Chances at Wharton??

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I know I'm suppose to post this in the "chances thread", but I'm hoping some Penn students would be more "knowledgeable" about Penn's admission than people in the chances thread. </p>

<p>So here it is:</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Asian
Currently: Junior</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>Rank: N/A school does not rank
G.P.A:
UW: 3.8/4.0
W: 4.5/5.0</p>

<p>SAT: 2200
SAT Subject:
Chemistry: 790
Chinese: 780
US History: Taking in June
Math II: Taking in June</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>School Activities:
3 years Marching Band (going to be drum major/conductor next year)
3 years Jazz Band
2 years Spring Musical
3 years Percussion Ensemble
3 years Science Club (Science League/Science Bowl)
1 year Community Problem Solving
1 year Genetics Club</p>

<p>Outside Activities:
Recreational Sports (Basketball and Tennis)
Sophomore year during the Summer, I did a math research paper on Graph Theory
This Summer I'm going to SSP (summer science program) =D
I volunteer as an English Teacher and Basketball Coach (~100 hours service hours)</p>

<p>Awards:
Some outstanding awards in Marching Band (individual)
Spanish Honor Society
Our Marching Band went to Nationals and got 3rd place this year, and 1st place in states
Our Community Problem Solving team won States this year and is going to internationals</p>

<p>I Know I don't have much experience in the business field. However, I wish to go to Wharton to learn business in the art industry. Any advice, improvements, or chances would be much appriciated.</p>

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<p>Your academics look pretty good. Of course always work to do better, but I don't think you'll get rejected because of them. So that leaves us with your activities.
So what Penn would look for is passion in what you do. Your music stuff looks great, but sports could use some boning up. Do you play in any tournaments (I'm thinking tennis mostly)? Do you think you could get either a ranking or some tournament wins to back up your sports deal? I think that would look great, it would round you out.
So you haven't really done much in business, but I think that'll be okay. I've heard that colleges will appreciate "late-bloomers" so to speak, if you demonstrate a sudden interest in something and really work at it. What this would mean is something like entrepreneurship. I know it sounds tough, but so will Wharton.
Heads up, a bit more leadership in your resume would look good.
One more thing I can think of: try to get a job. I know that in the summer it might be tough, but that would separate you so much from other kids who are in your league.
I can't think of much else right now. Good luck, you definitely have a shot!</p>

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<p>Thanks for you advice cooledge. </p>

<p>Anyone else?</p>

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<p>anyone want to give any tips on improvement?</p>