Chances? Opinions much appreciated

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>First off, thanks to anyone who takes the time to read through this and give their opinion.</p>

<p>I’m applying to UPenn RD (unfortunately). The following is pretty much a summary of my high school academics and extracurriculars. I would appreciate an opinion as to my chances (none, why are you even trying, drop out now, good, ok) for being admitted.</p>

<p>I am Taiwanese-American (both parents born in Taiwan)</p>

<p>My scores:
NEW SAT: 2230 (v 750, m 760, w 720)
ACT: 34
SAT II Writing: 680
SAT II Math IIC: 730 (don’t say anything, it was a disaster)
SAT II Biology: (assume around a 700)
SAT II Literature: (assume around a 700)</p>

<p>AP Scores/Classes:
AP Euro: 4
AP Micro Econ: (have not taken yet)
AP Biology: (have not taken yet)
AP Chemistry: (have not taken yet)
Spanish 5: (have not taken yet)
AP Literature and Composition: (have not taken yet)
AP AB Calculus: (have not taken yet)</p>

<p>Honors Classes:
The usual 9+ honors courses</p>

<p>GPA:
4.0 (unweighted), 4.075 (weighted)</p>

<p>Rank:
16/317</p>

<p>Honors / Awards
High Honor Roll – (9, 10, 11)
National Student Leadership Conference (11)
National Honor Society (11, 12)
National Merit Semifinalist (applying for finalist status) (11th)</p>

<p>Sports
Varsity Reserve Tennis Team (it’s f’ed up, reserve is between JV and Varsity) (9, 10, 11, 12)</p>

<p>Community
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital (it’s only one, but I’ve done a lot of hours there)</p>

<p>Summer Programs:
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (some odd type of camp) (9)
World Affairs Seminar (11)
National Student Leadership Conference (11)</p>

<p>Clubs/Activities:
Varsity Debate (10, 11, 12)
Founder and President of Bowling Club (11, 12)
Chess Club (9, 10, 11, 12)
Yearbook (journalism editor) (11, 12)
School Newspaper reporter/editorial writer (11, 12)
Class Council (like it matters) (10, 11, 12)
Wisconsin Leaders of Tomorrow (is this only WI that has this?) (11)
Orchestra Web Director (9, 11, 12)
Northwestern Chamber Orchestra Trip Director (12)
Federation music festival, trophies for both violin and piano
Member of BFG Paintball organization (is this a bad thing…)
A really bad golfer :-D</p>

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<p>lol i assume BFG = Big ****ing Gun?</p>

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<p>Heh... Unfortunately not, I run an Evo with nitro and a Driver Barrel. And a Ricochet AK, but we won't talk about that. I'm running too low on money for a boss blade trigger and egg, but I'm hoping to upgrade to those eventually.</p>

<p>I really have no idea what BFG stands for, it's not on the site, and nobody there seems to know either.</p>

<p>~ompa</p>

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<p>You have the SATs and grades to get in the threshold, but the rest will have to carry you through.</p>

<p>For Wharton, I'd say difficult (15-25%), because you'd need more leadership positions and shown interest in buisness.</p>

<p>For SAS and SEAS, I'd say 30-60%, depending on your essays and senior year.</p>

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<p>Well, I'm not looking to get into Wharton, so I'm not too worried about that. Thank you for your opinion, especially the percentages. I'll definately work hard my senior year to keep all A's, so I'm not worried about my senior year- which leaves the essays. Thanks again.</p>

<p>~ompa</p>

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<p>theres a chance i guess like evweryone else, ui got good scores and all idk what im sayin drfanlk pz</p>

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<p>i think BFG comes from unreal tornament, but i could be wrong.</p>

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<p>I think that you have a decent chance. You seem to have a great personality, more so, writing voice and presence; use it in your essays to give you a little edge on the,- "Hi. My name is Sir bore-a-lot, and I attend Help Me Now Academy in "gotta-get-outta-here-ville" and I like to watch the paint peel from my wall."- essay. Get fun and creative with it; best of luck.</p>

<p>---hope to see ya there
--later</p>