Here is some information about me.
I am so desperate about college applications to UPenn since my test scores and especially GPA are relatively lower than the majority of its early applicants…
Any advice or comments will be appreciated!
`About me
I am an international student from Hong Kong and now studying in a private school in New York, and this year is my third year.
`GPA
Hong Kong International School
-Freshman 81/100
Ross School (My school has 0 AP and does not do GPA nor rank, so after conversion the maximum GPA a student can possibly get is a 4.0)
-Sophomore 3.17 (I really had a hard time adapting into the new environment)
-Junior 3.85 (Upward Trend)
`Test Scores
ACT September 32/36 R 30 M 35 S 32 E 31
SAT June 1470/1600 R 670 M 800
SAT October (Scores not out yet, predicted) 1500+/1600 R 700+ M 800
SATII May Math 2 760 Physics 650 (Will retake in November)
AP Macroeconomics 4 (Self-studied)
`Senior year major course loads (Without Electives)
English
Cultural History
Art History
Advanced Calculus
Advanced Neuroscience
Advanced Chemistry
U.S. Government
Sport Journalism
(And several other elective classes)
`What I do at school (Numbers indicating grade levels)
-Varsity soccer team captain and tactician 10, 11, 12 (Suffolk County Scholar Athlete 2015)
-Water polo 9, 10 (Guangzhou Water polo team. 5th place in 2014 national water polo tournament)
-Swimming 9 (Started swimming since I was 9, competed in many tournaments and received athlete certificate)
-Mathlete 11, 12
-School newspaper vice-president 11, 12
-Model UN club 12
-Jazz band 10 (Solo saxophone and I have played it for almost 6 years)
-Varsity badminton 12
-Peer tutoring 11, 12
-Political debate 12 (In front of the entire school)
-Boarding house leader 11, 12
-Intercultural field trip to Turkey and Italy 10, 11
-Community service 10, 11 (65 hours so far)
`What I do out of school
-FIFA {e-Sport} 10, 11, 12 (Ranked 21st place worldwide in FIFA 16)
-Internship at Honeywell and Schindler 11 summer (2 weeks for each, 8 hours a day, Market analyst and researcher, wrote an essay advertising a type of air purifier while accentuating the importance of environmental protection, particularly air.
-Chinese blog about experience of Chinese students studying in US 11, 12 (3000 followers and updates daily)
-Stadium volunteer 11 summer (8 games, 30 hours)
-Fan representative of Manchester City Supporters Club 10, 11, 12
-Wharton Sports Business Academy participant 11 summer (4-week summer program)
I think my essays are good. I showed strong passion on economics, sports, and the schools I am applying to.
Early Decision: University of Pennsylvania - CAS Economics
Early Action: University of Michigan - School of Kinesiology - Sports Management
Thank you for going through! Any advice or comments will be appreciated!!!