chance for a nervous junior

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>okay, I posted this a long time ago, but had no test scores yet. now, after finishing all of my standarized testing, it might give a better perspective.</p>

<p>JUNIOR</p>

<p>Grades/Rank/Tests</p>

<p>GPA: 4.00 UW, 4.63W
Rank: 1/500 competitive public (hopefully, it'll stay there)
Test: ACT-34
SAT II: math II 800; U.S 770; physics 740; chem 710
Classes: most rigorous
AP: taken- Chem and Euro 5's
took this year: Calc BC, US, Physics
will take next year: Spanish, English Lit, Biology, Stat, Gov, Macro</p>

<p>EC/ Awards
Math Team 9-12: bunch of regional and state 1st and 2nd
AMC 10: 120 (school winner) AIME qualifier
Science Oly 10 club got cancelled this year: regional medals 3rd
Chamber Orchestra 9-12: Violin; quartet got selected to go to a state symposium
Varsity Tennis
Hospital Internship 11
nursing home volunteer 9-12 ~120 (started a music program b/c they didn't have any)
NHS 11-12
WYSE 11-12
Nominated for NCTE writing, will hear final result this fall.</p>

<p>Got an internship at Mass Gen this year. (you know, where Ted Kennedy is getting his sugery done. ) So, I'm hoping to complete a research for Siemens or Intel.</p>

<p>I know, it looks kinda of pathetic now that I've listed them all. No leadership positions whatsoever. I know I got a lot of weakness: no passion/leadership. </p>

<p>Schools:
University of Chicago
Duke
Johns Hopkins (#2)
UPenn (#1)</p>

<p>What do you think?</p>

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<p>You're nervous... why exactly?</p>

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<p>my weaknesses: no leadership.</p>

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<p>haha Eloquence, I was wondering the same thing. Your stats are great. As long as you were genuinely interested in your activities, and can convey that interest in your admissions essays, you'll be in good shape.</p>

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<p>ha, thanks. after all the college hoopla from my senior friends, i guess i just got caught up in all the frenzy.</p>