Deb in NJ Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm just so excited!!! My daughter was just accepted into University of Penn's Young Scholar Program! I am excited, happy and hyperventilating all at the same time :0) Thanks for letting me share:)! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 :D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congratulations! For the fun of it, would you share a bit about the program and the requirements for admission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choirfarm Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 CONGRATS!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccm Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 :party::party::party: Congratulations! That is wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourOaks Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congrats! I love hearing things like this, and would like to hear more about the program as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom42 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congratulations to you and your dd! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonor Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigid in NC Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 That is absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing the news! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks for letting me share:)! Deb Seriously, I think we all should share this sort of triumph without apology. It is encouraging to others who are also hoping to follow a similar path. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloversandlions Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 :hurray:Congratulations to you both!:hurray: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in NJ Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks everyone! The requirements are a bit detailed so I'll post the website it is: www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/highschool/scholars And a BIG thank you to Kareni who posted her transcript and to Sue at St Pete who sent me another copy of it when I misplaced mine :0) What we did and sent in: Transcript - I used Kareni's format ideas but changed it to read by year. I did as she did and put on her test scores, activities and volunteer work right on the same page. Since I have all 4 years of HS laid out for her already, I included what she will be taking Jr and Sr year (she is a rising Jr). Tests -I sent them all the test scores (AP, PSAT - copies and direct from Collegeboard) and gave them copies of National tests from Latin and French, I also included (but was not required) copies of her IOWA scores and CoGAT scores, and her reading list (she is an extensive reader and her reading list is impressive). Letters - She needed to have two letters of recommendation. One she got from the Prof at Penn. This summer she has been shadowing him and his students in the Lab. He was the one who suggested she take classes now. :0) The other letter came from her French tutor. Essays - she had to write 4 essays to send in. It was a whirwind getting it all together so quickly - I didn't think I would have to get a transcript together until next year. I'm so happy that before her 9th grade year I had prepared a grid which laid out her 4 years of highschool. The information was there - but formatting it to look good and fit all the information took a long time. Now I know for the next child to have that format done and complete in 9th grade and just fill in as I go! Let me know if you have any other questions! :) Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullia Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara H Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congrats. I hope it is a great experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks everyone! The requirements are a bit detailed so I'll post the website it is: www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/highschool/scholars That looks amazing! What a wonderful opportunity for your dd!! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynyny Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Great news! Congratulations!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Seriously, I think we all should share this sort of triumph without apology. It is encouraging to others who are also hoping to follow a similar path. Terri I agree. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in NJ Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks everyone! It is nice to have some place to go that we can share openly. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Deb, Congratulations to your daughter and to you. And I'm glad to have been of help. I've found other homeschoolers to be very generous in lending a helping hand, so it's nice to be in a position to help others in my turn. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Awesome! Congrats to you both!!! I love hearing news like this! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Way to go! Congratulations!:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveswife Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Wow! Congratulations to your daughter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :party::party::party: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Very Awesome! Congrats to both of you!:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan in GE Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks for sharing! It is always interesting to see what is possible for homeschoolers... Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS in MD Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Deb, A BIG congratulations to your dd for all her hard work!!! Transcripts are a big gray area for me - I'm a little intimidated by how to start, what to write, how to organize. Would you mind sharing your transcript or Kareni's? Thanks! Sangita dd(15),dd(13),dd(10),ds(7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Would you mind sharing your transcript or Kareni's? Sangita, I'd be happy to send you a copy of my transcript. Simply send me a personal message with your email address. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 What an awesome opportunity! Congratulations!!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS in MD Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Sangita, I'd be happy to send you a copy of my transcript. Simply send me a personal message with your email address. Regards, Kareni Thanks! I just sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I know your dd will do great Deb ;) I'm so happy for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in NJ Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Deb,A BIG congratulations to your dd for all her hard work!!! Transcripts are a big gray area for me - I'm a little intimidated by how to start, what to write, how to organize. Would you mind sharing your transcript or Kareni's? Thanks! Sangita dd(15),dd(13),dd(10),ds(7) I don't know how to attach things on this board, but if you PM me and send me your email address I can send it to you. I have a grid that I made before her freshman year that helped me plot out all 4 years. That was a big help when I sat down to do her transcripts. Working off of Kareni's transcript format - made everything so much easier. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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