University of Pennsylvania

2026-27 · Common App, Coalition App

Early Decision
November 1, 2026
Regular Decision
January 5, 2027

Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus three supplements:

  1. Required · 50-200 words

    Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge.

    Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

  2. Required · 50-200 words

    How will you explore community at Penn? Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective, and how your experiences and perspective will help shape Penn.

    Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

  3. Required · 50-200 words

    School-specific essay (College of Arts and Sciences / Wharton / Engineering / Nursing each have their own prompt about pursuing your interests in that school).

    Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

Deadlines around the same time