chances for UPENN ED?

Applying to College
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<p>High school WGPA: 3.4 (I know its bad) 9th grade -3.147 10th grade -3.14 11th grade- 3.74
SAT I : 2350 (800 W 800 M 750 CR)
SAT II : Math II - 800 Physics - 750
ACT: 34
Captain of the Debate team at his school (Ranked in the top ten debaters in the State)
I'v been playing the violin for 8 years. I performed in Belgium and France. Also performed in the Lincoln Center
Volunteers at Nursing Home: 150 hours +
Volunteers at Hospital: 100 hours +
I am expecting to have great recommendations from my teachers and a recommendation from a congressman.
I also am currently involved in a research project with a professor at a University. (I will probably get a recommendation from him as well)
Ethnicity : Indian Male
FBLA member for 4 years</p>

<p>I really want to increase my chances at this school. Should I apply to Nursing or CAS?</p>

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<p>someone please respond!</p>

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<p>Besides GPA being low, everything else looks great. If UPenn overlooks the GPA, you should have no problem getting into either school. SAT and ECs are great.</p>

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<p>Your scores are good, ECs are OK, but your GPA and your ORM status will work against you.</p>

<p>The CAS v. Nursing question comes down to if you want to be a nurse.</p>

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<p>yea I was just wondering cause i heard the nursing school is easier to get into.</p>

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<p>The GPA is a little bit low, but that isn’t the most important component. If you really, really want to get in I’ll give you a secret. The essays. The essays are far the most critical component. They need to be direct, concise, and need to explain why you have a pressing need to attend. Make sure you focus all your energy on both, particularly on the supplement. It’s all about the essays. I’m sure many of us will agree on this. Good luck!</p>