<p>Hey guys thanks for taking the time to give your opinions</p>
<p>I am a Canadian citizen</p>
<p>IB Student</p>
<p>SAT: 2210
CR: 720
Writing: 760
Math: 730</p>
<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.86 </p>
<p>2 AP Classes:
Economics: 4
US History: 5</p>
<p>SAT II's:
Math II: 730
US History: 770
Chemistry: 740
Korean: 680
French: 690</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
- Nationally ranked debater
- Basketball 4 years (1 Final, 2 Semi Final Regional finishes) + (MVP 1 year)
- Concert Band 3 years (2nd place at junior nationals)
- Assistant Basketball coach</p>
<p>Volunteer:
- Overseas volunteering in Kenya (Me to We foundation)
- Assistant at lawyer's office 2 years (Upenn Lawyer)
- Debate coach at elementary school 2 years
- Debate judge at high school tournaments
- Church Orchestra 4 years
- Hoops 4 Heart (charity basketball tournament) organizer 2 years
- Basketball Club referee</p>
<p>Jobs:
- Kumon assistant teacher 3 years</p>
<p>Misc.:
- Penn Pre-College Program (studied economics and world history)
- President of debate club
- Most Outstanding Achievement Award 3 years (most prestigious award available at school)
- Numerous Subject Distinction Awards (highest grade in the course)</p>
<p>Schools I am applying to:
1a) University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
1b) University of Pennsylvania
2) Columbia University
3) Stanford University
4) UC: Berkley</p>
<p>I love your name. Some comedy amongst a sea of super nerdy serious kids in this forum is appreciated.
I don’t know about Stanford. Most likely a reach. UC- safety. Columbia and Upenn - target. Looks like you have connections that’ll help. </p>
<p>Stanford = high reach
Wharton = high reach
UPENN cas = high target/low reach
Columbia = Low-mid reach</p>
<p>Both stanford and wharton require leadership, which you have bits of, but not too much. Try to get leadership at more clubs and that might help you. All 4 are unpredictable so its up to chance really though.
btw, you cant apply to both normal upenn and wharton</p>
<p>All 4 you posted are unpredictable. But I would say that UPenn cas is the easiest to get into out of those 4.</p>
<p>Stanford is known to select students based on individuality. For example, I knew a guy who didn’t do well in school (compared to other folks) but ranked nationally in DDR. He was chosen over a student who did much better academically.</p>
<p>Wharton and Columbia is easier than Stanford, but harder than cas. I say in-between.</p>
<p>Going to admit: I read this post b/c of your username. You make good choices.</p>
<p>I then read that you were Canadian, which won you another 900 respect points.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: I am not totally reliable on chancing. With that said:</p>
<p>1a) University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) - high reach/not likely
1b) University of Pennsylvania - reach
2) Columbia University - high match/reach
3) Stanford University - not likely
4) UC: Berkley - match/high match</p>
<p>Your SAT and classes are weaknesses if you’re depending on Stanford and UPenn. From what I saw of other students, Stanford highly emphasizes grades. Compared to the rest of the population applying to super elite universities, your SAT and SAT II scores aren’t top notch. I’d recommend at least a 2300 on the SAT and better scores on your SAT IIs. Your volunteering looks good; I like the Kenya volunteering, you could expand on that more. Debate is awesome (no bias intended :P). You’re a bit lacking on ECs; make up for that with elaboration rather than adding miscellaneous others. I’m guessing you’re going into business?</p>
<p>ayo buckfuddy, cuck fanadians, jk.
You seem to have a pretty well rounded app, but as previous posters have said, you don’t really have the leadership for Stanford or Wharton.
Penn seems like a reasonable reach as is Columbia</p>