Any Hope???

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>SAT I (by section): Should I take it?
SAT IIs: I'm thinking about taking Math II and Biology
ACT: 34 (E: 32, M: 33, R: 36, S: 34, Essay: 9)
APs: Biology, US Gov't, US History,
GPA: 3.63 unweighted, 3.69 weighted
Rank:133/510</p>

<p>ECs: Tennis (Varsity), National Honor Society, Model United Nations (Public relations Lead), History Club (Secretary), Ping Pong Club (President), Student Council, Debate Team (Varsity), Science Olympiad, WSDP Student Run radio (Sports Director)</p>

<p>Job/Work Experience: ~10 hours a week at Papa Johns
Senior year classes:
AP Calculus AB
AP Psychology
AP English
Honors Physics
Honors Humanities I
Honors Philosophy
Honors International Relations
Volunteering: A lot through NHS, 30+ at a fitness center, 100+ hours at U of Michigan Health Center</p>

<p>State: Michigan
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Multiracial (White/Indian(Asian))
Gender: Male</p>

<p>(The reason for my low grades is the fact that I got in a huge car accident the summer before junior year and was preoccupied and missed school due to surgeries and hospital stays. I hope to make this evident in my essays)</p>

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<p>not likely…but who knows</p>

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<p>Heyyyy I’m from Michigan!
Your ACT score is good- I did ACT (33) and took two SAT IIs. If you make it evident in your essays, they may be less harsh about the GPA. You’ll need to try and pull that up though regardless, in my opinion.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I mean I don’t know how I can considering that applications are due after my first semester is over?</p>

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<p>Hey I’m also from Michigan. The GPA at first glance is alarming but then I read your explanation, make sure you fully explain when you apply. Your ACT is good (I had a 31 but I applied to CAS not Wharton) just do well on your SAT IIs and like sting said keep doing well. At least give it a shot.</p>

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<p>Thanks man. I’m trying as hard as I can to make my GPA recover, but it’s difficult. I only hope admissions understands…</p>

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<p>Just be careful with how you present the situation. Sometimes, these things aren’t an excuse, and you just have to rise above them no matter what to show that you’re a top student. I think colleges want to know that you would be able to face obstacles, no matter how trying they may be. I got sick when I was a junior, and I had to be in the hospital for a month, but even taking a ton of APs that year, I graduated with a 4.0 UW. This is not to say that you can’t show that you recovered from something and came back strong, but I would just be careful not to make too many excuses. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks! Wow, you have my respect. It’s hard to miss school for so long and still maintain a high GPA. I guess it’s up to luck now.</p>