What You Need To Know

I want to address a few questions that I know people have- but things that you wouldn't normally ask:

First Question: Will Penn be too hard? I was the shit in high school, but I am now going to be just average?

Answer: No. Sure, you'll meet some of the most brilliant people at Penn. But Penn still has the classic breakdown of dumb jocks, kids who shouldn't be here but have connections, slackers, and nonstop crazy partyers. What still counts is your work ethic and study habits. If you write your paper in advance 9 times out of 10 you'll beat the guy writing his paper the night before, and its shocking how many people don't realize that. But most important is which classes you take. If you want to get high grades and not work too hard, simply take easier classes (check Penn Course Review). Don't take classes at bad times (i.e. at 9 o'clock), and then when you get the hang of things take harder classes that interest you.

Second Question: Is Penn safe?

Answer: Yes. Sure, shit happens here all the time. Its a city. But do you not go to New York because its famous for mugging? No, that'd be redic. If you use common sense- i.e. don't walk alone is shady areas at 2 am, you'll be fine. I've never felt unsafe at Penn.

Third Question: Will I have fun? Like I'm going to Penn because its a good school, but won't I miss out on the huge state parties?

First, you will have fun. Penn knows how to throw down. We're clearly the coolest of the Ivies- when people Princeton Review says "social Ivy" they're saying coolest in an educated manner. This is as smart as it gets with normal people. Will you have more fun at a state school? Maybe. But the state schools won't have the clubbing and bars like Philly (big frat parties are only fun for so long).

For Guys: Okay, this isnt Arizona State. The girls aren't knockouts. But they look good when the sun comes out, and they sure as hell are the Ivy League's finest- you'll see what I mean when you visit your buddy over break at Harvard. And guess what- at Arizona State all the guys are 6 foot and jacked. Your babyface won't be getting you anywhere. But at Penn, you'll be a badass, and in 4 years your diploma will be worth a whole lot more.

Girls: Unfortunately, not every guy looks as good as me....but you've really got it made. If you're good-looking now, when you get to Penn you'll be gorgeous. Plus, your surrounded by guys who are either rich now or will be in 4 years. Of course, what we really care about is personality and smarts- and since Penn has the smartest people who still have good personalities, its a slam dunk.

- I'm out