Honestly, What are my Chances ED?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Hey everyone,
I'll be applying to Penn ED in the next few weeks. I know that virtually no one stands a "good chance" of being accepted at such a competitive school, but I'm curious if I honestly stand much of a chance at all. Looking at the average stats, I feel pretty inadequate. I do have legacy status though, so do you think I have a shot?</p>

<p>White female
Legacy
Not applying for financial aid (if that makes any difference)</p>

<p>GPA: 3.83/4 UW
^No idea what my weighted GPA is, but I have taken the most difficult course load of anyone at my school
Rank: 6/205
ACT: 31 (retaking October 24)</p>

<p>ECs: Pretty standard... involvement in sports (co-captain of my team since sophomore year), NHS, leadership in a few clubs, a couple of decent school leadership positions, a good deal of community service, one strong passion outside of school, work 10 hours a week school year, up to 40 during the summer, etc. etc. </p>

<p>So what do you think? I know my ACT is low... which is my main concern... and then my rank isn't incredibly impressive and my ECs are run of the mill. With decent, but not outstanding essays, and my legacy ED boost, what kind of shot do you think I have?</p>

<p>Thanks! Be honest!</p>

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<p>cas ?</p>

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<p>Yes .</p>

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<p>I think your legacy will help during ED, I can’t give a percentage but I think you have a slightly (read: SLIGHTLY) better chance than most people. Remember though, chance threads are silly because kids just as clueless and anxious as you are the ones giving you chances, they are no more qualified than yourself to give predictions :/</p>

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<p>Thanks Set Point. That’s definitely a true point you make. These threads are just so appealing nevertheless–I guess it’s an applicant’s way of creating the allusion of knowing what will happen.</p>

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<p>Anyone else? Please! :-)</p>