Chances at University of Pennsylvania and Other Schools

Transfer Students
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<p>Hello I was wondering if you all could help determine my chances at these following schools: University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, & UNC-CH
By the way I am a sophomore at Wake Forest University and plan on probably being a History major
Here are my stats:
1430 SAT (740 Math 690 Verbal)
770 SATII US History
720 SATII Writing
720 SATII MathIIC
92 UW High School Grade
97 W High School Grade
3.679 College GPA
ECs:
Reformed University Fellowship
College Democrats
Student Advisor
Screamin' Demons (student spirit organization)
Habitat for Humanity</p>

<p>Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much.</p>

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<p>For the ECs, have u actually taken any leadership position for any of the organization? or were you just "part of the membership" and followed the curriculum?</p>

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<p>I haven't taken any leadership positions there because most are filled by members who have been there longer such as Juniors and Seniors.</p>

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<p>Since you are History Major (relatively less impacted major), you have a shot at UPenn. You have an excellent SAT II score and a decent SAT score. Some of the drawbacks are your GPA and the weak EC.</p>

<p>Sure, you've been involved in lots of various clubs & organizations, but you really haven't taken an active role in any of them. UPenn doesn't like such students. They want a student who can SHOW their passion, and the most definite way of showing it is through leadership or taking an active role in certain organization. If taking a position is impossible for you, I suggest you to get an internship or some sort to develop a real-life experience (HISTORY related is a plus). It'll show your sense of responsibility and good work ethics. Most important of all, it'll show your passion in your major.</p>

<p>As for you GPA, 3.68 GPA is... pretty impressive. But if possible, raising it to above 3.7 will strengthen your chance.</p>

<p>Anyway, you definitely have a shot. go for it!</p>

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<p>You'll definitely get into UNC</p>

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<p>How exactly do you all know what these schools like or don't like? Is it based on observation and talk on the messageboard in addition to talking to the admissions department? I am just rather curious as to how one reaches an answer to the question from the original poster.</p>

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<p>Ok thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate the fact that you spent the time to respond to this topic.</p>

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<p>Didn't Penn's transfer admit rate go down this past year? (I'm not saying you shouldn't apply if it did, I'm just curious.)</p>

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<p>good luck</p>

<p>i am not tryin to discourage you, but i had VERY similar scores and gpa at a top 15 school</p>

<p>i didnt get into penn or columbia (waitlisted)....good luck</p>