<p>I already posted on the main chances forum, but I hoped to maybe get some more specific advice here. I'm an international student planning to apply ED to Wharton. I know Wharton is basically impossible for almost anyone to get into (except for those few lucky ones who do actually get in), but nevertheless, what would my chances be? </p>
<p>GPA: Not used, I'm an A-Levels student. In my IGCSE I got 5 A* and 2 A, and the AS Level scores I've received are also straight A's (4 subjects taken so far, A* aren't available at AS Level, only after completion of A2 which I will be giving this November). </p>
<p>SAT: 2260 (790 math, 730 reading, 740 writing - 11/12 essay)
SAT II's : Math Level II - 800, Taking Physics this October (haven't done physics since the 10th grade but I'm pretty strong in it, should get 720+)</p>
<p>TOEFL : 119/120</p>
<p>Rank : Overall first in my class every year in high school. About 100-110 total class size. </p>
<p>Courseload: Pretty hard, A levels requirement is 3 subjects, I have taken 5 (Math, Acc, Business, Economics, English)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
-Model United Nations: Huge personal interest for me ever since I discovered it in my Sophomore year. Have participated in school MUN's and been invited to be a part of organizing and admin teams as well (e.g. Crisis Committee). Also took part in the Harvard Model United Nations (India).
-Learned music for many many years, however I only do it because I love it and hence my personal interest, and so have no awards, etc. I could mention.
-Spelling Bee : Won at district, state, and national level. Made it to the International level but unfortunately could not attend due to date conflicts with my IGCSE board examinations.
Student Govt. : Student-Elected Head boy, twice. Stood every year I could (9th and 11th, Elected Head Boy both times. We are not allowed to stand in the 10th and 12th grade since our tenures would effectively be cut short by our board examinations)
-Active part of the Economics Club, lots of leadership roles in all its activities.
-Volunteer work. Many hours, 3 years of high school, teaching local deprived students at Municipal Schools. </p>
<p>Essays: I've started and I think they're pretty solid. I consider myself a pretty good writer and my writing generally tends to have a bit of humor mixed in with otherwise somewhat conversational seriousness. </p>
<p>Recs: From my A Levels English teacher who is also the A Levels co-ordinator and who I am close with. Also from my Economics Teacher (has taught me on & off since the 8th grade, knows me very well). Should be very good. </p>
<p>Summer/Work Experience:
-Worked for 2 years part time during school, and much more actively during the breaks assisting in marketing and product development for a local business. (Business was into food and beverages). Really good experience.
-Something I really focus on : Started a Business Venture with a friend in my Junior year. Small investments, but the business has been moderately successful (related to the share market, by moderately successful I mean we have consistently beat the Market Index, but again very small investments). While we may not be turning in thousands of dollars a year, I focus on this in my essays/apps because it has been a huge learning experience for me and really developed my love and passion for business and economics, and how to take risks (esp. when it's your own money).</p>
<p>Other :
- I was double promoted a year in middle school, after my teachers had a discussion with my parents that they felt I was too smart for my grade. I will hence be 17 when I start attending Uni. Fall next year. </p>
<p>Country : India
Gender : Male
Financial-Aid? Yes.
Income Bracket : Quite Low.
Intended Major : Finance, maybe a double major with Economics from Penn College if I do get in. (this is possible right?) </p>
<p>Any feedback would be really appreciated!</p>