Karabel, a professor emeritus in sociology at UC Berkeley and author of “The Chosen: A Hidden History of Admission and Exclusion at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton," led the discussion.

The Penn Admissions announcement did not include any rationale for the extension.

The changes include shortening the list of questions by more than half, moving back the date the form becomes available, and no longer considering the number of the applicant's siblings attending other universities.

Penn's test-optional policy was first implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic during the 2020-21 admissions cycle and has been extended every cycle since.

The Office of Financial Aid told the Daily Pennsylvanian that student financial aid packages will not be impacted by the FAFSA delay. 

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with five members of the Class of 2028 about their backgrounds, aspirations, and what drew them to choose Penn.

Incoming Class of 2028 students shared their concerns about administrative turmoil and the campus climate, as well as their hopes for the University’s direction by the time they matriculate.

The United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether the University's usage of legacy preferences in admissions decisions constitutes racial discrimination.

Over 8,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision program this year, according to the University’s announcement.

From the overturn of affirmative action to a quiet restructuring of legacy admissions policies, Penn Admissions was marked by change this year. 

Economists at Opportunity Insights compared SAT and ACT scores from 2011, 2013, and 2015 to federal income tax records of students’ parents spanning the previous six years

In the statement, the Club said that its alumni members will effectively stop their public support of the University. The Club plans to continue its philanthropic efforts within the Israeli community and beyond. 

Other changes to the Penn application in recent years include the introduction of the gratitude prompt to the supplemental essays in 2022.

In the memorandum, Williams voiced his concern that allowing legacy admissions at Pennsylvania universities would violate the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding affirmative action.

According to the data, approximately 30% of the Class of 2026 did not submit test scores in 2022. 

As the new school year starts, here are five of Penn’s leaders whose names you will hear often.

The Daily Pennsylvanian has gathered a list of five administrators who recently assumed, or will soon be assuming, new roles within the University this fall.