<p>Hi, I'm a junior right now in Central High in Philly (top public HS in the city), and I wanted to know if I have any chance to get into a great business school (i.e. Stern, Sloan, Nova... I'm pretty positive Wharton is a reach)</p>
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<li><p>Current cumulative weighted GPA = 4.02</p></li>
<li><p>Ranked 40 out of about 530 (7.5%)</p></li>
<li><p>Three MG classes taken (we are only allowed one per year)</p></li>
<li><p>Several honors classes, AP Physics B (score pending this May, anticipating a 4)</p></li>
<li><p>Taking Calculus as a senior next year (maybe AP BC)</p></li>
<li><p>Taking SAT Reasoning in March, estimated scores = 680 CR, 760 Math, 720 Writing</p></li>
<li><p>Subject Tests not taken yet, but I'm confident I can score at least 750 on Math Level I and II</p></li>
<li><p>ACT (with Writing) will be taken on April 4th, expecting no less than 31</p></li>
<li><p>Extreme lack of extracurriculars (mostly due to a part-time job at my local Acme and a lengthy commute to school)</p></li>
<li><p>However, I was on the baseball team as a sophomore and actively involved in our Peer Mentoring program (mainly tutoring freshman in Algebra)</p></li>
<li><p>I play basketball for a church league outside of school</p></li>
<li><p>Member of the NSHSS</p></li>
<li><p>Averaging about 50 hours of community service per school year, and will probably have a total of more than 200 upon graduation</p></li>
<li><p>Going to attend a several-week-long business program at a college this summer</p></li>
<li><p>Recommendations will not be a problem</p></li>
<li><p>Writing skills are very good, maybe good enough to write an essay or essays that can make up for my lack of involvement in HS</p></li>
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<p>I realize I am not going to be a sure-fire choice at any top college, but is it too much for me to hope to get into a place like Stern? And is my lack of activities really going to damper my chances THAT much? </p>
<p>Also, please remember that my test scores are not official, but I can assure you that they will not be lower than what I have listed.</p>