<p>Chance me please, and I can chance back if you want. I have more EC's but didn't want to write all of them. I think the biggest positive aspect is the Nonprofit organization. Thoughts?</p>
<p>Objective:
SAT I superscore (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 2310 (800/740/770/9)
SAT II (subject, score): Math Level 2:800, One other: 750+
Unweighted/Weighted GPA: 4.0 UW, 4.65 W
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School doesn't rank
AP/IB (place score in parentheses): 4 AP Tests, 4's and 5's. Senior year schedule has 6 AP's
Common Awards (AP Scholar, honor roll, NM things, etc.): AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit, Top 20 in nation Parliamentary Debate, 1st place state in DECA</p>
<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars (name, grade levels, leadership, description):
- President of 2 clubs, DECA and Speech/Debate (4 years)
- Boy Scouts (Eagle) (4 years)
Job/Work Experience: Some summer work here and there, research internships at colleges
Volunteer/Community Service: Started a nonprofit organization in 10+ states and multiple countries. Have over 1,000 volunteers. Big impacts here
Summer Experience: Same as Job/Work Experience. Some pre college programs
Athletics: Studying </p>
<p>Other:
U.S. State/Territory or Country: Highly competitive state
School Type:
Ethnicity: Worst possible LOL Indian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket Range: Middle
Hooks (URM, first generation, recruited athelete, development): I wish</p>
<p>You seem to have depth in your extracurriculars, so that’s good. When you’re listing out your activities, try to make it so that it’s a profile of yourself rather than simply a list - I can’t really tell what is important to you just from reading this post. Your scores and grades will make you as competitive as anyone else, so work hard on those essays! ED will help, but Wharton is always a reach.</p>
<p>Chance back! <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1658174-obligatory-chance-thread-for-top-schools.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1658174-obligatory-chance-thread-for-top-schools.html</a></p>
<p>I agree with the above post. The Subjective section says nothing much which may be as you intended for here just make sure it comes across as more substantive and show some passion in your write up.</p>
<p>If Wharton is looking for an applicant, its you. You should get accepted ED.</p>
<p>I’ll also be applying to Wharton. Academically you are very qualified, E.C wise you are pretty strong, but a little cookie-cutter Asian. How successful is the Non-proft? How much capital has it raised?</p>
<p>However, I have noticed that Wharton especially is a little forgiving to those with high stats like your’s (i.e 2300 and 4.0), so that will make up a little bit of your weakness terms of E.C strength. Those who had 2300+ SAT and 4.0 G.P.A had a much higher rate of getting in than others.
B.T.W have you started your essays yet?</p>
<p>@clarinetkid @Madaboutx
Excuse me for being so brief as I was in rush, let me expand:</p>
<p>DECA and Debate are the two biggest things that I am a part of, something that I will highlight in my application as you can see by the awards. I’m also the founder of DECA at my school by the way.</p>
<p>I want to major in finance at Wharton so the summer internships have to do with math and research of the stock market. Hopefully, DECA can help with this as well. </p>
<p>I’ve also spent a lot of time in boy scouts, and have been doing it since 3rd grade (Cub Scouts). I want to show that I am somewhat athletic and don’t just study all day I guess.</p>
<p>As for the nonprofit, it also has a microfiance loan program and is 501c. @CollegeGoer789 We’ve raised about $15k in capital, which has been enough to impact over 7,000 people’s lives. We give small things that help them with every day life. We’ve also done 2 rounds of micro finance.</p>
<p>And yes almost done with “Why Penn” essay. How about you?</p>
<p>Wow, your non-profit is really successful. I think you have a very good chance then. </p>
<p>I haven’t started the essays. I will be starting in August. </p>
<p>I agree; your non-profit (and your commitment to DECA and debate) is very impressive. You definitely have an above average chance, but sometimes it comes down to essays - no one really knows how Ivy admissions work. Best of luck!</p>
<p>@CollegeGoer789 @clarinetkid Thanks for the kind words.</p>
<p>Seems like I may have had to wrong perception in regards to freshman year grades. It seems from freshman year I have a 3.95 UW and just sophomore/junior year is a 4.0 UW. Not sure if this makes much of a difference.</p>
<p>Any ideas on the Why Penn essay? What makes Penn special?</p>
<p>I know I will be writing about the things I want to explore at Penn, and what makes Wharton unique to me. I love that they have an Environmental Policy program, so I will be writing about why I want to join it.</p>
<p>You can write about whatever appeals to you, as long as you relate it back to business. Wait… You almost finished your “Why Penn” essay, what was yours about?</p>
<p>Thats exciting man good luck!</p>
<p>I pretty much wrote about similar things and wrote about specific programs I’d like to explore. Also addressed why I’m a good fit, I think that’s important. I think the Why Penn will be my strongest essay.</p>
<p>Wow, I have pretty similar stats to you, but I have nothing like your nonprofit! I’ll likely be applying to Wharton ED as well (ED for M&T and single-degree Wharton)</p>
<p>Honestly, you have as good of a chance as anybody can hope to have at a school like Wharton, but honestly nobody can be sure.</p>
<p>Agree that the non-profit is the key, to the point of making sure you put together a resume as if you were selling the company, making it abundantly sure what your direct role was in the founding and expansion of the non-profit.</p>
<p>As long as you did have a clear-cut and direct role in the founding of the non-profit, not just “helping your mom or dad found a non-profit”, you should have a great chance.</p>
<p>@HalfWaterHalfAir Good luck for M & T! I would apply but I don’t want to be limited by it. And of course, it’s crazy competitive </p>
<p>@rhandco Thanks for the tips. I’ll try to highlight that other than filling out paperwork, parents haven’t done much!</p>
<p>@WhartonnotHYPS - someone said the nonprofit is the key. This is my personal opinion but I think it’s not really the key in terms of its success. It’s what motivated you to do something like that that does matter. So, there are many kids that do outstanding things when applying to Penn, what makes one different from the other? It’s not the degree of success as much as the passion and commitment and motivation that drives the individual. Keep that in mind. I think some kids focus on ‘look at what I did’ instead of ‘here’s what I did and this is why I did it’. One is a statement, the other is a story. Just a thought.</p>
<p>@Madaboutx That’s a great point, I’m happy you bring that up. That’s something I can address in the essays correct?</p>
<p>I’d say yes but it’s ultimately up to you what you write about.</p>
<p>Current Wharton student here. Definitely play up the nonprofit, as it will set you apart from the crowd. There are a crap ton of kids with Debate and DECA/FBLA experience, but microcredit is something pretty unique. </p>
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<p>Make sure you can prove it.</p>