you is to apply to several programs (both first and second tier). Research (online) which programs have faculty whose methods and areas of expertise you find to be congenial to your own interests. Read things these folks have published in order to familiarize yourself with what they do, and what they value.

Having a published book may give you an edge in admissions, but to qualify for awards (fellowships or assistantships), you should also have the following:

Extremely high GRE scores. (In your case, the quantitative score will matter much less than the verbal and the writing scores. The higher the score, the better the odds of being offered an award.)

Strongly supportive letters of recommendation from your former professors. (Contact folks with whom you have studied, tell them what you've been doing, remind them of your book of poetry, and ask if they would be able to write a supportive letter of recommendation for you.)

A literate and informed personal statement in which you articulate your preparation for study at the Master's level, your intended area of concentration, the reasons you chose to apply to that particular program, and your goals for the future. (Each statement should be tailored to each program. Do not be afraid to mention particular faculty by name. After all, they are the reasons you are applying to their program.)

A writing sample that demonstrates your writing skills, as well as your critical thinking skills. (In your case, a scholarly essay demonstrating your ability to perform thoughtful literary analysis might be a good choice. If you have no old student papers that you could revise, write a new one. The required length of the writing sample will vary from program to program. Make sure to adhere to each program's requirements.)

You will also need to forward your college and Master's degree transcripts to each university to which you apply.

I wish you every success.

Lewis Said:

Do I have a shot at the ivy league?(UPenn)?

We Answered:

Well, one question that will certainly be in the admission committee's mind---is she adequate in the narcissist sociopath department? Just kidding :))--actually just remembering the male Ivy Leaguers i had the "joy and honor" of working with "in the law". Most of them now are quite wealthy and working on their 4th heart bypass type surgery.

Your CV looks great--i'd say an excellent shot--best of luck !!