<p>I am currently a freshman at a top 50 national university planning on mathematical economics bs/econ ma and political economy ba. I would like to apply transfer to Havard and U Penn, but I don't know if I should bother at this point.</p>
<p>HS GPA: Most rigorous curriculum availible
3.676/3.0ish weighted/unweighted</p>
<p>College GPA: Anticipating a 3.893 including +/-s</p>
<p>ACT: 30, 31, 32 (oldest to most recent)
SAT: best scores: 690 math, 760 verbal, 710 writing (all new version)
SAT II: 740 Math 2, 760 US History
APs: 5s on Calc BC, Biology, US History, European History, Statistics, 3 on micro</p>
<p>Extracurriculars in high school:
concertmaster of orchestra, multiple youth orchestras along with other music awards
multiple awards in speech/forensics
key member of state placing Scholastic Bowl team
limited participation in track and gymnastics</p>
<p>Extracurriculars in college:
Concertmaster of orchestra
Active member of NROTC (USMC scholarship)
Significant service learning project in New Orleans</p>
<p>My current school's academic and social environment are not an optimal match for me. I also think a more prestigious econ faculty would be helpful if I ever want to pursue a PhD.</p>