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Admissions Webinar: Application Insider Tips

On June 24, 2025, the Penn Engineering Online Admissions Team presented a webinar hosted by Jacquie Panto, Associate Director of Online Admissions and Morgan Baggiano, Online Graduate Admissions Manager.They shared critical tips for how prospective students can successfully build a standout application for our online master’s degree programs in Computer and Information Technology, Data Science or Artificial Intelligence.

Application Instructions: Providing a Comprehensive Resume

——— This content was revised June, 2024 ——————————— We take a holistic approach in evaluating your application, looking beyond your grades and test scores to get to know you as a person and as a professional. That’s why we ask you to submit a professional resume as part of your admissions application.

Application Instructions: Writing a Strong Personal Statement

——— This content was revised June, 2024 ——————————— As part of your admissions application to a Penn Engineering Online degree program, you’ll need to write a personal statement—an essay designed to help us get to know the real person behind your grades and test scores.

Application Instructions: Unofficial Transcript Details

——— This content was revised NOVEMBER, 2024 ——————————— Your academic transcript is an important part of your admissions application for our online master’s degree programs: MCIT Online | MSE-DS Online | MSE-AI Online By giving us a view of your previous coursework and grades, the transcript helps us determine whether you’re a good fit for...

Application Instructions: How to Navigate Letters of Recommendation

——— This content was revised June, 2024 ——————————— Letters of recommendation are a key part of your Penn Engineering Online degree program application.The process takes some extra time and planning, so we encourage you to start early!

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