Is it possible for me to be accepted by the M&T program of UPenn?

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I’m a senior this year and I’m thinking about applying M&T as ED because my dream is to double-major in finance and engineering. My dream is to own my own high-tech company like Steve Jobs, who made Apple a successful high-tech company with excellent marketing. I also want to do venture capital and work with companies like Google and Sequoia Capital.

But I’m still really worried because I just came to US for 1 year and a half. My have full 800 in SAT Math part and SAT subject tests. I also have 5 in both Calculus AB and BC.

My GPA is not really high, because I did not that good in my history and English subjects. But I got all A and A+ in all my math and science subjects.

I also have my own business (which is a poker game application in both Android and Apple stores) and earn a constant income from that.

I’m worried that because of my language, my final GPA and SAT score will be not that good. I’m really frustrated now. How much will my grades affect my application to this program? And, do you think that I should have a try?

Thank you so much for helping me!

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You have zero chance if you do not apply. You have unique background. They have holistic review process which may benefit you. Apply ED to maximize your chance.

3

Thank you! I think I’ll apply it as ED.

4

M&T is extremely competitive (limited spots). Talk to your school counsellor, so you get the best out of your ED option.

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College counselors are always conservative and my college counselor tells me that GPA and test scores are most important. That’s why I really want to apply M&T, but I’m still confused, because of my GPA and test scores.

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Counselor may have a better picture and realistic. Few M&T students I know have stellar stats and ECs. BTW, Berkeley has a similar program M.E.T. Both are competitive (maybe 50 spots).