sekoufoley /
Nov 1, 2016 #1
Hello,
I am applying to Penn and I was tasked with answering the following question:
"How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying. (400-650 words) "
Tell me what you think.
Thanks!
When I first visited the University of Pennsylvania in May of 2016, I was genuinely impressed by every aspect of the university. It possessed a uniqueness that I had not experienced in previous college visits. From the flexible curriculum to the world-class academics and professors, I knew that Penn was the ideal place for me to efficiently pursue my academic and professional goals.
If I am admitted into Penn, I plan to actively pursue my interests in the areas of economics and business at the renowned Wharton School of Business. As a young entrepreneur, I genuinely believe that the Wharton School will provide me with the indispensable tools to reach my full potential as an entrepreneur. I will be able to immerse myself in an educational environment that provides students with the knowledge and tools to become prominent leaders in business. The beauty of Wharton is that the material that is taught is directly relevant to real-world circumstances. By being instructed by award-winning professors such as Professor Anne Greenlaugh in Management 100: Leadership and Communication in Groups, I will have the opportunity to hone my leadership and communication skills by working with many ingenious students in 70 field projects over the course of the year. This class will enable me to develop substantial relationships with like-minded students that will prove beneficial to me when I graduate from Wharton. I also look forward to taking Professor Andrew Carton's class, Management 101, in which I will have the opportunity to refine my management skills involved in controlling and leading my company, Faith Apparel Company.
Apart from academics, the clubs that Wharton offers are commensurate with my interests. I will exemplify my passion for entrepreneurship by joining the Wharton Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Club. Through guest speakers, student presentations, and networking opportunities, I will be able to acquire essential strategies and tips to apply to my business endeavors. I also intend on joining the Black Wharton Undergraduate Association. This club serves to represent the African-American interest in business or business-related issues for undergraduates at Penn. As an African-American business owner, I will hope to become a prominent member of the club and aid in generating African-American interest for entrepreneurial pursuits. Last but not least, I intend to join the Wharton Undergraduate Real Estate Club. This club's accentuation on educating the Penn community about the real estate industry is directly related to my personal experience in the field. My mother is a real estate developer who owns VOB development. VOB Development focuses on developing affordable housing for low-income individuals. I assist her with putting in applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credits(LIHTC). There is a great satisfaction that comes with developing affordable housing for low-income people. However, many times we as a development team have NIMBY(Not In My Backyard) issues and have to educate the community that we intend to build in on the benefits of affordable housing. Most recently, I was apart of the team that rehabilitated the old historic building, the Carroll Building, in Waterbury, Connecticut and saw the shared appreciation by the state representative, Larry B. Butler, and the community for revitalizing a condemned building that was at risk for demolition. By participating in the Wharton Undergraduate Real Estate Club, I will receive essential knowledge to continue my ongoing interest in real estate.
I am fully cognizant that Wharton will provide me with a challenging experience, but the opportunities that will be made accessible to me makes it worth the challenge. I look forward to bringing my intellectual and unique outlook to the Wharton community and sharing my creative ideas with the most innovative students in the world.
I am applying to Penn and I was tasked with answering the following question:
"How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying. (400-650 words) "
Tell me what you think.
Thanks!
When I first visited the University of Pennsylvania in May of 2016, I was genuinely impressed by every aspect of the university. It possessed a uniqueness that I had not experienced in previous college visits. From the flexible curriculum to the world-class academics and professors, I knew that Penn was the ideal place for me to efficiently pursue my academic and professional goals.
If I am admitted into Penn, I plan to actively pursue my interests in the areas of economics and business at the renowned Wharton School of Business. As a young entrepreneur, I genuinely believe that the Wharton School will provide me with the indispensable tools to reach my full potential as an entrepreneur. I will be able to immerse myself in an educational environment that provides students with the knowledge and tools to become prominent leaders in business. The beauty of Wharton is that the material that is taught is directly relevant to real-world circumstances. By being instructed by award-winning professors such as Professor Anne Greenlaugh in Management 100: Leadership and Communication in Groups, I will have the opportunity to hone my leadership and communication skills by working with many ingenious students in 70 field projects over the course of the year. This class will enable me to develop substantial relationships with like-minded students that will prove beneficial to me when I graduate from Wharton. I also look forward to taking Professor Andrew Carton's class, Management 101, in which I will have the opportunity to refine my management skills involved in controlling and leading my company, Faith Apparel Company.
Apart from academics, the clubs that Wharton offers are commensurate with my interests. I will exemplify my passion for entrepreneurship by joining the Wharton Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Club. Through guest speakers, student presentations, and networking opportunities, I will be able to acquire essential strategies and tips to apply to my business endeavors. I also intend on joining the Black Wharton Undergraduate Association. This club serves to represent the African-American interest in business or business-related issues for undergraduates at Penn. As an African-American business owner, I will hope to become a prominent member of the club and aid in generating African-American interest for entrepreneurial pursuits. Last but not least, I intend to join the Wharton Undergraduate Real Estate Club. This club's accentuation on educating the Penn community about the real estate industry is directly related to my personal experience in the field. My mother is a real estate developer who owns VOB development. VOB Development focuses on developing affordable housing for low-income individuals. I assist her with putting in applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credits(LIHTC). There is a great satisfaction that comes with developing affordable housing for low-income people. However, many times we as a development team have NIMBY(Not In My Backyard) issues and have to educate the community that we intend to build in on the benefits of affordable housing. Most recently, I was apart of the team that rehabilitated the old historic building, the Carroll Building, in Waterbury, Connecticut and saw the shared appreciation by the state representative, Larry B. Butler, and the community for revitalizing a condemned building that was at risk for demolition. By participating in the Wharton Undergraduate Real Estate Club, I will receive essential knowledge to continue my ongoing interest in real estate.
I am fully cognizant that Wharton will provide me with a challenging experience, but the opportunities that will be made accessible to me makes it worth the challenge. I look forward to bringing my intellectual and unique outlook to the Wharton community and sharing my creative ideas with the most innovative students in the world.
