Bachelors in Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research

VIPER applicants should submit the following supplemental essay describing their interest in the program. Approved VIPER majors are listed here, and applicants are not bound to the major choices described in their essays. How do you envision your participation in the Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER) furthering your interests in energy science and technology? Please include any past experiences (ex. academic, research, or extracurricular) that have led to your interest in the program. Additionally, please indicate why you are interested in pursuing dual degrees in science and engineering and which VIPER majors are most interesting to you at this time. (400-650 words)

We would like to see: a curiosity in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences an ability to apply classroom knowledge to the real world a strong preparation in a balanced and advanced college preparatory curriculum

Penn Supplemental Short Answer Prompts (Required) Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge. (We encourage you to share this note with that person, if possible, and reflect on the experience!) (150-200 words, only required for first year applicants) How will you explore community at Penn? Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective, and how your experiences and perspective will help shape Penn. (150-200 words)

1.TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo 2. SAT/ACT (Optional)