Benjamin Franklin in Pennsylvania, as well as John Jay and Alexander Hamilton in New York, served as officers in their respective state antislavery societies. The prestige they lent to these organizations ultimately contributed to the gradual abolition of slavery in each of the Northern states. Did Jefferson free his slaves? […]
The Constitution was drafted and signed at the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, and the same building where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 12, 1787, five days after Delaware became the first. Why did […]
“Philadelphia” is a combination of two Greek words: love (phileo) and brother (adelphos). The city was named by its founder, William Penn, who envisioned a city of religious tolerance where no one would be persecuted. What was Philadelphia originally called? After making a friendship treaty with a Lenape chief named […]
William Penn (October 14, 1644–July 30, 1718) founded the Province of Pennsylvania, the British North American colony that became the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The democratic principles that he set forth served as an inspiration for the United States Constitution. What did Penn do for Pennsylvania? William Penn, (born October […]
If you are an Authorized User, you can access Penn. Pay at the link below after you register for an account. You can also use Penn. Pay to enroll in a Penn Payment Plan each semester. How much does UPenn cost? For the 2021-2022 academic year, Penn will charge $54,652 […]
Penn State’s highest early ranking is No. 14, while several sites leave the Lions out of their look-ahead top 25s. Is Penn State in the top 20? U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” (Undergraduate) 2021. Penn State ranks No. 63 overall among national universities in U.S. News & World […]
Pennsylvania Rankings Health Care #19 Education #37 Economy #42 Infrastructure #44 Opportunity #11 Where does Pennsylvania rank as a state? Pennsylvania, however, did not make the top 10. Coming in at 30th on the list, Pennsylvania’s total score for all 18 metrics was roughly 32 points lower than Massachusetts. The […]
Here’s why. The bad news: This year only roughly eight percent of students who applied got into Ivy League schools. The good news: Those eight percent probably won’t be more satisfied professionally than the kids who went elsewhere. Are Harvard students happier? Harvard undergraduates are more likely than students at […]
Yep, of course they’re harder on average. It would be ridiculous to deny this. But there are excellent students at state schools who could have gone to Ivies, and some students who somehow slid into Ivies and shouldn’t be there. Difficulty is a spectrum and you’ll find more Ivies at […]
Ivy League schools offer exceptional educational opportunities but so do many other colleges in the US and worldwide. Schools like Stanford, MIT, Rice, and CalTech are not Ivy League schools but often rank higher in specific programs than some Ivy League schools. Is it better to go to an Ivy […]
List of celebrity SAT scores Celebrity Score Known for Ben Affleck Almost perfect Actor and director (Argo, The Town) Bill Gates 1590 Microsoft co-founder Bill O’Reilly 1585 Political commentator and host of The O’Reilly Factor James Woods 1579 Actor (Scary Movie 2, Any Given Sunday) What was Mark Zuckerberg SAT […]
Accumulating 409 points, the University of Princeton kicks off this list and becomes the nerdiest institution in the U.S. Princeton belongs to the Ivy League, and it is among the most prestigious universities worldwide. Does Ivy League mean smart? The public, necessarily, is a range of people, and some of […]
Over the years the “Ivy League” came to describe these schools beyond their athletic conference, and today it speaks to the schools’ reputations of academic excellence, highly selective admission process, and enviable career opportunities for students. And those impressive reputations are well founded. Why is the Ivy League so prestigious? […]
Some Ivy League students are so content that they consistently rank amongst the nation’s happiest schools. Are Ivy League graduates happier? Here’s why. The bad news: This year only roughly eight percent of students who applied got into Ivy League schools. The good news: Those eight percent probably won’t be […]
46% of undergraduate students received grant-based financial aid in 2020-2021, with an average package of $56,095–more than the cost of tuition. Students with family incomes less than $65,500 (and typical assets) receive financial aid packages that cover tuition, fees, room, and board. Are UPenn students rich? University of Pennsylvania. The […]