Chance Me for SEAS

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Information:</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Indian (US Citizen)</p>

<p>Gender: Male</p>

<p>School: US News Top 50 public</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 UW</p>

<p>Class Rank N/A
(I am top 17% in my class but this is b/c I transferred with no honors weighting and my counselor will write a note saying they shouldn't consider my rank)</p>

<p>Courseload: 5 APs junior year & 7 APs senior year (probably most rigor possible)</p>

<p>SAT:
1st attempt: 1980 (610 CR, 690 M, 680 W)
2nd attempt: 2160 (700 CR, 710 M, 750 W) </p>

<p>SAT Subject Tests:
Taking Math II and Physics again in November. Hoping to get 800 in Math II & 750+ in Physics.</p>

<p>AP: 5 Calc, 5 Stats, 4 Physics B, 4 APUSH</p>

<p>Half a Hook?: Spent the 9th and 10th grades in India. Got a solid 92% average in the 10th grade national examinations.</p>

<p>Intended Major: Computer Science</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>-(11,12) Investment Club (President 12)
During the club we learn stocks & other securities and compete in a virtual stock market.</p>

<p>-(11,12) Washington State Finance Association (Co-Founder and Vice-President)
A student run group that promotes the field of finance to students in the local area. Basically, this organization is a network of finance/investment clubs. We've started about three or four clubs at other schools in the local area. We have a senior advisory board, comprising local professionals, as well as some corporate sponsors. We are also in the process of registering for non-profit (501 c3) certification.
Washington</a> State Finance Association</p>

<p>-(11,12) Volunteer for a non-profit called Student Research and Development (Relations Manager)
The mission statement of the organization is to inspire students to learn more about science and technology, through the operations of an open workspace, with resources such as computer software, powertools, etc. My job is to receive funding from corporations and organizations but I participate in the tech activities as well.</p>

<p>-(11,12) Math Club</p>

<p>-(11,12) Robotics
Supposed to be what got me into computer science & its relationship with finance/business.</p>

<p>-(11) Washington Business Week (Summer Program)</p>

<p>-(9,10) School Basketball team</p>

<p>Awards:</p>

<p>-AP Scholar with Honor</p>

<p>-community service award from school</p>

<p>I forgot to mention some things in my app like peer tutoring and 220 hours of community service because I rushed it. I hope this doesn't come back to haunt me. My main essay is mediocre/average to good and people said my Penn essay was a 10/10.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for any feedback</p>

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<p>bump. anyone?</p>

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<p>bump. can someone can chance me?</p>

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<p>I’m actually kind of curious about this too because I feel like I’m pretty similar to you. Indian, 2140, 3.8 GPA from a really difficult private school, 5’s on 3 AP tests, a community service award from my school, mediocre common app essay, pretty awesome supplemental essay, decent ECs. Looking at BME :P</p>

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<p>whoa your situation is pretty similar to mine, though I’ve heard upenn’s BME is quite a bit more competitive.
After taking the subject tests today I’m pretty sure I got an 800 math and a 700ish physics (hoping it’s not less than 700). Someone chance me please?</p>

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<p>I’m sure someone here can satisfy me by replying</p>

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<p>Can someone actually reply after 400+ views? I managed to add the missing things to my application without ****ing the admissions office off… x.X</p>

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<p>Did you apply ED, or are you asking for RD? Since it’s SEAS, I think it’s a tad easier than CAS.
If you applied ED, it’s a high match. If you will apply RD, low-mid reach.</p>

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<p>I’d say you have a good change of being admitted. Your GPA and SAT scores are about what I had and your ECs seem more impressive. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the responses guys and yeah I’m applying ED. Will it matter that most of my ECs aren’t engineering related?</p>

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<p>Chance me with these subject test scores please</p>

<p>Math II: 800
Physics: 690 :(</p>

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<p>Getting 690 on your Physics SAT 2 neither helps nor hurts you.
Calm down.</p>

<p>As I tell everyone, unless you have something in your app that says WOW I feel ED is a stretch. RD you will be competitive.</p>

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<p>From personal experience, I had absolutely no engineering or science related ECs. But you have robotics and math club, so that’s only going to help you.</p>

<p>As for the SAT II scores, just remember to look at things in perspective. It’s definitely not a big part of the admissions process, more of a way for CollegeBoard to suck more money out of you. Your scores, particularly Math II, will not hurt you!</p>

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<p>@GOPTexas isn’t UPenn SEAS a little different though? I would assume its advantageous to apply early, since not many people do…</p>

<p>@Californian Great to hear feedback from someone who got in. Would you mind posting your stats, it would be pretty useful for people who check this thread.</p>

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<p>bumppppppp</p>

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<p>bump again</p>

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<p>just wondering, where did u show passion toward engineering in your app? it seems to me that most of your ECs are related to finance, so i suppose u stand a better chance at applying for Wharton</p>

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<p>^ya, what paragon said.</p>

<p>Why not M&T? Because, I’m telling you, once you get here, if you have an interest in finance, then there’s a lot of temptation to apply to Wharton.</p>

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<p>I’m hoping it isn’t too bad that my strong EC’s aren’t engineering related. I tried to show how computer science related to them in my supplement :confused: ha I didn’t think I was a strong enough candidate for M&T but I like computer science so I don’t know if I’d try switching into Wharton if I get in. </p>

<p>Can anyone else chance me? Since it’s hard to find, my subject test scores are 800 Math II and 690 Physics.</p>

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<p>hey, u hav decent SAT scores… unlyk me 2090 :‘(
btw, i’m form india too… (indian citizin in india)
i ws also thinkin abou penn…
although i gt perfect scores in SAT2 PCM…
but my SAT 1 is sooo baddd… :’(
nyway, best of luk…!!</p>