University of Pennsylvania Application Masterclass

Ambition Meets Opportunity. Make Your Penn Application Count.

Penn combines rigorous academics with an emphasis on applying knowledge, exploring interdisciplinary interests, and engaging with the surrounding community.

But Penn isn't one-size-fits-all. Applying to the College of Arts and Sciences, Wharton, Engineering, or Nursing requires understanding the distinct academic opportunities and expectations of each undergraduate school.

Learn how to approach Penn's supplemental essays strategically and communicate why you're a compelling fit for your chosen program.

What's Included:

  • Understanding Penn's Four Undergraduate Schools — Explore the differences between the College of Arts and Sciences, Wharton, Engineering, and Nursing.

  • Penn Supplemental Essays — Learn how to interpret the prompts and develop thoughtful, distinctive responses.

  • Demonstrating Academic Fit — Connect your interests, experiences, and goals to the undergraduate school you've selected.

  • Penn's Community Essay — Learn how to communicate meaningful engagement, contribution, and your perspective on community.

  • The Thank-You Note — Approach Penn's distinctive gratitude-focused writing prompt with authenticity and specificity.

  • Interdisciplinary Interests — Explore how to communicate curiosity and interests that cross traditional academic boundaries.

  • Authentic Personal Voice — Write responses that sound like you, not a parent, consultant, or AI chatbot.

  • Common Application Mistakes — Avoid generic praise, confusing Penn's undergraduate schools, résumé repetition, and superficial research.

  • Final Application Review — Know what to check before submitting.

Your ambitions. Your perspective. Your Penn application.

Taught by Alana Albertson, Stanford graduate, Harvard M.Ed., former admissions officer, and Harvard alumni interviewer, with more than 30 years of educational experience.

PRICE: $99

Course access begins November 1, 2026.

Your purchase includes ongoing access to course materials for as long as the course remains available on the platform. There are no recurring subscription fees.

This independent educational course is not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Pennsylvania. Admission is not guaranteed. Individual essay editing and private consulting are not included.