University of Pennsylvania
Articles and case studies from Dewey Smart about applying to University of Pennsylvania. Browse guidance on strategy, essays, and timelines relevant to this school.
DEWEY SMART
August 21, 2026
Penn's Real Acceptance Rate: ED vs. RD
Penn admitted 14.22% of Early Decision applicants and 4.05% of non-ED applicants for the Class of 2028, straight from Penn's own Common Data Set.
DEWEY SMART
August 18, 2026
Penn Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
Every verbatim Penn supplemental prompt for 2026-27, organized by which ones every applicant answers and which are program-specific.
February 17, 2026
Testing Returns to Top Colleges: A New Era in Elite Admissions
Ivy League schools are reinstating testing. Learn how Digital SAT strategy and virtual Ivy mentors give NYC, LA, Chicago families a decisive edge.
