Chance @ Wharton

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<p>I'm really not expecting to get in, but I'd like to get an opinion to see if I even have a shot. </p>

<p>Asian Male
California
Public School</p>

<h2>High Income Bracket</h2>

<p>GPA</p>

<p>UW 3.7
W 4.1
3 CC classes, but I'm not sure how they factor into the W GPA</p>

<h2>Rank: 60/582 </h2>

<p>SAT
CR: 800
M: 790
W: 690
Composite: 2270
M+V: 1590
SAT II
Math IIC: 800
Chem: 760</p>

<p>AP
1 AP 10th, 4 11th, 4 12th</p>

<h2>Rest were pretty much honors or jazz band</h2>

<p>ECs
Jazz Band (9,10,11,12) - nationally recognized, bunch of awards, playing guitar for 9 years
DECA (11,12) - Numerous awards, first place at state last year, President this year of the third largest chapter in California
Volunteer Trips (10,11) - Went to Mexico and Costa Rica to do some labor for a couple weeks each</p>

<p>Work Experience
- 2 internships at law offices (one paid)
- Tutor</p>

<h2>- Had a full time job over the summer</h2>

<p>Essays
Personal - pretty good
Teacher - pretty good
Counselor - haven't read but probably glowing :/</p>

<p>I think the only thing that's really hurting me is the GPA, so how will that factor into admissions? Thanks</p>

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<p>great chance just the gpa. if theres time to bring it up i'd say thats all u can really do to increase ur chances. ur still very competetive regardless</p>

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<p>"Rank: 60/582"
not top 10% so I would say very low chance. sorry.</p>

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<p>I know damn I was 58/582 after the first semester of junior year. After senior year, I should be around 40 but I think it's going to be too late by then</p>

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<p>is it really necessary to get like top10% of your class if you want to stand a chance to Wharton? i mean like, if you are in a class full of scholars, its kinda hard to even get to the top 10% dont you think so? maybe thats just my opinion</p>

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<p>^^ ya its actually pretty important</p>

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<p>but why wouldn't Wharton just choose from the 10% scholars?</p>

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<p>look at the stats in the first chart (this is percent of class for 2012)
Penn</a> Admissions: Incoming Class Profile</p>

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<p>If you really want to go, apply ED!!!! That's the only way. Your test scores are great tho! And you must be interested in law?</p>

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<p>Business.. I just had those job opportunities so I took them. What's frustrating is that there are people ahead of me who havent taken nearly as rigorous a courseload. If percentile is the only reason I don't get in, then I'll be extremely disappointed...</p>

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<p>After the first semester of senior year my rank is actually 56/602. If they look at my mid-year report, is it possible for that to affect their decision?</p>

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<p>yeah it is, if your someone they are considering, and don't have a perfect resume, like you and me, they will probably ask to see your midterm grades</p>

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<p>cough</p>

<p>CR: 800
M: 790
W: 690
Composite: 2270</p>

<p>I like your SAT scores but you need to work on your math skills :P</p>

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<p>I know.. I epic failed on one question. I did better overall first semester of senior year than all my other semesters, so hopefully that comes into play</p>

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<p>Haha, I think he meant adding up your composite score ;P</p>

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<p>OOPS the math meant to say 780</p>

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<p>bummp 1000000</p>

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<p>I dont understand how a 780 is poor at math? And, your composite score is great!</p>

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<p>I usually never miss any math questions, but the score isnt even great compared to other Wharton admits. Whatever, nothing I can do about it now</p>