<p>Hi all, I'm only a junior in high school, but currently I plan to focus on economics/finance in college. I've read a couple old economics textbooks and the subject seems really interesting. I looked around at some rankings for undergrad economics programs, and UPenn stood out to me because of its prestige, academic rigor, and perfect distance from home. </p>
<p>SAT: 2180 first time (740R 780M 660W). No ACT or SATII's yet.
GPA: 4.0 unweighted and 4.87 weighted.
Class rank: 9/350
I'm taking the most difficult classes at my school (IB year 11 and 12).</p>
<p>EC's: Volunteer for a start-up nonprofit that teaches kids how to eat healthy, went on 2-week mission trip to Puerto Rico to build 10 houses, drummer and Music Director for youth group praise band, lots of small volunteer work, led a group of volunteers to renovate low-income housing for single moms pursuing a college degree.
Traditional EC's and Awards: Varsity Tennis, 2nd in economics at the NC FBLA State Competition.
Band EC: 2nd in NC on Timpani in 8th grade, multiple District Honors Band performances, principal percussionist for the Union Symphonic Youth Orchestra, percussion tutor for middle school kids, played drum set multiple times for school plays, played drum set in the All-County play.
Club leadership: Treasurer of 1st Priority, Chairman of Financial Committee for FBLA</p>
<p>Essay should be really good. Don't mind my SAT writing.
Teacher recommendations: At least one will be amazing. Band Director said, "You are the most complete, amazing student I've ever had in 14 years of teaching..."</p>
<p>I'm a white male from NC.</p>
<p>My question is: where would you put me on a 10 point scale (1=go to community college and 10=start packing because you're in) regarding my admissions chances to Wharton?</p>