<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I am a current undergraduate at a top 15 US university. While I am happy here, it was my dream before college to go to UPenn and it still is. I had pretty good stats in high school but not Penn caliber (33 ACT, 3.8 GPA, various small leadership positions but nothing really stand out) and thus did not apply. I want to transfer into Wharton as a sophomore. I know this is an uphill battle and I am willing to do whatever possible to maximize my chances of getting in.</p>
<p>From what I understand the 3 most important things in deciding who gets in are essays, college GPA, and extracurricular involvement. While I am a white male and do not have anything completely amazing to write about, I am an excellent writer and I think I could pull off really solid essays. I think I can pull a 3.8-3.9 GPA this semester (I am in the business program at my school) and hopefully something similar next semester. My extracurricular involvement will be limited but meaningful (I hope). Also since the transfer deadline is March 15 does that mean I only have one semester of work to show them?</p>
<p>I did have a few significant business/monetary related accomplishments throughout high school, are the essays focused on high school, college or both? And does being from a top 15 college help me out?</p>
<p>Also does when I apply matter? It opens January 1 so if I apply right away would that make a difference?</p>
<p>Does it look like I have a decent shot or not? ANY insight or comments would be appreciated, especially from current transfer students.</p>
<p>I have no financial need if that matters.</p>