Unweighted gpa of 3.84
Weighted gpa of 4.38
New sat score of 1470
EC’s include 350 hours of volunteering with multiple trips to pakistan to help with the Rohingya people. Hospital volunteering also
AP classs taken: AP world with a score of 3, AP micro/macro, AP comparative government, AP computer science, AP calc AB and AP literature. Also enrolled in AICE Cambridge program
Decent recommendations from my sociology teacher and us history teacher. Also planning on getting a rec letter from the associate professor of Finance from FIU
-Do you have any hooks?
-Are you applying ED/EA/RD?
-Legacy?
-Intended Major? EC’s related to major other than volunteering? Research? Internship?
-Leadership positions in any of your EC’s?
-In state? Out of State? International?
-Good Essays?
-SAT Subject Tests? Other AP test scores 3+?
-EFC? Will you need financial aid?
I’d retake the SAT aim for 1510+, this will take you out of the <25% percentile–make you more of a competitive applicant. UPenn is a reach for pretty much everyone, that being said Wharton makes it even more competitive so that’s where other things like excellent EC’s, essays, hooks, etc. will do you wonders.
Have safety schools (ones that aren’t Ivies) and a backup plan.
I’m applying RD and in terms of preferred major, I really like business; hence my choice of dreaming to go going to Wharton. When it comes to EC’s I have heard that Wharton doesn’t care if they are business related EC’s and that they are looking for depth and passion in a students EC. That being said, I thought I would convey that by talking about my love volunteering and how how my trips and volunteer work has changed me. I am pursuing a job at a local Kumon center and I am trying to get an internship at some local companies. I will be posting my essays soon and I am definitely going to try for a better SAT score.
In terms of other AP scores, I am taking the aforementioned classes in my senior year.
@SRK6782 Ok good to know! As per usual a 4 or 5 with AP’s is best. Definitely discuss your trips and the volunteering you have done within your essays, you seem very passionate about them–let the admissions know that. If Wharton is you’re #1 school, apply ED/EA this gives you a higher chance and shows your interest more than RD.
I asked about alternate EC’s because like many highly competitive schools, they like to see diversity and leadership within those EC’s. Not that I think you do, but having only volunteering or only clubs with no leadership or higher positions, doesn’t show depth. It would appear that you are just minimally involved and doing it just for your transcript.
Also showing interest in your chosen major whether it be through internships (like the ones you are trying to purse), or EC’s lets admissions know why you are passionate about business, and why you would like to pursue it. Being that Wharton is one of the most prestigious business schools around, I’m sure they would care to know why you are applying there.
That being said, you still have time to achieve many things and show personal/academic growth, for now I think you stand a pretty good chance.
Thank you so much for the advice!
Does anyone know someone who has gotten into Wharton without taking AP calc AB or BC in high school. I am currently taking algebra 2 and I plan to take pre-calc over the summer, so that I can take AP calc Ab during my senior year. Since I am applying in my junior year, Will me taking algebra two be a dealbreaker in my application to UPenn/Wharton. On the other hand, will Wharton look at my transcript and see that since I am taking AP calc AB, I am a good candidate for admission