Hello! I am a high school senior who recently applied to the University of Pennsylvania as an Early Decision applicant to the College of Arts and Sciences (Applied as Undeclared-Natural Sciences Major). What are my chances?
GPA
Unweighted: 4.0814 (School gives A+ 4.3)
Weighted: 4.6538 (School does not rank, but I estimate myself to be 3rd-5th in a class of ~800 at a competitive public school)
I have taken AP Calculus BC, AP English Lang, APUSH, AP French, and AP Chem during my junior year and received all 5s except for a 3 in French. Currently taking AP Bio, AP English Lit, and AP Com Sci A. I have taken all possible honors courses throughout high school.
SAT: 2280 (720 CR 770 M 790 W) Single and Super Score
SAT II:
Biology 720
Chemistry 790
Math II 800
ECs: I have been involved in extensive ECs that perhaps may be too much. I will list what I feel is important.
- Medical Intern and Assistant at Pediatric Office
- Concertmaster and Principal's Council Liaison of school orchestra, top seats in regional, state, and national orchestras. Also auditioned into regional orchestras on Viola.
- President of Music Honor Society
- President of Music Volunteer Group at state Hospital Complex
- 4 year athlete and 3 time varsity letter award & member of top club team in the state (not looking for recruitment, however)
- Executive Editor, Columnist, and past Section Editor of School Newspaper
- Director of Committee at School's Model UN conference, editor's board of Model UN team (3 year delegate)
- Member of National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Math Honor society
- 3 year member of school's math team, competed in regional and state competitions
- Concertmaster of String Ensemble that raises money for natural disaster victims around the world
- Teacher's Assistant at local Chinese School
- Editor of Publications of town's Leo Club (volunteer organization)
Music Awards:
- Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) Grade 8 Piano, Grade 7 Violin w/ distinguished score, Grade 8 Violin highest score in NJ, PA, and DE)
- ABRSM diploma in Violin Performance (equivalent to associate's degree) in Violin Performance
- Grand Prize winner with perfect score of the Crescendo International Music Competition (violin)
- 3 time high honors recipient of State Music Competition
- Grand Prize winner on piano of the Music-Fest Rising Talents Festival
- Honorable mention in state division of Music Teachers National Association