Earlier this week, I showed you the very creative film that Brian Tran (W'10, Penn Singers) produced for Penn's Preview week and mentioned that this was actually his second film of this type.

Today I wanted to show you his first video he did for Penn Previews 2 years ago called "Wharton Voices: The Student Perspective".

While there are no musical group numbers, choreography or "hair flipping", it definitely gives Wharton prospects an insider's perspective on what it's like being a Wharton undergrad.   It's another well produced film from Brian that also has some good music in it as well!

Anyone know if the College put out a video like this for Penn Previews?

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While I don't remember this concept existing on campus while I was making my decision as to which college I would be going to, last Friday, Penn hosted Penn Previews for the newly accepted, though not yet matriculated Class of 2013. It's an opportunity for students to visit the campus, get presentations from their respective schools, and go on campus tours.

In other words, it's Penn's hard sell.

Over the past 2 years the Wharton admissions committee wanted their presentation to be more fun so they had Brian Tran (W'10) produce some creative short films. The theme for this year was "A Day in the Life" so Brian created an exaggerated Disney-ish "first day of class" musical.

Some of my favorite highlights of this year's video (above) include:

• choreography in Wharton and Locust Walk that you just won’t want to miss
• a girl’s hair being let down followed by a "hair toss" in Wharton before the big musical number
  
• harmony-filled interludes
• the "blackberry girls" (you'll just have to watch to find out about these girls!)
  

Directed by Brian Tran (W'10, Penn Singers)
Music and Lyrics by Kevin McAleer (C'10)
Choreography by Jonathan Rivera (C'10, Penn Singers)
Artistic Design by Veronica Decker (C'11)

Learn more about what happened during Penn Previews from the DP here

More exciting videos that will get prospects, undergrads and alumni all riled up for Penn

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Yesterday, I showed a great video of a high school student logging onto the Penn admissions site to see whether she got into Penn.

But if we take it a step back, what determines whether a high school prospect even wants to go to Penn?

Over the past few weeks a bunch of high school students were taking their "College Tour '09" and visited a bunch of campuses to determine which school/s they were feeling the love from.

Take a look at the video above which documents these students' impressions of Penn.  Mostly positive with one negative... which I disagree about..as will you.

Find out why alumni and current undergrads picked Penn HERE

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Last week I received the following email from a Penn prospect:

"Hello Matt

I plan to apply to UPenn this fall. I am an international student, and I was wondering if you could help me - how do you like UPenn so far? How are the educational opportunities? Are you satisfied, is there anything special that caught your eye?"

Hi!  I am actually an alumnus who has always had a fondness for Penn. For the answers to your questions, I hope the following can help!

Click here to read why many of our alumni chose Penn 

Click here to check out a bunch of great videos tailored especially for you, the "prospect" 

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Penn just put out this great video detailing "the undergraduate experience at the University of Pennsylvania". Great for any Penn prospect ...or alum looking to relive some of their golden days at Penn.

I remember the videoTAPE that was sent to me when I was in high school. If memory serves me correctly this video seems way more cinematic and engaging! Great work Admissions and Alumni Relations!

Speaking of Penn admissions and everything alumni, check out these new websites and info Penn just put out for prospects and alumni!:

• Great Financial aid video here 
• New to Facebook: QUAKERNET (Penn’s Alumni Online Community) - Get it here!
• Newly Redesigned Admissions Website

"Check out the Opinion Forum where we address new questions and topics. Browse our FAQs and advice on numerous topics: academic preparation; early decision vs. regular decision; getting to know Penn; tips for the campus visit; a guide to Penn resources, and much more!"

• View the Admissions annual newsletter below, reflecting Penn's most recent selection cycle, and commenting on some ventures Penn faces in the current admissions cycle.
  

2008 UPenn's Deans Newsletter - Upload a Document to Scribd

...Did the above video inspire you to visit Penn? Check out all the activities planned for this Homecoming 2008 (October 31 and November 1) including:

• Celebrate Penn’s dedicated alumni volunteers at the Alumni Award of Merit Gala 
• Tailgate at Quakerfest on the Green 
• Cheer on Penn football against Brown (get tickets here)
• Take in the arts at the Gallery Hop I and II 
• Mingle with friends at Red and Blue Rendezvous and Taste of Penn 
• Beginning on Friday evening, join Dr. Gutmann and fellow alumni at the Alumni Award of Merit Gala for a spectacular evening celebrating alumni volunteer leaders, classes, and regional clubs, all of whom embody the true spirit of lifelong engagement with our University. Be a part of this 74-year-old Penn tradition as we applaud the commitment and dedication of all alumni volunteers who serve their alma mater.

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For a class project, Mulu Habtemariam (C'12) created this fantastic video depicting Penn's lush Fall campus with what seems to be an overall theme of "actvitiy" on campus. From the constant construction and upkeep, to the movement throughout campus, Mulu depicts Penn in this video as the great campus we all know it as."

Look out for the following scenes:

• Campus
  
• The walk
  
• College Green
  
• Campus Tours
  
• Students studying
  
• Promoting on the 38th street bridge
  
• The Button
  
• Squirrels
  

The video is set to Linkin Park's "What I've Done", ...the music in the Transformers movie. Speaking of Transformers, did you see our photos from when Transformers 2 filmed at Penn this summer?

Check out the PHOTOS here!

...Did the above video inspire you to visit Penn? Check out all the activities planned for this Homecoming 2008 (October 31 and November 1) including:

• Celebrate Penn’s dedicated alumni volunteers at the Alumni Award of Merit Gala 
• Tailgate at Quakerfest on the Green 
• Cheer on Penn football against Brown (get tickets here)
• Take in the arts at the Gallery Hop I and II 
• Mingle with friends at Red and Blue Rendezvous and Taste of Penn 
• Beginning on Friday evening, join Dr. Gutmann and fellow alumni at the Alumni Award of Merit Gala for a spectacular evening celebrating alumni volunteer leaders, classes, and regional clubs, all of whom embody the true spirit of lifelong engagement with our University. Be a part of this 74-year-old Penn tradition as we applaud the commitment and dedication of all alumni volunteers who serve their alma mater.

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As I've been posting here on DT, Kevin Shapiro (C'12) has been vlogging about his experiences as a freshman at Penn.  I think Kevin's vlogs have been a great way to document how someone new to Penn feels. Something for prospects to check out for sure and something for alumni to relive vicariously!

In Kevin's vlog below, he talks about getting kicked out of a lounge for talking about math and also discusses what activities he's gotten involved in so far.

In this second vlog below, Kevin continues by talking about missing home...something we have all felt at one point or another.

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