Chance Me UPenn ED CAS

Applying to College
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<p>Hey guys,
Sorry to be just another one of those "chance me" threads but I'd really appreciate a response! By the way, sorry its really long too... just thought it would make more sense to give a more accurate portrayal of my application.</p>

<p>Female, White.</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 101.8 (will increase with addition of Senior Year grades)</p>

<p>SAT: CR: 700 Math: 790 Writing: 720
SAT II: Physics: 730 Math II: 800 Chem: 750</p>

<p>IB Diploma Candidate
IB Courses I have taken/am currently taking:
IB Physics SL
IB Physics HL
IB Math Methods
IB English HL
IB History HL
IB Psychology
IB Biology HL
IB French 6
Theory of Knowledge
AP Calculus BC (This, Calc AB, and Stats are the only AP classes offered in my school)
I am also currently taking chamber orchestra and science research.</p>

<p>Awards:
-The George Washington University Engineering Medal
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: for Excellence in the study of Mathematics and Science
-National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist
-Long Island Science Congress Awards
Highest Honors
Alternate for New York State Science Congress
L.I.S.E.L.A. Alphonse Campbell Memorial Award
Dr. Howard Mofenson Memorial Award
-Long Island Science and Engineering Fair
3rd Place Award
-Research Association Competition (Rohm and Haas)
2nd Place- Senior Chemistry Division
-Nassau Community College Science Fair
2nd Place Award</p>

<p>Internships, Conferences, and Summer Activities:
-Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partners for the Future Program
studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the construction and plasticity of GABAergic inhibitory circuits in the mammalian brain. Only 14 out of about 500 students accepted into program
-Summer Research at Brown University
Working with DNA X-Ray Crystallography. Project involving the protein structure of KsgA will be entered into research competitions such as Intel, Siemens/Westinghouse, Long Island Science Congress, ISEF, and Research Association.
-Techniques in DNA Based Biotechnology Course at Brown University
-National Young Leadership Conference
-ACA Summer Abroad in Florence, Italy
Italian Language Course
Intermediate Photography Course</p>

<p>Activities:
-B'nai B'rith Youth Organization: President (2011-12); Treasurer (2009-11)
-Student Government Association: 1st Vice President (2011-12); Treasurer (2010-11)
-Youth Council: Chamber of Commerce Liaison (2011-12)
-French Club: Founder and President (2010-2012)
-Habitat for Humanity Club: Treasurer (2010-2012)
-The Challenge: MSGVarsity Televised Academic Competition<br>
-Mathletes<br>
-Science Olympiads<br>
-Engineering Club<br>
-Quiz Bowl<br>
-Forensics Club </p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
-American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Team Leader
-Kicking for the Cure Volunteer
-Pediatricians for Central American Children
Fundraising Volunteer
-Project Hope Volunteer
-Sunrise Day Camp
Year-Round Volunteer
-Peer Tutor</p>

<p>Honors:
-French Honor Society
-High Honor Roll
-Junior Honor Guard
-National Honor Society
-Science Honor Society
-The National Society of High School Scholars</p>

<p>Athletics:
-Varsity Spring Track and Field: 9th and 10th grade<br>
-Varsity Winter Track and Field: 9th and 10th grade
-Volleyball
Rising Star award in 9th grade
Captain of Junior Varsity in 10th grade</p>

<p>My Essays should be pretty good, as well as my letter of recommendations.</p>

<p>Please let me know if you think I have a chance! Thanks!</p>

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<p>I dont know if it makes a difference… but it’s actually a 101.89 GPA</p>

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<p>What’s your unweighted GPA? Honestly, I think you have an excellent chance.</p>

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<p>unweighted i’m assuming would be about a 98/99… not sure because the school doesn’t report it but weighting really doesnt make much of a difference because the only weighted classes are in junior and senior year.</p>

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<p>bump, anyone?</p>

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<p>I think what you really mean is: “will I stand out?”</p>

<p>If you’ve been around this site, you’ll find that you’re stats are among the mid-high range for top schools. This doesn’t guarantee admission - 2400 SATs and 4.0 GPAs get rejected every year. In your case, your science study stands out. You should concentrate on that to improve your chances.</p>

<p>In terms of chances - yes, you are a viable candidate</p>

<p>Will you stand out - that’s up to you (and your application)</p>

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<p>thanks!
I don’t really know how I can make myself stand out anymore with science, considering I feel like I’m really doing all that I can do. I spent my entire summer doing research and my lab internship at CSHL requires a minimum of 12 hours per week so it truly does consume a lot of my time. Also, when I’m not in the lab I’m home writing papers on my research to submit to competitions.</p>

<p>Hopefully the Penn admissions committee will recognize this and will think it adds potential… hopefully?</p>

<p>If anybody else has a chance opinion, that would be great.
I really came down to Penn and WashU, but the cons of WashU made me bump it down to second choice. I love Penn so much but I really don’t know what I can do to make myself stand out!</p>

<p>If anybody wants to see my commonapp and whypenn essays please private message me so that I can have your input!</p>

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<p>Sorry to be completely irritating and bump again, but… BUMP!</p>

<p>I don’t mean to be so neurotic, but with ED deadlines approaching soon, I need to know if I am being silly in applying ED to a school that I am really unlikely to get into. Of course I’m aware that with such a low acceptance rate, it is “unlikely” for anyone to get in, but I think you guys know what I mean.</p>

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<p>Also, I’m from Long Island, so I dont know if that would lessen/increase my chances!</p>

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<p>Those are very competitive stats for Penn ED. No one can assure you of admission but you should not feel like you are a long shot for Penn ED.</p>

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<p>Ok great. Anybody else have any opinions?
Only 34 days until the application is due, hence my anxiety and irritating persistence in this thread.</p>

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<p>bump, please!</p>

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<p>BUMP please!</p>

<p>Any chance suggestions would be great. Really any input at all would be wonderful!
I’m so anxious about this application process and really any words of advice would be GREATLY appreciated!</p>

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<p>wah, chance threads suck with feedback.</p>

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<p>Wow you’re definitely a strong Penn candidate! Just write good essays :)</p>

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<p>haha i’ll try my best! thanks!</p>

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<p>bump anyone?</p>

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<p>Definitely a strong competitor! :)</p>

<p>I can definitely understand your anxiety, for me, UF is less than a month away. Just don’t worry so much that you lose focus, and if you see an opportunity to at all better your chances (even if it’s just a little bit) do it.</p>

<p>Destroy on the essay, and I wouldn’t see much a chance of you not getting in. My school doesn’t even offer IB, has very few kids taking the AP route, and no one’s curing cancer but we’ve sent quite a few kids there in the last few years.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>hahaha thank you so much!
and dont worry about UF, youre more than qualified!</p>

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<p>Again, very qualified. I assume your unweighted GPA is close to 4, so you’re certainly good. Unfortunately we can’t say match for most Ivies, but you have an equal shot and a good shot compared to the rest.</p>

<p>I think you’ll get in.</p>