Chance for Wharton and Huntsman? Thank you :D

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 2310 (M-730/CR-780/W-800/10) One sitting
ACT (breakdown): N/A
SAT II (subject, score): Math II-800; Biology E-780; Chinese-780
Unweighted/Weighted GPA: UW-3.83; W-4.69
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 6th out of 229
AP/IB (place score in parentheses): US Government (5), US History (4)
Senior Year Course Load: AP French, AP Physics C, AP Biology, AP Calc BC, AP English Literature, AP Statistics
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel, etc.): US Academic Decathlon National level bronze in speech and interview, ACDA Eastern Children's Choir, ACDA National Women's Choir
Common Awards (AP Scholar, honor roll, NM things, etc.): NHS, National French Honor Society</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars (name, grade levels, leadership, description): US Academic Decathlon (9-12, president); Key Club (9-12, vice president); varsity girls tennis (9-12, captain, all-conference honorable mention); karate (6-12, black belt, student teacher)
Job/Work Experience: Unpaid intern at local chamber of commerce (nothing special)
Volunteer/Community Service: local choir (6-12, 250+ hours, student president); Key Club (175+ hours)
Summer Experience: Girls State (girls nation alternate)
Teacher Recommendation #1: Knows me well, should be 8 or 9 out of 10
Teacher Recommendation #2: Knows me, don't know if generic or not
Counselor Rec: She said it was "kick-ass" (her words, not mine), but might be generic
Additional Info/Rec: Choir director sent rec, generic
Interview: Amazing (1+ hours, talked about wide range of stuff, good impression)</p>

<p>Writing (Subject, 1-10 rating, details):
Why Penn: Point of view of student; creative, solid 9 out of 10
Ben Franklin Quote Essay: Creative, 8-9 out of 10
Any dual-degree program essays: Talked about power of BRIC; thoughtful, 8 out of 10
CommonApp Personal Statement: Influential teacher; 8 out of 10, nothing spectacular
CommonApp Activity Essay: Academic decathlon and the power of teamwork; 8 out of 10</p>

<p>Other
U.S. State/Territory or Country: NJ
Citizenship: Canadian (applying as international student)
School Type: Public (pretty terrible; ranked 75-100)
Ethnicity: Chinese
Gender: Female
Income Bracket Range: applied for financial aid
Hooks (URM, first generation, recruited athelete, development): None</p>

<p>Additional notes: I applied Early Decision but was deferred.</p>

<p>Chance me? I'm really committed to Wharton and Huntsman seems like a perfect fit for me.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I’d say you have a good chance, but mind you, last year only 80 something people out of a thousand people deferred were accepted regular decision. However, I hope we can still be classmates at Wharton. Good luck and keep up the good work. </p>

<p>Oh, and you participate in AcDec too? I do too! My high school went to nationals and represented Ohio!</p>

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<p>Your stats/ECs are very good. However being ORM you just don’t know, especially a Chinese applying to target Chinese in Huntsman. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Your stats won’t be a problem. Make sure your essays set you apart from other applicants and show that Penn is your #1 choice.</p>

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<p>pmsleepy, that would be awesome. You have no idea how much I want that to be true. And what a coincidence! New Mexico was awesome, even with all the moths :P</p>

<p>Joshroz and neorobie, I figured as much. Being Chinese sucks during the college application process. Should I send an email to my regional director to express my commitment?</p>

<p>Thanks :)</p>

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<p>Sorry to hear that you were deferred. From top to bottom your stats, ec’s, leadership, etc certainly match up well with anyone. I’m a bit shocked that you weren’t accepted into Wharton. </p>

<p>Huntsman is always a stretch though as they take only 45-50 students a year, and appx half of those are international (as in far away international, not Canadian citizen like you)…that would leave say appx 25 US-like folks (I’m including you in this lot since you live in US but are Canadian)…or say 13 total female / US students accepted.</p>

<p>I’m guessing that had you applied Huntsman primary and CAS secondary that you’d have been admitted to CAS as they’re larger school with higher % admittance rate.</p>

<p>Certainly while UPenn doesn’t accept many deferrals eventually, you have to be very near the top of their deferral pile based on the details you’ve shared. Keep in touch with them by forwarding new grades or awards, or maybe forwarding another essay from another college app that might help UPenn get an even stronger picture of you.</p>

<p>P.S. Best guess is that, in agreeing with one of the above posters, you got hit with the over-represented-minority (ORM) stick. Likely too many fabulous Asian applicants, but there’s nothing you can do about that.</p>

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<p>Show your passion for the school and desire to get in. You should shoot for something that can set you apatite even more. Another rec from a teacher or counselor, a personal letter stating your enthusiasm and commitment, update ECs with any new or higher leadership roles or add some things you may have left off your resume that may help.</p>

<p>I don’t think deferral is the time to wait and see. One advantage you have over RD applicants is a proven commitment to the school as your first choice. Use deferral as a positive proof of your passion for them. Also, don’t get hung up on being an ORM. It is what it is. Good luck and don’t worry because somewhere great will take you.</p>

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<p>Are you a US resident?</p>

<p>You have competitive stats but Penn is only need-aware if you apply as an international student.</p>

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<p>Definitely let them know your continued interest and that Penn remains your no.1 choice. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thank you for all the help, guys, I really appreciate it :)</p>

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<p>Also, cbreeze, I’m a Canadian citizen, so I’m pretty sure financial aid is need-blind for me.</p>