Chances at UPENN-Early Decision

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I am a junior at a very large and competitive public high school in Michigan. I am considering majoring in either medicine or business (economics). My school doesn’t offer that many AP classes but I’ve taken a solid amount. Any comments would be very helpful, Thank you.</p>

<p>GPA- 3.92 unweighted and no class rank
ACT-34
Courses- 4yrs of Latin, 4yrs science-1AP, 4yrs Math-1Ap, 4yrs History-2Ap, 4yrs of english-2Ap. AP includes humanities.
EC’s-NHS, hospital volunteering-1yr, Key club -3yrs, Latin club-3yrs, President of Medical Mission Club, Professional Bassist w/ community Jazz combo.
Extras- I’m going to Russia for two weeks to help doctors care for disfigured kids.-I did not pay for this, I was awarded it for my volunteering work. During the Summer I manage a Lawn Service company with about 20 clients.
Awards- Cum Laude- Natl Latin Exam, Outstanding Bassist at festival, NHS, Trip to Russia.
-Will Have great recs and essays.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>looks good...may be weak on leadership</p>

<p>What makes you stand out though? your passion for volunteering? have you gotten others to volunteer?</p>

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<p>Medicine isn't a major (fyi). You have a decent shot ED. Are you or your counselor sending your SAT scores. If so, what are they?</p>

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<p>forget SAT, he got a 34 on Act, he's in great shape :)</p>

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<p>Yeah, anyone who says you don't have a very strong shot is stupid...which is on par for this place, but really your resume is shaping up very nicely. Some more leadership would really clinch it though.</p>

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<p>I hope that comment wasn't directed at me, JC :)</p>

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<p>Not at all. How could I hate on anyone who enjoys the bongos? Simple answer I couldn't. Complex answer is I could but it's convenient at the moment to say that I couldn't.</p>

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<p>yeah, you have a very good shot. Go for ED. Make sure you let them know how much you want to go to Penn.</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone for the feedback.
PS. I know Medicine isn't a major.</p>

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<p>PPS Doctors are lame.</p>