chance me upenn seas please? thanks

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Applying: upenn
Ethnicity: Chinese Canadian living north of the 49th parallel
Gender: M</p>

<h2>Planning to major in electrical engineering or computer science, will start final year of high school in September. Goes to a public HS.</h2>

<p>GPA: 4.0 unweighted
SAT: 800 math, 770 reading, 710 writing (essay 10)
SAT 2: 800 math 2c and 800 physics</p>

<h2>AP: 5 on Calculus AB and Computer Science A, will take Physics C (both Mech and Elec), English Literature, Statistics, Calculus BC, and Chinese Language and Culture.</h2>

<p>ECs:
play chess (rated top 10 in Canada according to age group)
won regional championships in both badminton and tennis</p>

<h2>plays classical guitar, plays first violin in school orchestra</h2>

<p>Other:
Received certificate of distinction on UWaterloo Math competitions in grades 9 to 12 (kind of like AMC for you guys south of the 49th)
Received certificate of distinction on the canadian computing competition (programming competition)
taking some university courses at a local university.</p>

<h2>Enrolled in a gifted program in high school.</h2>

<p>So, what are my chances? Thanks!</p>

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<p>UPenn SEAS: Reach</p>

<p>Which one could be your safety, Waterloo, UBC?</p>

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<p>UBC is my safety school. I could get in with no problems. </p>

<p>How realistic do you think my chances are? What should I try to work on from now to December?</p>

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<p>I definately think you should apply ED. Thats when Penn likes to fill its demographic and you being a canadian might be an advantage (maybe not, not to familiar with the international student pool). RD is a risk for even the smartest person. I’m assuming you have more ECs like volunteer work or maybe an internship? or some school clubs or leadership opportunities?</p>

<p>I’m also applying SEAS ED and there’s an approximate 30-40% acceptance rate. Obviously the applicant pool is more competitive, but none the less the acceptance rate is pretty amazing. </p>

<p>It wouldnt necessarily be the stats thats pulling your hind leg, cuz your numbers look really strong. If anything is would be the ECs. Its hard for me to interpret your GPA within the context of your school. But if you think ur in the top 10-15% of your class then your GPA is good.</p>

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<p>ED is definitely a great option. Your stats are pretty impressive, and being out of the US helps. Still, try to make your essays emphasize what YOU can bring to Penn, not what Penn offers that you like, since you really want to stand out and show your individuality. Good luck and chance me?</p>