I fell in love with the M&T program last week while visiting. Could I get in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I'm Indian and I go to a SMALL private competitive catholic high school (I’m not catholic) in NJ; the class size is about 65.</p>

<p>• Statistics</p>

<p>Grades: 94/100 3.9 UW/4.X W
Rank: 5/65
ACT: Will take in the spring
PSAT: 149/218 (CR 69, M 80, W 69)
SAT: 730CR, 800M, 800W (1530/2330)
SAT IIs: Chem: 730, Math IC: 680, 800 Bio E, 800 Bio M; I plan on also taking Math IIc.
AMC: 102...haven yet to take the AIME</p>

<p>Classes: I've taken the most rigorous course load offered so far (I plan to keep it that way.
By the end of senior year, I would have taken these APs:</p>

<p>AP Chem, AP USH, AP Lit, AP Calc AB, AP Calc BC, AP Physics, AP Bio, AP, Macro and Micro, AP Lang, AP French.</p>

<p>Freshman and Sophomore year were all honors classes, except for AP USH in sophomore (its a two part course at my school)</p>

<p>Junior Year:
AP Calc AB
AP USH
AP Lit
AP Chem
French Hon (No AP offered)
Religion</p>

<p>• EC's/Activities (I'm assuming I'll still be in them in 12th grade):</p>

<p>Newspaper- Writer 10, Managing Editor 11, Editor-In-Chief 12
French Club- 9-12 (no positions given, not really needed)
JSA- President and Founder 11-12
Yearbook- Pictures and Writing Editor, 11-12
Bridges (we go to different areas in the nearest cities to hand out provisions to the homeless)- 9-12
Math Team- 10-12 #1 in the grade, #3 in the state, #2 in the school; Outstanding Achievement Award (10)
Chem II Team
Cross Country and Track- Varsity 10,12
Habitat for Humanity- I've worked at the main office and built houses over a few summers. 500 hrs
Boy Scouts- I'm heavily involved, have been doing it for 10 years, getting close to my Eagle.
Local Soup Kitchen- I've cooked meals and volunteered there before. 75 hrs
EnVisionSys- Work: 100 hrs
Neuropsychological Research- I'll be working with a professor at either UCSD or Queen's College next summer helping them conduct their research.
Fed Challenge Team- 11,12
National Honor Society- 11,12
Film Club-11,12</p>

<p>• Summer Programs</p>

<p>o CTY Crytography JHU
o Summer@Brown- Genetics and Philosophy</p>

<p>• Other tid bits of information:</p>

<p>Most of my teachers like me and I have a strong relationship with my guidance counselor. I am a voracious reader and writer.</p>

<p>In my spare time I collect coins</p>

<p>I am interested in brains, philosophy, psychology, synthesizers, conspiracy theories, evolution, mystics, prophets, moralizers, crazy people, chimps, cafes, writing, the cosmos, films, dessert, reislings and riojas, a good toothpick, a nice fresh red pen, sincere friends, children their follies and unintentional honesty, sunshine, silliness from profundity, photography, audiobooks, running, a solid quote, zombies, infectious diseases, introspection, the mail, hedgehogs, finding my every limit, and I love analyzing Economic Behavior, trying to comprehend String Theory, Reading, people-watching, cognitive reverie, eBay, memorizing trivial pursuit cards, sky gazing, and getting the mail.</p>

<p>*One must remember, i go to a small catholic high school, where there are almost no ECs offered; I have done (and I'm doing) as much as I can with the opportunities presented.</p>

<p>So could I get in? I love how one comes out of the program with the knowledges to make things happen and make a difference in any career one chooses.</p>

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<p>Just wondering...why did you take AP Calculus AB AND AP Calculus BC? They are like the same class with a few differences.</p>

<p>Also, you have a decent shot. M&T is the most exclusive program at Penn so no one is guaranteed and everyone has a slim chance. Show a lot of interest in your essays and if possible, apply early. If you can do those things, you'll have a decent shot.</p>

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<p>Its a two-part class.</p>

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<p>And I forgot to mention that I got a 102 AMC and 9 AIME.</p>

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<p>lol, I like the list of all your interests; it's really cute. You seem like a pretty cool guy. Ha, I had originally intended to chance you, but I think that you have a better idea than I do. I don't see any faults with your stats besides the rank, but that's minor.</p>

<p>You seem so confident and mature...that goes a long way (especailly with a 2330 to back it up). So many people on CC are incredibly intelligent but are completely insecure about their personal identity. Way to go and good luck!</p>

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<p>I just hope my confidence doesn't border on arrogance!
p<em>hp</em>fan, thanks so much! Thats quite nice of you, one doesn't see such acts often on CC, so in light on that, thanks!</p>

<p>I know my limits. My rank does not bother me, NJ schools are typically very cutthroat.</p>

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<p>you did cty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>Yes! JHU.01.04 Essay and CAR.01.05 Crypto.</p>

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<p>ahhh i love cty soooo much. i keep my car keys on my red lanyard from jhu s2 '05. i did service learning. two of my best friends are from that class, still three years later!!!</p>

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<p>Any more takers?</p>

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<p>Possible: Absolutely
Probably: No
Why?....You qualify academically, but nothing stands out with your ECs.</p>

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<p>Your interests thing looks like my myspace and facebook "About Me" sections, haha</p>