I need to know if Penn is reasonable for me

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<p>Okay, I am a junior right now and I really really love Penn but I'm not sure if I have a huge shot at acceptance! If someone can please tell me/chance me (i know people hate chance threads sorry haha) it will be appreciated! These are most likely my stats and such for next year when I apply (if i do)..</p>

<p>-High School class f 2010
-Early Decision
-Applying to CAS
-School type: Public, very competitive, NY
-GPA: UW: 93 W: 98; Notable grade increase
-Rank: top 10% of class of 300
-SAT: 700 CR, 800 M, 750 W
-SAT II: Math II: 800; USH: 780 (also took math level I.. got a 690 but i heard they only look at your best two scores so this wouldn't make a difference)
-very challenging course load (please note... not MOST)
-All APs Senior year (6)
-APUSH test: 5
-All As except one 84 (UW) and one 89 freshman year</p>

<p>ECs:
-Varsity Tennis Team: (9th, 10th, 11th(captain), and 12th as well but it's in the spring so i don't think i should write it if I am applying in the fall/winter)-coaches award in 10th grade; MVP award in 11th; scholar athlete every year
-Varsity Swim Team: (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th(captain))-Scholar athlete every year
-Varsity Cross Country Team: (10th, 11th, 12th)-scholar athlete every year
-National Honor Society (may run for an office next year.. probably tutoring chair)</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
-About 3 hours every week volunteering at an animal rescue and adoption center (started beginning of junior year)
-Made sandwiches for the poor: 1 hour about every week(started beginning of junior year)
-Tutoring- about 1 hour a week</p>

<p>Work Experience:
-Held same job as a lifeguard/swim instructor since 14 years old (5-6 hours a week including summers)</p>

<p>-Penn's Pre College Program before Senior Year for six weeks</p>

<p>-Essays: unique, i would say very good
-Rec's should be very nice as well!</p>

<p>so if anyone can please take the time out and chance me or anything that would be great! and anything i can do to improve my chances if they are low? THANK YOU</p>

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<p>I think it’s very reasonable! Good luck!</p>

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<p>do you think my EC are good enough??</p>

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<p>Very decent chances. Hope to see you at Penn in 2010!</p>

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<p>hahah omg that would be amazing!!!.. yes! good luck!!!</p>

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<p>unless youre already in… then CONGRATS</p>

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<p>Yes, I was already accepted, thank you. Hopefully I’ll be able to offer you the same congratulations in a year.</p>

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<p>They’re fine.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good shot. But seriously you seem overly obsessed with this school. Keep your options open; you’re still a junior!</p>

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<p>yay you got your scores back and they’re awesome!
again, my $0.02 – very reasonable choice.
but definitely keep your options open.</p>

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<p>oh thanks… hiyo_bye. hahah i might be getting a little overboard sorry ill take a break for a lil</p>

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<p>You an do it. You SAT’s are fine – better than me I may add – and just make good essays and stuff. You can do it! Come to Penn!!!</p>