Chance me, please (:

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I wish to test my chances on U Penn... Please chance me as objectively as you can. Thank you in advance!</p>

<p>International student currently living in Switzerland (Korean)
SAT: 2550
French 730, US 790, Lit 790
GPA: 3.9 unweighted
APs/Honors: Comparative Government 5, Statistics 5, Micro Econ 4, Macro Econ 4
Currently taking 6 IB classes; predicted IB score is 41 excluding extended essay+TOK
ECs: Varsity track team, varsity cross country team, Bern Grand Prix marathon participant, varsity basketball team, community service club, UNICEF vice-president, Mary's Meals charity service treasurer, school news chief editor, speech and debate (couple of first places in duo acting+parliamentary debate, all-conference), tutored math and English for middle schoolers (7-8th graders), literary society founder and president, dance crew, two time MUN chair.
Interned at eBay Korea, National Assembly of Korea, two different law firms.
Logged 300+ hours of volunteer work at a hospice plus more (I'd have to calculate) through community service club. Went on mission trips twice to Manila during the spring holidays.
I switched schools before my junior year, and as a result my ECs changed, hence the variety. They are spread out pretty evenly between the years. For reference I changed from an AP school to an IB school, so all my APs were during my sophomore year.</p>

<p>I would say I lack any definitive awards and distinctions... Which is a shame, because it's too late at this point to suddenly find something to get an award in. My resume, now that I look at it, seems very bland. I might have to aim lower for my earlies. </p>

<p>Any feedback would be appreciated.</p>

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<p>Well considering you got a 2550 on your SAT, you’re in everywhere.</p>

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<p>Sorry for the typo, it’s 2250… Haha;</p>

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<p>Haha, I assumed so. Anyway, I think you have a good chance. Your scores are good, and so is your GPA. Your EC’s are excellent and you have lots of leadership, which is good because it’ll make you stand out.I don’t know why you think they’re bland, because they’re not. </p>

<p>As for winning awards, while its nice, its definitely not a requirement, and a lack of awards won’t hurt you. I think you have a great chance.</p>

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<p>I disagree with your opinion that you lack distinctions! Your internships and your national background are attention-grabbing and set you apart. They make you appear worldly and experienced, which is great. They may not be awards but it’s a pretty unique feature. Your scores are great (although I assume you mean 2250 for SAT lol) and the grades are impressive. You definitely have a decent shot at Penn early decision, even regular you’d be in a solid position. Good luck with everything! Chance back if you have a sec,
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<p>Thank you for your feedback (: I hope to get a student council president position this year as well, but that remains to be seen, I guess.</p>