Stranger Things’ Noah Schnapp jumps for joy after getting accepted to Ivy League university in sweet TikTok video featuring his proud family
Noah Schnapp posted his heartwarming reaction to finding out he was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania’s class of 2026 on TikTok.
Footage of the Stranger Things star, 17, showed him looking stunned as he read an email informing him that he one of the lucky 8.07% of applicants to be granted admission to the prestigious Ivy League institution.
His twin sister Chloe as well as parents Mitchell and Karine huddled next to him by the computer as he received the happy news.
College bound: Noah Schnapp posted his heartwarming reaction to finding out he was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania’s class of 2026 on TikTok
Upon discovering he had been accepted, the whole family began gleefully squealing and started to jump up and down.
At one point as they hugged and danced around, Noah’s white baseball cap came flying off his head.
While he did not confirm what he plans on majoring in, the actor was wearing a a sweatshirt from the college’s business school.
Hopeful: His mother and sister held onto to his hand as they waited to find out the news
Support from across the globe: Within four hours, his video received more than 8.5 million views
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is the most competitive school and typically requires a 1500 on the 1600 SAT scale.
Most admitted come in with a 3.9 GPA or higher and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which offer college-level curricula and examinations.
Within four hours, his video received more than 8.5 million views.
Exciting: Upon discovering he had been accepted, the whole family began gleefully squealing and jumping up and down
Dance party: His mom and dad looked so proud, especially his father, who took a few seconds to scan the email himself as his wife beamed
Proud papa: His dad looked in awe of his son’s accomplishment
His mom and dad looked so proud, especially his father, who took a few seconds to scan the email himself as his wife beamed.
Sister Chloe, who is headed to Northeastern University, took to her own Instagram Story to congratulate her brother.
‘This kid is off to UPenn!!!’ she captioned a childhood throwback of him on a hoverboard.
Supportive twin: Sister Chloe, who is headed to Northeastern University, took to her own Instagram Story to congratulate her brother
‘This kid is off to UPenn!!!’ she captioned a childhood throwback of him on a hoverboard
She went to say: ‘I could not be more proud of u, but pls don’t leave me. I can’t wait to watch you do big things in life.’
‘Seriously tho how am I gonna live without u 24/7 in my room,’ she asked, before requesting he visit her ‘every day.’
Luckily, the two will only be 359 miles apart and just an hour and a half plane ride away.
Lots of talent: Noah Schnapp rose to fame as Will Byers on Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things