Chances for Wharton Early Decision

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<p>I know I should’ve put this in the “What Are My Chances?” section but I thought maybe you guys would have more knowledge.</p>

<p>Lets see…</p>

<p>2240 New SAT I
790 US History SAT II
760 Math SAT II
750 Lit SAT II</p>

<p>Biology AP- 5
US History AP- 5</p>

<p>Taking 3 AP classes senior year (English AP, Economics AP, Calculus BC AP)</p>

<p>Our high school does not offer that many AP classes…basically freshmen and sophmore do not have any AP classes available to them.</p>

<p>U/W GPA 3.996 (Only 1 B in my entire HS career and it was in freshmen year, straight A’s both sophmore and junior year)
Weighted 4.225
Weighted (10-12) 4.38
Weighted (11) 4.67</p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<p>Debate Team- 4 years (Captain jr Year, President sn year). Awards at many tournaments. Also, unlike many other schools, our school doesnt have a debate team coach so I pretty much taught all the novices (some of whom are pretty successful) and handled all the administrative issues. All my success has also been attained without a coach. I plan to write about this in my essay.</p>

<p>I also heard debaters appeal to Wharton a lot. Is there any truth to this?</p>

<p>Junior Statesmen of America- 2 years (a member since it was created my junior year). Leadership position guaranteed, either vice president or speaker of house/senate senior year.</p>

<p>Socio-Political Activist League- 3 years (a member since it was created my sophmore year). Vice president senior year.</p>

<p>Student Representative on Student Site Council senior year. This is where the school decides where it allocates its’ funds.</p>

<p>Internship at Xceive (Start-Up Company) for 4 weeks. 8 hours each day. Helped them complete numerous projects.</p>

<p>Some other ECs like jv football for a year, numerous community service clubs for a year each, but nothing significant.</p>

<p>My essay will be very good but my letters of rec might not be spectacular.</p>

<p>Hopefully my chances at Wharton ED are okay? I am also applying to Columbia regular decision so if you guys know about my chances there, input would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>I'm applying to Wharton myself but I've seen some spectacular students appear on this board...there is nothing special that makes your app stand out</p>

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<p>Doesnt my debate accomplishments make my app stand out? I personally think that is the strong point of my application. I'd think that my interning experience is pretty uncommon also but I guess everyone does that nowadays huh...</p>

<p>Anyways thanks for the feedback!</p>

<p>More would be appreciated.</p>

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<p>Wharton doesn't care what you do as long as you are passionate about it. Ideally, they want leadership.</p>

<p>Your app. is as good as any. Remember, grades are needed to quality but it's the intangibles that will get you accepted. Work on the essays, you have a great chance.</p>

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<p>I think you are looking pretty average. Not enough hook. Debate is good sure but I don't think that is enough. You have to think of your chances at Wharton as being similar to HYP and you aren't looking strong enough for HYP. Wharton might be a touch easier but not much. 20% chance tops - that is pretty close to the average ED accpetance at Wharton.</p>

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<p>thanks for the input everyone....anymore?</p>

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<p>starbucks, dude, what do u think is like a hook? Starting your own company and becoming a millionaire already? Dude, no offense, but you seem to be very critical of everyone applyin to wharton. I think 80% of the people who go to Wharton are pretty normal, everyday people (and obviously they are intellectually gifted). But I really doubt everyone who goes there is a self-made entrpreneur or has done something to change the world or likewise. To stand out, you don't have to have an extracurricular activity that's out of this world. I think if the applicant has strong test scores, some extracurricular activities that he's very passionate about, can demonstrate leadership potential, and writes a strong essay, he will have a good chance of getting in. I mean, correct me if I'm wrong, that's what I think. If I'm wrong, then I guess I'm crazy and have no shot at Wharton.</p>

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<p>All I am saying is that most of the applicants have good test scores and good grades. The things that make you admissable are the starting your own company or leadership ECs. I disagree with you - you need to stand out and grades and scores alone won't do it for you. Being average in this pool isn't a bad thing - that means you still have a 20%+ ED chance. Just keep in mind that Wharton is approx as tough to get into as HYP. That is the perspective you need to understand this process.</p>

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<p>starbucksguy - did you get into Wharton?</p>

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<p>I haven't applied.</p>

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<p>anyone else?</p>

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<p>njchino371, not to be a pest but I'm a self-made entrepreneur and many other things</p>

<p>to the OP: you are gonna have to compete against people like me :)</p>

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<p>I think you have a decent shot, especially if you have state level or higher debate honors. Debate is a great EC for Wharton.</p>

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<p>iwantfood, im gonna make more money than u, hehe.</p>

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<p>and dude, u're canadian, lol.</p>

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<p>njchino, thats why i want to go to an american school right?:P</p>