I am as biased as one could possibly be, but I love Penn so very much. They are a “need blind, no loan” university and they reserve a few spaces every year for Philly student. They accepted my application based on merit and without consideration of my family’s poverty and then paid for my entire education. I went from one of the worst high schools in the city to one of the best universities in the world, free of charge and graduated with no debt, thanks to Penn. I met most of my best friends there. I own a business with my freshman year roommate now. Penn is a magical place if you can claw your way in. I always disliked the internal hate Penn received from some students.