SAT - Navigating US College Admissions (Toronto)

Dorcy Chen
University of Pennsylvania '13

What does it take to get in? – The Student’s Perspective

Admission: Free

Dorcy from University Of Pennsylvania will share her success in Navigating US College Admissions!
Learn about:

• Essay topic choice
• How she chose the schools she applied to
• Advice for anyone who’s beginning the admissions process
• What she would do differently if she did it again
• Common Application & Academic Requirements
• SAT/SAT subject tests/ACT/PSAT
• Early decision vs. Early Action
• NCAA requirements for student athletes
• And more!

Some topics led by Joanna Severino, President, PREPSKILLS

Common Application introductory paragraph:
The question of whether I have a pet is warranted in any amateur icebreaking conversation. My response is always, "Yes, I do; I have a little sister." Past the physical disparity, the two are not that different. They both crave attention, require daily playground time and necessitate careful potty-training.

Supplementary – Write page 217 of your autobiography:
...not sure if I would fit in with my new Spanish family. I mean, I didn’t exactly think in purring r’s.
Plates of Argentinean sausages paraded across from under my nose, sizzling in their own grease.
"Chorizos," enunciated my husband.
"Cho-di-sos?"

Why UPenn?
Adding further appeal, Penn is ranked first in the Ivy League for international placements. Having lived in 3 countries, travelled to 12 and studied at 14 schools, I harbour a profound wanderlust. To me, travelling is more than a change in scenery, it is about personal challenges and that is exactly what Penn offers. From athletics to student groups to Greek Life, Penn is bubbling with challenging opportunities...

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