Welcome to the Pre-Health, Pre-Law and Pre-Grad Community!

We enjoy helping Penn undergraduates and alumni plan their future academic endeavors.  Whether you are considering a career in healthcare, the legal field or another area of study, our Graduate and Professional School Advising team offers a diverse set of resources to help you pursue your future ambitions.

Pre-Health

While there is no pre-health major, the following resources can help you prepare for a future in medicine, dentistry and other health professions.  Use our resources to connect with the appropriate information regarding course planning, extracurricular organizations, application processes, and enrichment opportunities for your career path.

Pre-Law

Are you interested in applying your talents and skills to the legal profession?  Advocating on behalf of others can be a noble calling.  Learn how to make the most of your time at and beyond Penn to pursue a career in the legal field.   Our resources are developed with you in mind.  Whether you are preparing for or applying to law school, we look forward to assisting you with your professional goals.

Pre-Grad

The decision to pursue graduate education can be based upon the interests, needs and future direction of the individual.  While the decision is highly personal, the road to graduate school need not feel isolating.  Use our resources to develop your own path.  Our office supports undergraduates and alumni at any stage of the decision-making and application process.

My Summer Experience in the Weissman Lab

Margaret Hu, COL ’28, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Even before coming to Penn, I was extremely interested in immunology and vaccine development. When I saw that Penn’s own researcher, Dr. Weissman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in …

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Career Services
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How to Answer: ‘Tell Me About Yourself’

Interviews often begin with one question that sets the tone for everything that follows. In fact, 93% of hiring managers ask candidates “Tell me about yourself”, making it the most common interview question.

That means your answer is not just …

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How to Write the “Why X Law School?” Essay (With Examples)

Your “Why X Law School?” essay might be one of the shortest parts of your law school application, but it’s also one of the most important. Done well, it shows admissions committees that you’re not just a qualified applicant, but …

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Career Resources

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Phone
(215) 898-7531
Address

Penn Career Services
3935 Walnut Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-5pm