Am I strong enough to be considered by U penn?

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<p>A korean who came here 4 yrs ago</p>

<p>TESTS
1st SAT score: 710, 710, 700(CR, M, Writing)
2nd SAT: 640, 740, 800
Super: 2250
PSAT 223(PSAT semi finalist cutline: 218 in Oregon-didn't become semi finalist because I am a noncitizen :-( )</p>

<p>SAT II
Math II:800
Chem:800
Physics: 730</p>

<p>AP bio 5(frosh-self taught)
AP Calc AB 5(soph)
AP CALC BC 5(junior)
AP Chem 5(junior)
AP Physics C Mechanic 4(junior)</p>

<p>Our school is 2nd in state, nationally recognized school-top 2% national
Classes(1st semester/2nd semester): <em>=weighted class
Freshmen
Pre calc</em>(skipped Adv algebra) A, A
Biology A,A
English A, A-
Social study A,A
PE B+
Advanced Communication Skill A
Concert band A,A
Spanish 1 A,A</p>

<p>Soph</p>

<p>Eng B,B
AP CALC AB* A-,A-
Honors chem* A,A
Symphonic band A(1st)
Wind Ensemble A(2nd)
Spanish 2 A,A+
Physics A,A
US History A,A
Lifetime health A
Lifetime sports A</p>

<p>Junior</p>

<p>Eng B,B
Wind Ensemble A, A
AP Calc BC* A,A
Spanish 3 A,A-
AP Physics* B,A
AP Chem* A,A
American Contemporary world A-,B+</p>

<p>Current Classes
Wind Ensemble
AP STATS *
ENG
AP US GOV *
AP MUSIC THEORY *
SPANISH *
Health Issue(one semester)</p>

<p>Extracurricular</p>

<p>National Honors Society(soph to current)</p>

<p>Wind Ensemble(since soph to current)</p>

<p>All State Band member(junior and this year qualified for 2nd tim)</p>

<p>Junior Statesmen of America(soph~junior): Not Available this yea OMGGGG</p>

<p>4 years of President, and a founder of Math Club </p>

<p>Science Bowl Member(junior~current)</p>

<p>PSI internship(medical internship during junior)</p>

<p>Music, culinary volunteer in rehabilitation center for 152 hrs.</p>

<p>Spanish Honors Society(junior to current</p>

<p>Speech and debate(since junior)</p>

<p>Honors/Awards
Sala Kryszek State Writing competition grand prize(freshman)
Honors Mention(3.5+ unweighted GPA for all years)
Honorable mention in USA Mathematical Talent Search(junior)
Speech and Debate 2nd in state, 1st in district(LIEBIELL)-junior(this was just for fun...)
-plans to do HI and Prose this year
Varsity letter of Wind Ensemble-junior
AP scholar distiction(too common but...)
Qualified score for National chem olympiad(52/60)-'stellar' as an exam coordinator told me.
Questbridge prep scholar</p>

<p>*LieBiell=Literary Interpretation for Beginning and Intermediate English Language Learners(like 5 min version of prose/poetry for non native speakers)</p>

<p>ETC
AMC 12A 109.5(sophomore)</p>

<p>GPA: 3.85
Weighted: 4.11.</p>

<p>Are these enough to be considered strong?
I will pursue the scholarship in Upenn</p>

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<p>Your test scores are fine. Your ECs are decently above average considering you’ve only had the past 4 years to actually do stuff haha. I think the big weakness is your unweighted GPA but I think if you explain that you moved from Korea just 4 years ago, that could be alright. Ultimately you’re definitely an on-the-fence applicant; your essays can make the difference between you getting in and getting rejected. Out of curiosity, which school do you plan on applying to?</p>

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<p>no, I wouldn’t apply</p>

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<p>I think you definitely have a chance. Your stats are fine…I’ve seen people getting in with even lower GPA’s. The only thing is your EC’s since Penn seems to be a type of school that gives a heavy weight on EC’s but you should give it a try. Btw, are you sure your GPA is 3.85? With several B’s, I sorta doubt that it is but…anyways good luck</p>

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<p>what a ■■■■■,actsat2400.
Yes, GPA3.85. It’s on transcript</p>

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<p>what a ■■■■■,actsat2400.
Yes, GPA3.85. It’s on transcript</p>

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<p>Uhm, I think that even though you just came 4 years ago, your ECs are still weak. There’s nothing that pops out at me and that will be to your disadvantage even if you’re a recent immigrant. Your GPA of 3.85 is fine, but weighted is a bit low. A good 4+ AP GPA would be 4.30+, I believe. Your SAT scores are really good. So nothing to worry about there. </p>

<p>Uhm, it’ll depend on the school you apply to. I would not recommend applying to Wharton just because the competition there will be killer. I think SEAS and Nursing you have a great shot at. CAS is border-line. I’d say like 50% chance? At the end of the day it’ll be your essays that either push you over or not, I tink.</p>

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<p>Can someone please chance me as well?</p>

<p>I know I am not a strong candidate…</p>

<p>Exams
SAT: none
ACT: 29 (32 E, 31 M, 25 R, 28 S)</p>

<p>AP(s):
AP English Language and Composition
AP Statistics
AP U.S. History
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Calculus AB (highest my school has)</p>

<p>**My school is in a poor area, 95% are URMs, I am also a URM.</p>

<p>Rank is 2/593
Weighted GPA: 4.64
Unweighted: Idk - My school doesnt’ say, but I’ve only had 2 B’s.</p>

<p>Extracurricular
Student Council (Representative 10th, VP 11th, President 12th)
- Initiated a “Go Google Movement” and updated technology in school
- With new technology opened up new educational learning experiences and parent<br>
workshops to learn about technology → parents night classes opened
- In charge of school Club Fairs and College Fairs
- Invited to become part of Board of Education in the district.
Mock Trial (President)
- In charge of Law day
- Set up cases
- Head attorney
Bio-ecology (Web Master)
- School beautification; redecorate courtyard and manage
- In charge of group website and management
Greenhouse Project
- Spoke to Board of Education about redesigning Greenhouse
- Self-study basics of creating a Greenhouse
- Created floor plans and finance projections for Greenhouse
- Created class (Horticulture) for students
“Point Intern” for Congressman and Senator in our district
- Help set up events
- In charge of other interns and daily tasks
- 16 hours a week for two years
LEAD Wharton (<3)
- Attended Wharton classes with Wharton professors
- Presented to Fortune 500 companies such as Google and Johnson & Johnson
- Winner of Best Team Simulation and Marketing Plan for Sea World at Draft FCB
National Honor Society (Member)
Other smaller stuff

  • Classes at different Universities with credit (some without for fun in summer)
  • Volunteer at a Hospice Center
  • More than 500 hours of community service</p>

<p>Honors and Awards
Academic Honor Roll (almost every kid who applies)
National Mathematics Award
National Leadership and Service Award
Greenhouse Award for Completion
AP Scholar with Honor (only took 4 Junior year going for distinction this year)</p>

<p>Extra:
Again, I’m a URM…
One of my recommendations are from a Congressman
My personal statement and Why Upenn essay was decent – but unique.
Income bracket of 30k (considered wealthy in my area… so yeah…)</p>

<p>That is all that comes to mind at the moment.</p>

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I was wondering If I could speak to an accepted student from Penn to answer a few questions I had and to receive some guidance towards admission towards Penn ? That would be gladly appreciated !</p>

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<p>I’d be happy to answer some questions! Just send me a message.</p>

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<p>to be considered, yes. </p>

<p>but anyway you can PM me as well :]</p>

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<p>college of Art and science</p>

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<p>If you are not strong…I’ll be dead…</p>

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<p>Did you apply ED?</p>

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<p>me? Yes, I applied Early Decision.</p>