<p>I am contemplating Penn Early decision. Thoughts?</p>
<p>TESTING
SAT: 2100 (CR= 690, M= 750, W= 660)
subject tests: korean = 750, math 1= 690, world history= 740, french = 640, biology-E = 650
(I'm retaking math, bio, and french)
ACT: 31</p>
<p>GPA= 3.75 unweighted
taking the most rigorous course load available (3 AP classes Junior year, 5 AP classes senior yr)
Rank = top 3%</p>
<p>Extracurriculars: Treasurer/President of Renaissance Club, Class Rep for Student Council, Treasurer of National Honor Society, E-board leader of Volunteer club, student tutor, hospital volunteer, president of math club, asian-american club, Varsity x-c (9-10 grades), Varsity indoor track (9-10), varsity Tennis (9-12), upward bound, Piano, tufts summer program (after 11th grade)</p>
<p>Awards: some here and there</p>
<p>gender: male
ethnicity: asian (korean) but born in the U.S.
First-generation college status</p>
<p>chances?</p>
<p>Hey man. I know this is not the reply you want, but a chance given to you will either make you extremely pumped or incredibly discouraged… and ultimately, your application is at the complete mercy of an admissions committee, who don’t give a crud about chances. They care about well-roundedness. They care about passion. </p>
<p>If you think you are lackluster in your grades, rank, or SAT, or ECs, show some passion in your essays. Make your voice come alive, because no voice is insignificant. Make an attempt to recieve stellar rec letters, and try to get on a first-name basis with your school counselor. </p>
<p>Also, when you do something, don’t do it to get into a college you want to get into. Do it because you have interest, because you care. Superficiality is easier to spot than you may think.</p>
<p>All the best.</p>
<p>yeahhh u need to apply ed w/ your sat scores and with being asian. and your satIIs are low. but apply early and you’ll have a better shot</p>
<p>Try to make your essays incredible and apply ED. Your stats are not strong.</p>