Chances at Penn

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Hi. I am a rising senior. i am really interested in UPenn. I was hoping you guys could help me assess my chances of getting in. </p>

<p>SATs</p>

<p>New SAT: 2070
Old SAT: 1490 M:790 V:700</p>

<p>SAT IIs:</p>

<p>Biology M:790
Math IIC:780
Chemistry: 720 <–is that decent or on the low side?</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.98 (out of 4.0)
Weighted GPA: 4.85 (out of 5.0)</p>

<p>APs taken:
AP Biology - 5 (taken sophomore year)
AP Chemistry - TBA
AP Statistics - TBA
AP Language - TBA</p>

<p>Next year’s APs: Modern World; Physics; Calculus; Human Geography; Psychology; Literature</p>

<p>My school does not rank. Also, I’m from the Washington DC area in which there is a plethora of smart students.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>*years include senior year</p>

<p>Debate (4years) Captain (best record on team)
Varsity Tennis (4 years)
SGA (2 years) Parliamentarian/treas
Student Academy of Science (2 years) founder and president
It’s Academic (3 years) County Champions
Math Honor Society (2 years)
National Honor Society (2 years)</p>

<p>Volunteer Hours: roughly 200</p>

<p>Summer:</p>

<p>Taken Engineering course at George Washington University
Interned Two years at Walter Reed Army Institute for Research
Created science project entitled “Effects of ACHe on the brains of American soldiers”
2nd place at Regional Neuroscience contest</p>

<p>Awards:</p>

<p>WPI book award
im pretty sure some others but nothing too extravagent</p>

<p>Please Help.</p>

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<p>Your SAT scores are very good. What did you get in the Writing on the New SAT, is that pulling your score down? </p>

<p>Gradewise, you're good to go. Now find out how to stand apart from the crowd.</p>

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<p>what school do you go to?</p>

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<p>any other opinions?</p>

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<p>how much does a 5 in AP chem/ 5 in AP Stat/ 3 in Lang help my chances?</p>

<p>also what about my chances into the Jerome Fisher program?</p>

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<p>it probably doesn't change them at all</p>

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<p>why not drummer?</p>

<p>also does anyone know any stats for the jerome fisher program/or know where i could find the stats?</p>

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<p>You have a good shot at Engineering, I'd say. Maybe Jerome Fisher, they are more selective. Same deal for Wharton single-degree.</p>

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<p>is engineering considered easier to get into than the college?</p>

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<p>Well, yes, because you're competing against a smaller group.</p>

<p>Overall Admissions Rate: 20.8% (3749/17982)
Early Decision Adm Rate: 34% (1140/3420)
Regular Decision Adm Rate: 16.7% (2579/15403)</p>

<p>Nursing Overall: 41.8% (123/294)
SEAS Overall: 32.0% (850/2656)
SAS Overall: 21.3% (2455/11474)
Wharton Overall: 13.6% (484/3558)</p>

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<p>Im seriously considering applying early to Penn. Is this a good decision?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Well, early decision admit rate is significantly higher than RD.</p>

<p>I am personally an RD round candidate.</p>

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<p>You're looking very good. I'd say even if you apply RD you have a great shot. Your SATs are okay (SAT IIs are exceptional) and your GPA is very good. Also, I think your ECs are particularly strong as well. I have debate as an EC too and I'm also hoping to get into Penn as well!(Wharton)</p>

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<p>I just wanted to thank you guys for your feedback.</p>

<p>As an update, I have been accepted into the Jerome Fisher Program at Penn early!!</p>

<p>Thank You again.</p>

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<p>Friend,</p>

<p>I suggest you try a community college. Big dog schools like UPenn will eat your application like a little baby. Do not even attempt applying, but if you have hot girl friends, please encourage them to apply.</p>

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<p>what ??????</p>

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<p>mssunshine...the OP already got into Penn ED......</p>

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<p>haha, that's hilarious. The OP get's into the Jerome Fisher Program and you want 'em to go to a community college!</p>