Help me decide if I stand a chance for U Penn Nursing!

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<p>-I am a junior, and I am considering applying to U Penn Nursing School...however I would really love anyone's opinion on whether or not I even stand a chance at getting in!
-I expect to have a 95 GPA by the end of the semester from a very difficult and well-known private school
-SAT Scores are: 720 math, 720 critical reading, and 740 writing
- I have extensive volunteer experience (over 400 hours to date, and I have won several awards for my service) and I am currently the head of a project to build a library for homeless women and children
- I have a lot of hospital experience (useful for nursing school) and I am working in a clinic this summer
-I have lettered 3 times as an Athletic Student Trainer
-I have made Honor Roll every semester of high school
-I scored a 221 on my PSAT, so I am hoping to be a National Merit Finalist
-I have also taken 3 honors classes and will take 6 APs by the end of high school</p>

<p>I would SO appreciate some feedback! I have tried to post this several times but I haven't had any responses! Thanks!</p>

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<p>i think you have a good chance of getting in. you need two subject tests (one science would be good) if you haven’t taken any yet. if you have good grades, volunteer work and activities, i think they just want to know that you actually want to be a nurse. there are some people who want to transfer to the other schools once they get in. they really like students who show interest and enthusiasm for the nursing program. (i know this because my sister is in nursing) good luck :)</p>

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<p>Im in the nursing school '14.
I also think you have a chance. An important question to ask yourself is why you want to be a nurse, and make sure you address that in your application.
I’m sure a lot of emphasis is placed on extracurriculars (nursing and non-nursing related) and overall desire to become a nurse. I also did not have hospital volunteer hours (my local hospital Underwood is nicknamed Undertaker…) but I am very passionate about what I am involved in and nursing and I think it helped me a lot.</p>