Chances, unique situation

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>ive been wondering about this-- i applied ED to the college by the way…</p>

<p>sat scores (Sat 1 and both 2’s) are all in the mid 600 range
GPA = 4.0 unweighted, 4.4 weighted - grades and SATS just dont match
most rigorous senior courseload possible, 11 honors throughout
prestigious private school in PA with a great relationship with Penn - 7 kids matriculated last year alone, 20-25 in the past 4 years</p>

<p>here is just a brief sampling of my EC’s (i attached a resume)
Piano Lessons, Nelly Berman School of Music (Haverford, PA) 10 years
- compose, perform, competitions won throughout 9th and 10th
Habitat for Humanity - Co-President
Member of Service Learning Board
Guitar/Music Collaboration Club (Founder, co-president)
Barritone Member of Glee Club
School Newspaper Arts and Entertainment Editor, staff writer
Weekly Bible Study, discussion leader
Varsity Soccer 9-12 (all-league [inter-ac] defender 2006)
Varsity Indoor Track (9-12)
Varsity Outdoor Track (11, 12)
JV Tennis (9-10)</p>

<p>Summer Activities: Backpacking/Kayaking trip based in Jackson Hole, WY (after freshman year, essay is about an experience from this trip) Brown University non-credit Mini-Courses on Cognitive Philosophy and Economics (after sophomore year) Georgetown University 6-week 3-credit course entitled Gateway to Business</p>

<p>some honors:
AP Scholar (Latin Literature, Music Theory 5, US History)
Latin Honors Society
Highest Honors (Sophomore-Senior Year) 3.9 UW and above</p>

<p>outstanding essays
amazing recs
great interview at the alumni house on locust walk</p>

<p>and - both parents went to penn for undergrad, dad has Ph.D and Masters from penn, and my dad teaches economics as the penn’s SAS and finance at Wharton</p>

<p>will this connection compensate for my below average SAT scores? what are my chances? ill answer more questions if you want to know more</p>

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<p>definately... sometimes an applicant's GPA and high school activities don't always match that person's SATs, you have great ECs and a double legacy and child of a professor... ED to college... solid chances despite low SATs and SAT IIs</p>

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<p>anyone else??</p>

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<p>legacy very good
I still would call this a reach school due to your sats but you got a shot for shure</p>

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<p>Clearly affluent.. not sure if should've even included that kayaking trip; demonstrates that you have money and thus, the adcoms will expect more from you.</p>

<p>But legacy definitely helps for ED.</p>

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<p>anyone else</p>

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<p>I think any student with your stats has a great chance, but the legacy will definately get you in.</p>

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<p>i dont think i can wait any longer to find out... others?</p>

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<p>wow...double legacy plus your dad's a professor at wharton? in.</p>