I have this job where my employer, Life, pays in experiences. It's no 6-digit salary and probably can't pay future bills (even though I'd really get to test my persuasive skills to the energy company), but sometimes, it can even be heartbreaking. I used to believe that failure didn't come to people like me who had ambition, but like many tough bosses, Life can knock us down just to see how quickly we get back up. I learned this at...

Really showed why I belonged at the Wharton School. Penn didn't ask for a lot of extra writings like other schools did, so be sure you make a good impression.

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I'd definitely take more time to revamp my personal essay. I submitted my application pretty early (late September) and...

Not your typical Asian. I was a smart varsity cheerleader who...

Be yourself. Ultimately Penn will see if you're the right fit, and that is...

Ask early! I asked one recommender through email (since she was old AP Language teacher who transferred to a new school) before school even started. Luckily, she was very good about turning things in on time, including references for scholarships, but my other teacher recommendation that I asked in September...

I actually did not have a private admissions counselor, but I did spend a...

University of Pennsylvania: one hour interview with a Wharton grad alum at theatre company near my house. It was really fun and laid-back; at times, I felt like she talked more than I did! We talked a lot about my passion for the career field I'm choosing and about my outlook on life (it was pretty philosophical). The rest of the time was about Penn, so be sure to have questions prepared. I was actually really nervous about this interview, and it showed. Georgetown...

Look at your career focuses first! The reason why I didn't apply to all the top schools in the nation was because so...