<p>Just trying to guage how selective this program at Penn is. So any chances or feedback is appreciated!</p>
<p>GPA: 4.0 (UW) and 4.1 (W)
Rank: 1/327
ACT: 35
SAT: 2340-----800 CR, 780 W, 760 M (Only took test one time)
SAT 2: Taking in Oct.. will probably get 750+ on them all though
Race: White (Serbian)
State of Residency: NE
Recs and Essays: Both amazing
Desired Major/Minor- Bio/Econ</p>
<p>Main School ECs:
FBLA (9-12) Historian and Treasurer
SADD(9-12) Class Rep for 3 years
Science Club (11-12) President and Founder
AcDec (10-12) Captain for 2 years
Olympus Club (9-12) Actice Member
NHS (11-12) Possible office position next year</p>
<p>Community Service:
Red Cross--350 hours
Sunday School Teacher for 2nd and 3rd Graders---250 hours
American Cancer Society-----100 hours
Founded Organization that Raises money for Serbian Orphans-----200 hours
Volunteered at Local Congressman's Office----150 hours</p>
<p>Sports-
Did Cross Country for 2 years but was only an average runner...no awards or anything</p>
<p>Awards:
1st Place in Cell Bio and 3rd in Health Science at State Science Olympiad
1st in Health Science and 3rd in Dynamic Planet at NE regional Science Olympiad
1st in Health Science and 3rd in Disease Detectives at NE Regional Science Olympiad
1st in State Econ Challenge...flew to Houston for free and got 5th Place in Midwest
1st in State Microeconomics at Econ Challenge
2nd in State Finance Challenge 2008
3rd in State Finance Challenge 2007
3rd in Regional Economics Challenge
4th in state at Cyber Security Competition
Friend of Alexander Hamilton Merit Award Winner
President's Gold Volunteer Award
Represented my HS at NE State Leadership Seminar
Local Radio Station and News Station's volunteer of the year award
At least commended for National Merit
Won Like 20 regional AcDec Awards (was a top scorer at all of the competitions we were at)
Nominated for NCTE competition...but I dont think I won or anything
Won a couple of Quiz Bowls
Won like 3rd and 4th in state at various "Knowledge Master" competitions</p>
<p>Work Experience:</p>
<p>Working as a paid research intern with a doctor at my local med center---may submit research to Siemens but who knows </p>
<p>You should submit your research to Siemens. It can’t hurt and it you recieve any type of recognition it will give your application a great boost. It also shows that you actually did good research.</p>
<p>In my opinion, you definitely have everything it takes to get into the LSM program. It’s honestly up to your essays now, which you say are amazing. Especially work on the LSM essay and convey your passion for both the life sciences and business, and why you want to study both. I had really good, genuine essays and got into LSM with a less impressive resume than yours. Good luck!</p>
<p>Yep call up the LSM office or email the academic advisor with some questions to show interest, ask about the program, etc. Find out more about how the program is designed and what students are supposed to get out of it. Make sure it matches your interests and then write truthfully about what combining business and science means to you in your LSM essay. Good luck!</p>
<p>Do you guys know if this program is crazy competitive and if applying ED enhance my chances of admission into it?</p>
<p>Also, regarding whether I should submit my work to Siemens. The reason I am “iffy” about doing that is because all I really have done is run a ton of PCRs and Gels. So ya, I just genome the rats for the professor…lol ya I know not too amazing. However, would I even be allowed to submit the research done on those rats?</p>
<p>From my own experience, I’d have to say that demonstrating interest and writing a honest essay like theoneo was talking about was the thing that really helped me. I know that’s pretty vague, but I think theoneo covered it pretty well.</p>
<p>As for how competitive it is, I’ve heard that from most difficult it’s these combined degree programs (as in LSM), then Wharton, then CAS, then Nursing.</p>
<p>Ok, so say I applied ED to Penn LSM. If I was denied from this program, would they consider me for CAS. Additionally, if they do consider me for CAS and accept me, will I still be forced to attend Penn? Because currently, I am planning to apply SCEA to Yale. However, if applying ED 2 Penn will enhance my chances of admittance there, I would gladly do that.</p>