Chances at Penn (Dream School)? Advice?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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Killer! Wow, the only thing I’d worry about is it seems that you have like 40 projects going all at once and that can seem impossible to do all of them well. But other than that you’ll be fine (your scores are fine btw- no need to retake!)

Curious-why Penn?? Why not MIT or Caltech where their engineering is better known?

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@Harpguy2022 I’ve been told that being good at computer science is great and all, but most employers appreciate programmers who have a firm grasp on business.

So the benefits for me:

  • Penn’s #1 in the nation in business
  • Top ten in computer science
  • Ivy league schools are great in all majors, which means I get to have experience with a variety of people who are passionate about different majors.
  • Lots of graduate students who are leaders in their field to network with / learn from
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Updates on SAT scores? Amazing work :slight_smile:

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@lynevenalu I got a 780 in Math II, and a 720 in Physics. I know I could do better in Math II, since I didn’t study at all for that (spent like two weeks studying for physics since I only took AP Physics 1 and you need to know AP Physics 2).

I also plan on retaking the SAT to get an 800 on the math section. I have been getting close to perfect for math on my practice tests. All of the schools that I am applying to super score, so I could end up with a 1550 super scored SAT if I get that 800.

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You have a really great profile. I think that if you get your SAT score up this August, you have a really good chance of getting in. You ECs are great.