Acceptance into UPenn even with lower ACT scores?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>UPenn is my top choice of school and I plan on applying early decision this fall. My ACT score is still not as high as it should be, I got a 30. I just took it again and I will take it once more this fall if needed, but I am very worried that it will hurt my chances of getting into UPenn. I have an unweighted 4.0 and I am my class Valedvictorian with numerous awards in sports, music, clubs, and honor societies. I am the president of several groups at my high school including National Honor Society, orchestra, and young repbulicans. </p>

<p>Do I still stand a chance of being admitted early decision at UPenn even with a lower ACT score?</p>

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<p>You can be accepted with a 30, but it is rather unlikely. The bottom 25th percentile cut off is a 31 or a 32. Falling below the 25th percentile spells trouble, try getting it up if you can.</p>

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<p>^ that’s what she said</p>

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<p>and Jenny, you’ll be fine…although it is a bit interesting that you’re a valedictorian unable to spell the word, but hey, who needs to spell things correctly these days anyways ? ;)</p>

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<p>Thank you! And sorry I didn’t notice my mistake! :)</p>