Chance me Plz! Wharton RD

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Okay, I know I am a long shot, but I really think I can thrive even in the tough collegiate environment of Wharton.</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Asian-American (Indian)
Sex: Male
Location: California (Bay Area)
Rank: 2/1015
GPA: 4.00 (UW); 4.6 Weighted</p>

<p>Standardized Test:
SAT I's: CR-610, Math-700, Writing-660
SAT II's: Math II-750, Bio-790</p>

<p>ACT w/writing: Composite-31 (E-31, M-33, R-29, S-29)</p>

<p>EC's:
-Tennis: MVP on JV team. Most Improved on varsity (2 years). Also, mentor JV girls and am in charge of JV boys (but not captain... should be though).
-Leo Club (International community service organization)</p>

<p>Awards:
-California Scholarship Federation (100% Member)
-Scholar Athlete
-AP Scholar</p>

<p>AP's:
Chem=3, Calc AB=4, Bio=5
I am also taking the AP's for Literature, Econ, Government, and Statistics this year.
(My school only provides ONE AP course sophomore year and the rest are for junior and senior year which are not that many. I think i only skipped two AP courses (Physics and History)</p>

<p>Community Service (150 hrs approx.):
Volunteer at Convalescent Home, also for tennis fundraiser events, and various events for Leo Club. I also tutor students but I do not collect hours.</p>

<p>I know this doesn't seem like much, but I go to a really poor high school that has lost over 12 million dollars in funding in the past few years and will continue to lose funding. It is comprised of over 4500 students that are mostly low income (including me since my parents are unemployed as of this moment) Thus, a LOT of things have been cut and to top it off, you are not really allowed to do multiple EC's (e.g. Debate and Sports- it's either one or the other. The coaches make you chose). So, it sucks. Thanks again for taking the time. I truly appreciate it.</p>

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<p>hey your gpa and rank are pretty good lookin. your SAT and ACT aren’t the best but they’re not that far behind either. your subject tests are solid. i’d give you a far shot. definitely apply. good luck</p>

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<p>give it a try and let them know about the unusual circumstances you mentioned in the “additional information” part of your application. Good luck :)</p>

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<p>thanks guys! i really appreciate it!</p>

<p>thewuguy: “let them know about the unusual circumstances you mentioned in the “additional information” part of your application”
i already submitted my application and didn’t mention this. Do you think I should email them or something? cuz i figured the local admissions officer will know about my school…</p>

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<p>ok your gpa and rank are good, it doesnt hurt to reply
good luck my fellow indian:)</p>