<p>I'm currently going into my senior year, and I'm seriously considering UPenn as one of my reach schools. My plan is a double concentration in Theatre Arts and Sociology. However, I'm still not sure whether it's worth it. These are my stats:</p>
<p>3.6 UW GPA, 3.85 W, I've taken 1 of the 4 APs my school offers (US), and I'm planning on taking 2 more next year. (Psych or Euro + Chem or Bio) next year, my school is planning on offering 6 or 7. I am also planning to take AP French online. I will have at least 4 years of each core subject. (Eng, Math, Sci, History/Social Sci, For Lang) I have taken 3 classes at a local community college. (Sociology and 2 semesters, equivalent to 2 HS years, of French)</p>
<p>SAT: 2040 - 670cr, 700m, 670w. Trying to get this up to at least a 2150 in October,. but no promises.
Subject Tests: US - 700, Literature - 560, French - 410 (I had no idea the test would be for people with at least 3 years of study) Planning on retaking Lit and taking the subject test for whichever science AP i take next year.</p>
<p>I've been in my school's Drama Academy for 4 years, an intensive conservatory-style actor training program that takes up 3 hours of my school day. I've had a 9-hour day all 4 years of high school. My theatrical resume is bounitful, including an equal distribution of acting, behind-the-scenes tech work, and writing/directing. I would say I'm an above average - excellent writer. I also have over 150 hours of volunteer work at school and in the community, including a no-kill animal shelter the summer after my Freshman year for 80 hours. I am also planning on getting an internship/working with at a local theatre company my senior year that goes into underprivaledged communities and devises theatre pieces related to the socioeconomic issues facing the people. I'm participating in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Summer Seminar this August as well.</p>
<p>I'm a mixed-race gay male with a deceased parent living in a struggling middle class household. My counselor said that my gender/race/sexuality could potentially equalize the playing field in regards to my less-than-stellar GPA/academic courseload. I know no matter what it would be a stretch, but I'm still on the fence as to whether it would be worth applying.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>