Do I have a chance at UPenn?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Assuming early decision.

I took all higher level classes available (100 vs 200), did AP Gov, macro, micro, comparative gov, psych, lit/comp, and stats. Average score was a 4.

Competed nationally in We The People (team didn’t make top ten though), member of model UN for three years, website placed third in the State History Day competition, and was honored at a school event on separate years as the best student in Japanese and for We The People.

Outside of school I held a basic job in a supermarket, volunteered at the local library for three years, and was a “unified partner” with the youth special olympics. Some extra stuff that may or may not matter is that I play guitar, map for video games in some free time, and trade stocks casually (started at age 13).

GPA is maybe 3.8-4.0, my school doesn’t tell you. I think my number grade averages 95ish (unweighted).

I think I am/ was my English/Gov teachers’ favorite student so I’m sure they’ll be writing good recommendations.

I don’t have my SAT or ACT scores available yet. I think ACT will probably come back as 30-33 and I don’t really know about the SAT.

So, what are my rough chances?
Early decision last year was about 24%

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As you know, UPenn is an IVY leauge school. There is no guarentee that you will get in even with perfect grades, high SAT scores, or being top in your class. Though all those do help, I would not bank on getting to Penn. I personally think you have a good chance but should also apply to other schools as well.

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@HopefulScamphole
I would say, your chances are pretty good…

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Of course :smiley: , UPenn is the most selective school on my list