Many students among the over 65,000 domestic and international applicants to Penn’s Class of 2028 applied to schools both in the United States and abroad. The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with two international and two domestic students who applied to both universities abroad and in the United States to understand the differences in application processes and why all four ultimately chose Penn.
Vakil told the DP that the United Kingdom’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service system had streamlined application requirements.
“For all five universities, it was just one personal statement and then a few counselor recommendations,” she said.
In contrast, Vakil found the U.S. application process to be “a lot more grueling.”
She ultimately chose Penn due to the allure of the Wharton School and its programs, including the Environmental, Social and Governance Initiative, as well as the University’s strong alumni network.
