Chances--Upenn's College of Liberal and Professional Studies

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<p>*Please, only chance me if you're familiar with UPenn's College of Liberal and Professional Studies. Thank you.</p>

<p>I am 22 (23 in early September), a first generation college student, a man of color, and from Brooklyn, NY. </p>

<p>High School GPA: 2.0</p>

<p>GPA at NYU's SCPS: 3.9</p>

<p>I began my undergraduate studies at NYU in the fall of 2008. I made the Dean's List that fall semester and this past spring semester.</p>

<p>Essay: Very strong. I make sure to explain why my high school GPA is so low. </p>

<p>Recommendations: From three professors, eloquently written.</p>

<p>Resume: Solid.</p>

<p>Test Scores: I never sat for the SAT or the ACT, but as you know, standardized test scores are not required.</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities: Nonexistent throughout my time at NYU, however, while in high school, I was a community organizer (3 years) in Harlem. </p>

<p>I would appreciate your constructive response. Thank you.</p>

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<p>I understand that many people on this forum are unfamiliar with this program, but I just had to bump this.</p>

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<li>I know nothing whatsoever about the program for which you are applying</li>
<li>I would admit you in a second. Your ability to get that 3.9 after rough times in high school shows strength of character and determination. Penn’s a great place to be, so I would go for the program in which you’re interested. Best of luck!!!</li>
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<p>What is your reason for transferring? A lot is going to depend on your essay and recs. If they think you have potential, but your academic record is not as strong as they would like it to be, they will accept you provisionally. Have you looked at Columbia?
Best of luck to you!</p>

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<p>I’ve been accepted! Yay!</p>

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<p>That’s awesome!!! Congratulations!!!</p>