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The Penn Rising Scholar Success Academy (PennRSSA) is a free, hybrid, college preparatory and career exploration program designed for rising high school seniors across Philadelphia. Rising seniors enrolled in School District of Philadelphia, public charter, and Archdiocese of Philadelphia high schools are eligible to participate, regardless of their academic record.

Applications for Spring 2025 are now open.

Eligibility

PennRSSA programs are open to any student in a School District of Philadelphia, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, or Philadelphia public charter school.

Our programs welcome students of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. There are no academic prerequisites (e.g., GPA, test score).

Summer Academy students will participate the summer between their junior and senior year.

 

Current Term

Penn RSSA is collaborating with The Wharton Global High School Investment Competition this fall, offering students the chance to dive into the world of finance and investing in a dynamic, hands-on learning experience. The PennRSSA Academic Year Fall Program will run from 9/16 (Monday)-12/13(Friday). We will break students into teams of 4-7 members, guided by one of our Graduate Assistants. You will meet virtually every week for 2 hours to collaborate, learn, and build your investment strategies. In addition to our virtual meetings, we will also have in-person sessions monthly, on the following dates:

  • September 27, 2024 (Friday)
  • October 25, 2024 (Friday)
  • November 15, 2024 (Friday)
  • December 13, 2024 (Friday)

 

How to Apply

Interested in applying for a PennRSSA program? Students who meet the eligibility criteria above are invited to submit an application.

Follow us on Instagram @pennrssa for future program updates, reminders, and more! Or, contact us by email at penn-rssa@upenn.edu.

We recently established a LinkedIn page as a formal networking hub for PennRSSA scholars, alumni, and anyone interested in future opportunities. 

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