Chance me for ED SEAS!

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<p>I'll be applying for the 2012-13 school year and am strongly considering Early Decision. I am applying for chemical engineering at SEAS.
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 780
SAT Total: 2280 (probably won't send)
SAT II: Chem 800, Physics 780, Math II 800, Lit 750
ACT: 36
AP taken/scores: Calc BC (5), Language (5), Physics (5). Taking this year: Chemistry, Literature, German, Statistics, Psychology
GPA weighted: 4.62/4.83
GPA unweighted: 4.0
Rank or % estimate: 2/446
Essays: I feel my personal statement is the best essay I've ever written.
Teacher Recs: Awesome
Counselor Rec: Not bad
Hook (if any): Neither of my parents have college degrees.
State or Country: IL
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Legacy Yes/No: No
Recruited Yes/No: No
Important ECs: Drum major in the marching band for 2 years, tutor at a tutoring center, 8 years playing the clarinet, 4 years of math team, 4 years of Scholastic Bowl (JV captain soph. year), 1 year of speech team, 2 years of NHS, 2 years of Link Crew (freshman support/leadership group), National Merit Semi-Finalist, German Student of the Year, Homecoming Court. There are a few more, but nothing particularly notable.</p>

<p>What do my chances look like?</p>

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<p>I’m just going to say that I’d be thoroughly surprised if you got a rejection. You have a perfect ACT and UW GPA, and you have leadership and a life (drum major, Homecoming Court etc.).</p>

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<p>Well thanks! I pride myself on that. Hopefully that will make up for lack of anything else.</p>

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<p>Anything else from anyone?</p>

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<p>Bump! 10char</p>

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<p>If Penn is your top choice and there is no financial aid concern then definitely apply ED. Also, you are supposed to send all of your test scores. Otherwise, I think acceptance is highly likely.</p>

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<p>I think you have a great chance simply based on your scores. Maybe elaborate more on one or two of your science activities just to get a nod from adcoms about your interests in their school.</p>

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<p>Buuuuuuuump</p>

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<p>Apply ED. good luck.</p>

<p>You are odds-on to make it.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys, I applied ED so we’ll see.</p>

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<p>Any other thoughts?</p>

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<p>@OP: Your profile is pretty strong. However, I hope you sent your SAT-I score. Penn requires ALL scores, which includes the SAT-I, SAT-II, and ACT. As in, if you’ve taken the test, you’ve gotta send it (PSAT and any exam before 9th grade, excluded).</p>

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<p>very strong chances</p>

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<p>You’re totally in, unless you botched the essays; and even then, they’d have to be pretty bad. Simply put, you’re exactly what they’re looking for.</p>

<p>I can only hope we get to take some engineering classes together next year!</p>

<p>Chance me back?
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<p>Thanks! :slight_smile: and I did submit all my SATs.</p>

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<p>Any final opinions? I applied ED and while it’s out of my hands now, I’m too excited to forget about it. :)</p>

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<p>Good luck to you! Results on the “predicted target date” of December 9, 2011!</p>