chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Chinese Female from Nationally ranked Michigan Public School
11th grade
GPA: 4.0 unweighted
School doesn’t rank but probably top 5%
SAT: 2190 (680/750/760) will retake
SAT iis: Math iic (800), Chinese (790), US History (760), Chemistry (730)
Taking 4 AP’s next year - Have taken US History (5), Chemistry, English Language, World History</p>

<p>ECs
NHS President (06-07)
Class Secretary 3 Years (04-06)
Active Member of Student Government:
o Pep Assembly Chair
o Powder puff Game Chair
o Homecoming Co-Chair
o Sadie Hawkins Dance Chair
o Prom Committee Chair
Debate Team 3 years (05-07)
School Orchestra member (Symphony (highest level) for 3 years)
Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra member (7 years)
County Teen Court 2 years (04-06)
Chinese School 13 years
Tennis Team 3 years (05-07) - Tennis Team Co-Captain
Lacrosse Team 3 Years (04, 05, 07)
Student Scholar Athlete Award</p>

<p>Work:
Secretarial/Internship at a Law Firm (summer of 06)
Babysitting for neighborhood children weekly (04-06)</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
Volunteer as Chinese tutor at SMCS (Chinese School) 2 years
Volunteered at Public Library</p>

<p>Awards:
MASC Star Award and Award of Excellence Recipient
Various speaker awards/Elimination round participant @ local/national debate tournaments
Nationally acclaimed Orchestra
Michigan Solo/Ensemble (straight 1’s in solo)</p>

<p>Summer:
spent the last two summers at 4 week debate camps at UofM, now MSU
last 3 summers in summer school </p>

<p>What do you all think? Constructive criticism is appreciated</p>

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<p>You're definitely in good running. I'd just have to say that your SAT score is a bit glaring--you'll have to work on that. Otherwise, I feel that you have an awesome chance. But, keep in mind that you are, as I've said multiple times, in the running against thousands of others who may be just as accomplished as you are. I really believe in the presentation of your application--it is, after all, the only thing that admissions officers see. Also, try to get an interview. It won't help THAT much, but is a beneficial. Also, I always stress the essays. That's where you have to make yourself stand out.</p>

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<p>I never get that nationally ranked business. I always want to see the rankings.</p>

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<p>according to Newsweek, my school is ranked like 437th or something like that in the nation...we usually have a handful of Ivies/top school acceptees (10ish)</p>

<p>...i don't know if that even changes anything haha</p>

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<p>those rankings don't really mean anything...but your chances are good</p>

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<p>her sat's arent glaring. they are above the average SAT score for penn</p>

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<p>Yeah seriously I think national high school rankings are bunk. That lie alone will keep you out.</p>