Do I have any chance at all of getting in?

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<p>I have a 29 ACT (35 English, 26 Math, 32 Reading, 24 Science)
2080 SAT (650 Math, 660 Critical Reading, and 770 Writing)
US SATII-710, taking the Lit SATII tomorrow.</p>

<p>APUSH-3
AP Lang-4
Taking AP Spanish, Honors Symphonic Band, AP Lit, AP Comparative Government, Honors Calculus, and AP Physics B this year.</p>

<p>I have a 96.6 weighted average, and i'm ranked 15th out of 450 students.</p>

<p>I know my grades and test scores probably aren't high enough to get me in, but I have a TON of extracurriculars too. Marching Band, Color Guard, 3 Sport Varsity Athlete, National Honor Society, Service Honor Society (minimum of 25 volunteer hours per year to get in), Pit Orchestra, and other clubs.</p>

<p>I just want an idea if I even have a shot of getting in. I love the school, but I'm terrified that I'm going to get rejected. :(</p>

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<p>I think you definitely have a shot, but you really have to pull up your SAT/ACT. For Penn, the 25th-75th percentile for the ACT is 31-34, which puts you on the lower end of things. If you could retake either exam and get either within the range of admitted students, I think you’d have a much higher chance. </p>

<p>As well, nothing really stands out among your extracurriculars. Do you have any awards or anything you’ve devoted lots of time to?</p>

<p>Applying for ED would definitely help, but your chances are still slim unless if you have any hooks. </p>

<p>Otherwise, just write an essay that wows them – it’s all a crapshoot anyway.</p>

<p>Good luck!! :)</p>