Haha I'm so scared... :P

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Ok, y’all, everything is in. How do I look?
Background: I’m a texan. admissions lady told me they are always looking for more Texans. It’s an elite prep school</p>

<p>Scores: 8 total aps, 4 5’s 4 4’s
World History: 5, U.S. History: 5, Chemistry: 5, English Lang and Comp: 5, Physics C Mech: 4, Comp Sci A (C++):4, Calc AB sub.: 4, Latin Vergil: 4</p>

<p>Writing: 770, Chemistry: 770, U.S. History: 770, Math IIC: 790, Biology (Molecular): 800, World History: 800</p>

<p>SAT: Verbal: 750, Math: 740 (just retook this, should be 780-800): 1490</p>

<p>GPA: 92, no class rank, however junior year I had 4 bs(most were high bs) and 1 a. 1st quarter, 4 as and an 89, soph year 5 as, 1b, freshman year: 3as, 3 high bs</p>

<h2>My poor junior year grades can be explained by a personal problem in the first semester.</h2>

<p>Community Service</p>

<p>A. I helped teach a computer literacy course for inner city kids: I built computers with my A+ hardware skills and I taught kids how to use computers</p>

<p>B. Every year I help with a thanksgiving feast, won the headmaster’s award</p>

<p>C. Last couple years I’ve volunteered 7 hours a week at my Chinese school, teaching math and Chinese (500 + hours)</p>

<h2>D.Red Cross Leadership camp, Red Cross leadership council (city-wide)</h2>

<p>Extracurriculars;
A. Piano for 14 years. Prev. ranked top 3 in houston
B. Fluent in Chinese. Graduated from Chinese school, went for 12 years
C. A+ certified, took a 300 hour course
D. Student Rep (voted), Senior Rep (school-wide vote) on student council
E. Model United Nations: won a speaker award at my area MUN before
F. Academic team: Varsity team captain (albeit team b:P)
G. Started a go club at my school: I teach people how to play go
H: Big brothers/big sisters: I was chosen to help mentor freshmen, movies and ethics and stuff like that
I: Math and Science Club: I guess I’m an officer but it’s kinda useless, honestly.</p>

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<p>Awards
A. $1000 ACS scholarship (american chemical society)
B. World History Student of the Year
C. National Latin Exam Gold, two-time Silver, and Bronze award winner
D. (and the rest mentioned, speaker award, headmaster’s award, a+ certified)
E. National Merit Commended
F. Various awards, 1st-3rd places for different subjects including latin, chemistry, biology, and history at city-wide high school JETs tournaments</p>

<p>What’s my %?</p>

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<p>You have a really good shot. Good test scores, demanding curriculum, decent ecs and and awards and an area of the US where penn gets little apps.</p>

<p>are you ED? if so, I'd say youd get in. if not, then still a good chance.</p>

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<p>Yeah, ED. Man I hope so, my life is dependent on my acceptance :P</p>

<p>It's determine whehter I'm a top level manager or a gym teacher.</p>

<p>BTW applying to M&T, SEAS if that helps. I heard SEAS has a higher % than Wharton and the college?</p>

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<p>hmmm. i hope you get in.
i'm also doing M&T, SEAS.
yay for GO.</p>