University of Pennsylvania

• Personal statement (two pages or less)Required

  In two pages or less, write an essay that answers the six questions listed on the How to Apply page; use specific examples where possible.

• Professional resumeRequired

  Your professional resume: 'We look at your resume to learn about your job skills, the depth of your professional experience, your leadership experience and more.'

• Unofficial transcriptsRequired

  When you apply, submit an unofficial transcript from each university or college where you earned course credit. Transcripts must be in English and contain a grade key, and include your name, the institution's name, courses taken, credit hours, and grades earned. If not in English, a transcript evaluation or translation service is encouraged. Official transcripts are only required if you have been admitted and choose to enroll.

• Letters of recommendation2 letters

  Including one from a faculty member who is familiar with your scholarly abilities. 'We don't have any formal requirements or guidelines for how the letters should be written.'

  Two letters of recommendation. Letter writers receive an email with a link to upload their letter when you enter their contact information in the application.

• GRE (optional)Optional

  The GRE is optional during the current application cycle, and it won't hurt your application if you choose not to take it; if you have valid scores, submitting them is encouraged. Institution code 2888. Scores must be valid when you submit (valid for five years); official scores must be submitted by the application deadline.

• Duolingo English Test, IELTS or TOEFL iBTIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired — waiver possible

  Duolingo English Test (DET): Required if you are an international applicant or a non-US citizen or permanent resident and English is not your native language: submit official scores for TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (DET). Test results must be valid at the time you submit (valid for two years); you must take the exam by the application deadline. Send the DET score report electronically to 'University of Pennsylvania – School of Engineering and Applied Science – Graduate.' Recommended (not required) score: DET 135.

  IELTS: Required if you are an international applicant or a non-US citizen or permanent resident and English is not your native language: submit official scores for TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (DET). Test results must be valid at the time you submit (valid for two years); you must take the exam by the application deadline. At-home IELTS accepted. Send the score report electronically to 'University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science.' Recommended (not required) score: IELTS 7.5.

  TOEFL iBT: Required if you are an international applicant or a non-US citizen or permanent resident and English is not your native language: submit official scores for TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (DET). Test results must be valid at the time you submit (valid for two years); you must take the exam by the application deadline. TOEFL institution code 2888. At-home TOEFL accepted. Recommended (not required) score: TOEFL 5.0 (or 100 on the legacy 0–120 scale).

  Waiver / exemption: To have the English-language requirement waived, you must meet one of the following criteria by the time of matriculation: graduate from a program in the United States; attend school in a country in which English is recognized as the official language; or graduate from an institution where the medium of instruction is English, and this is indicated on the unofficial transcript. The requirement is waived after you submit your application and may take 3-5 business days to reflect in your checklist.

• PTE Academic (not listed)If your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  Not listed: the page names three accepted English tests — (1) TOEFL iBT, (2) IELTS, or (3) Duolingo English Test (DET).

Who can apply

• Coursework equivalent to a minor in computer scienceRequired

  Equivalent coursework to a minor in computer science (programming, discrete math, data structures and algorithms).

• Undergraduate degree in any disciplineRequired

  An undergraduate degree in any discipline. Sample undergraduate majors (not an exhaustive list): Computer Science/Engineering; Engineering (e.g. Electrical or Mechanical); quantitative majors (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance).

• Strong mathematical and statistical proficiencyRequired

  Demonstrated strong mathematical and statistical proficiency.

• Essay 1 · 2 pagesIn two pages or less, write an essay that answers the questions below. (But if you’re applying to the Integrated Product Design program, see the IPD-specific questions here.) Use specific examples where possible. Why are you interested in this program? What have you done that makes you a great candidate? How will you benefit from the program? How do you plan to contribute to the student community in Penn Engineering while you’re here? Why will you succeed in the program? What will you do/accomplish once you have completed the program?

  In two pages or less, write an essay that answers the questions below. (But if you’re applying to the Integrated Product Design program, see the IPD-specific questions here.) Use specific examples where possible. Why are you interested in this program? What have you done that makes you a great candidate? How will you benefit from the program? How do you plan to contribute to the student community in Penn Engineering while you’re here? Why will you succeed in the program? What will you do/accomplish once you have completed the program?