Any chance at all?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I have always wanted to go to Wharton but I don't think my stats are sufficient to garner entry.</p>

<p>SAT: 2070/1430 - am attempting another time because I always get 2250+ in practice tests
IB: Predicted 44 out of 45 - taking the most rigorous courses available (I think it translates to a 4.9 weighted GPA because an A<em>(level 7) in IB is worth one more GPA point than an A</em> in honors or AP, unweighted should come at around 3.95 or so)
SAT II: Math 2C: 800, Physics: 780</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<ul>
<li>Founder/President of Revision Club</li>
<li>Founder/President of Guitar Club</li>
<li>Member of Debating</li>
<li>Member of Model United Nations</li>
<li>Represented school in Golf tournaments (did this after playing for only 3 months - going to write my essay on this, showing how I put in effort and made it into the team with people who had 9 years of experience)</li>
<li>Started a proper and official business/company</li>
<li>Racked in approximately 200 hours of community service (100 from Unicef and 100 from other methods)</li>
</ul>

<p>Academic Distinctions and Honors:</p>

<ul>
<li>UKMT Gold Medal <a href="Approximately%20top%206%%20in%20the%20world">INTERNATIONAL</a></li>
<li>AMC12 4th in school [SCHOOL] or top 10% in world [INTERNATIONAL] (narrowly missed AIME</li>
<li>Sunlife Maths Scholarship competition top 30% in the world [INTERNATIONAL]</li>
<li>Member of Mensa International [INTERNATIONAL]</li>
<li>Only school candidate selected and attending GYLC [SCHOOL]</li>
<li>Euclid Maths Competition [INTERNATIONAL] - haven't taken yet but should easily win distinction and come at least in the top 20% in the world</li>
</ul>

<p>Employment Experience:</p>

<p>In the coming summer, I am going to split my 8 weeks into 4 different jobs to get a wide range of experience. The jobs I will get are: waiter at a restaurant, shadowing the vice president of a multinational, working with the regional manager of Barclays international bank, and selling/writing up reports for a jewelry store.</p>

<p>Recommendations:</p>

<p>I have to submit 2 recommendations max. (school rule, don't ask why). I think my recommendations from my Physics teacher should be excellent. For my other recommendation, I am still deciding between my Maths teacher (who will say I am VERY hard working and very good) or my Economics teacher (who will say I am enthusiastic, a good addition to the class, possess excellent knowledge but may not mention the fact that I am hard working).</p>

<p>Essays:</p>

<p>I think I can write great essays and I have a very interesting and substance-filled topic to write about.</p>

<p>I am not applying for financial aid, and I will attempt the SAT I one more time in an attempt to get over 2200 at least. Also, I am an international student if that makes a difference.</p>

<p>Thanks guys, I appreciate it a lot, and I will chance back to the best of my ability if you want.</p>

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<p>You have a more than decent shot. Your IB predicted is great, unless your school is known for over predicting (many schools are like that in my area so just saying). Your awards/work experience will distinguish you from others and looks like you’re pretty organised. I got 40/42 predicted + 2150 SAT and was deferred, so considering you will end up having similar stats and really good work experience I think you will be one of the better candidates</p>

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<p>thanks, what did you put for the academic honors/distinctions section and how many were international?</p>

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<p>I dont have any international awards, many school ones, but I’ve done lots of research / good work experience that helped me I guess. My essays focused on them. I think math gave me a real edge though, topped HL math in my school, 800 SAT 1 and SAT 2 math 2. You’ve got different strengths but overall I think you’re a stronger candidate than me because of the awards, so good luck</p>

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<p>Oh, were you an international applicant?</p>

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<p>Gotta say, a lot of those International Achievements aren’t really all that great.</p>

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<p>Yes, I know but I would think that they would still look better and sound better than a school award. What would be a good international award?</p>

<p>Also, there aren’t really that many opportunities here in Hong Kong.</p>

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<p>Yea I am, and we have even fewer opportunities in UAE :P</p>