chances at upenn?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>i’m only a junior, but …</p>

<p>1) Basics:
Ethnicity: Asian
Sex: Female
Location: NJ
non-competitive, public school
school doesn’t rank, but i’m positive i would be in at least the top 5%, prob top 2%</p>

<p>2) GPA/courseload:
~4.3 weighted as of soph year. not sure about unweighted.
(will most definitely be raised this year. predicting about a 4.4-4.5)

  • hardest courseload possible
  • APs: psychology, lang&composition, chemistry (will take tests)
  • the rest are honors.
  • will take 5 AP classes for senior year.</p>

<p>3) Test Scores
217 on PSAT
780 Math Level II
700 on Bio
750 on Chem
2300 SAT</p>

<p>4) Extracurriculars
-cofounder/VP of a human rights club. (10, 11, 12) – our first year, took a lot of effort to start, but raised several hundred dollars and planned 2 successful schoolwide events so far.
-officer of Key Club (9, 10, 11, 12)
-captain of Science League (9,10,11,12)
-captain of Chemistry Olympics team (10,11,12)
-officer of Peer Tutoring (10, 11, 12)
-delegate for Model UN (10,11,12)
-lacrosse (9,10,11,12) 2 years JV/2 years Varsity
-representative/publicity officer/vice president of SGO (10,11,12)
-treasurer of human psychology club (11,12)
(… the rest are insignificant clubs that i won’t put down.)

  • inventing is also a passionate hobby of mine, started when i was very young. have won multiple awards … see below. and have a uniqueish? story behind this.</p>

<p>5) Volunteering

  • student ambassador at a well-known science museum, 200+ hours
  • guidance office volunteer, 300+ hours
  • various activities through Key Club/Peer Tutoring/others…</p>

<p>6) Summer

  • UIBE - international cultural exchange program in beijing.
  • Camp Rising SUn - international, leadership camp run by a nonprofit organization. given a $10,000 scholarship chosen from thousands worldwide. one of the most amazing experiences of my life and will most likely write an essay on this since it has had such a huge impact on me.
  • CTY
  • HOBY: chosen as the only representative for my school, leadership program, also an amazing experience, and have stayed active in organization ever since.</p>

<li>Achievements/Awards</li>
<li>modern marvels invention contest - honorable mention</li>
<li>everyday edisons invention contest - semifinalist</li>
<li>patent for invention/in talks with companies about marketing invention.</li>
<li>my school’s guidance award - for citizenship & having a strong impact on the community</li>
<li>commended on PSATs</li>
<li>NHS</li>
<li>National French Honors Society</li>
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<p>i’d appreciate any feedback. :)</p>

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<p>great chances...the only thing i can think of is that you could use one more high sat II score. be sure to write one of your essays about inventing if you are really this passionate about it. good luck</p>

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<p>68.43% chance</p>

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<p>I'm especially impressed with lacrosse, your museum work and your leadership roles. Tell me:</p>

<p>1) Is Penn your first choice -- Since ED gives you a huge admission edge.
2) Are you applying to Wharton, SEAS or CAS? - It makes a difference, you know!</p>

<p>PM me, if you'd like. Also, what HS in NJ? I'm familiar with the schools and their reputations, so when you say "non-competitive", that sounds interesting.</p>

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<p>Excellent chances for SAS. Wharton is always a gamble, but even there you are extremely competitive.</p>

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<p>i wouldnt say ur a shoe-in, but very high chances.
nevertheless, i would really suggest that u dont worry about these things at this point.
i started stressing about it all like octoberish this year (im a senior) and tht was plenty of stress for me. yes, this is the time when you should be doing all that you can ameliorate aspects of your application that would better your chances, but if you start worrying about your chances from now, you will be skitsafranic (no clue how to spell that word) comes december.</p>

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<p>thanks for the feedback everyone. (: and besides the SAT score, what else can i improve on to make myself ... more likely to get in?</p>

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<p>Your essays are the key to getting in. Ditto the essay suggestion on your inventiveness. Make sure that your recommendations reinforce the message in the essays.</p>

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<p>haha, err. idk if i'd be able to control recommendations. :/ haha.</p>

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<p>If you apply early you have great chances. If you apply early SEAS you are a shoo in. If you apply early CAS you have a good chance. If you apply early Wharton, its a crap shoot.</p>

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<p>haha, thanks nobromo. i just have no idea which i'm applying to.</p>