Hey everyone! I'm currently in the process of applying to UPenn, and I was wondering if they interview every applicant? If not, what factors determine who gets an interview? Thanks in advance!
Hey there! UPenn does not interview every applicant. They try to make interviews available to as many applicants as possible, but the number of interviews they can offer varies depending on the applicant pool and the availability of alumni interviewers in any given year. Since interviews are conducted by alumni volunteers, there might not always be enough interviewers to meet the demand, especially in certain geographic areas.
Interviews are not a required part of the UPenn application process, and they are generally considered to be informative and evaluative. This means that, while they provide an additional opportunity for you to share information about yourself and learn more about the school, not participating in an interview will not hurt your chances of admission. Applicants will not be penalized if they don't receive an interview.
It's important to note that the decision to offer an interview is not based on the strength of your application, but rather on the availability of interviewers in your region. So if you don't receive an interview, don't worry – it doesn't mean your application isn't being seriously considered. Good luck with your UPenn application!
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