Identity is a tricky subject for an identical twin. I should know, as I have navigated my entire life with my own personal clone. There are countless examples in which people have called me Melissa and called her Lindsay. It is additionally awkward when relatives, and even teachers, mix us up. On the other hand, I am grateful that we have a private language, can finish each other’s sentences, and at times are convinced we can read each otherâ€...

My experience last summer of attending the Wharton Sports Business Academy is truly what solidified my confidence that the Wharton School of Business is the perfect environment for me. I was incredibly impressed that the head of the program, Professor Rosner, was so approachable, friendly and able to convey highly nuanced business issues in a very interactive, real-world-oriented, and comprehendible manner. My sense was that this was not an unusual trait among Wharton professors. I also thoroughly appreciated the collaborative...

The Question: The Admissions Committee would like to learn why you are a good fit for your undergraduate school choice (College of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, The Wharton School, or Penn Engineering). Please tell us about specific academic, service, and/or research opportunities at the University of Pennsylvania that resonate with your background, interests, and goals.

I went through two interviews in total: one for MIT and one for UPenn. Both were very good experiences. The situation wasn't nearly as...

I can't stress enough how important I feel what you do with your summers is. I think it is incredibly beneficial to participate in activities that interest you, community service, and/or summer jobs....

I would say that the most important thing to do when choosing schools you apply to is finding schools that have the best programs for what you want to study. Personally, I was looking for great business...

When choosing teachers for my recommendations, I knew I wanted to ask my calculus teacher to write one because it was the most relevant class to my intended major. Also, I wanted to pick a teacher that I have worked with...

As of now, I really want to work on the business side of the entertainment industry. The creativity involved with...

Choosing the University of Pennsylvania was not a hard decision. Penn suits my interests in every way, and I've only grown to love it more since I've been accepted. I applied to Wharton during the...

I definitely recommend not waiting until your senior year starts to being the application process. I meant to start and finish my Common App essay during the summer before,...

I've always thought that moving to an urban environment for college would be ideal. Cities just natural seem to have fantastic networking and internship opportunities that are beneficial...

There are tons of clubs and organizations at UPenn that you can mention in your essay. I personally wrote about my interest in the Wharton...