Admissions

Penn to track applications from charter schools

Because Penn is witnessing a surge of applicants from charter schools, admissions officers will add a code to track charter schools for the first time.

MBA admissions to pilot discussion-based supplement

For Wharton School MBA hopefuls, a written application may no longer be enough.

Penn aims to include LGBT question in app

This fall, Elmhurst College applicants will have the option to answer a question about their sexual orientation. Since Penn has been recognized as a leader among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-friendly colleges, students and administrators wonder whether the University will follow suit.