Kinda Early, but UPenn Chance?

<p>I realize this it is kinda early for me to ask, but I'm going into Junior year, and I wanted to know what I need to improve on, so I can plan ahead of time. </p>

<p>I am very ambitious about getting into a PreMed program and UPenn is also one of my top college choices. Duke and UPenn are my top 2. However, after a couple of school meetings and such, I was asked to consider other majors. I have also begun to be interested in Law this year after participating in Model UN and Debate Sessions. It sounds corny I know, but I am not interested in Medicine and Law for the money, but because my greatest strengths and passions are in those professions.</p>

<p>Anyway, could someone please tell me if I am on the right track on what I am doing and what I need to improve on to qualify for such a college?</p>

<p>Here are my stats so far:</p>

<p>Classes</p>

<p>8th Grade (took 2 High School courses)</p>

<p>Algebra I – A
German – A</p>

<p>Freshman</p>

<p>Geometry ES – A
Biology – A
Global 9 – A
English 9 – A
German II - A
Photo I – A
Orchestra – A
Gym – A</p>

<p>Sophomore</p>

<p>Algebra II ES – A
German 3 – A
Global 10 ES –A
English 10 – A
Earth Science – A
Chemistry – A
Orchestra – A
Gym – A</p>

<p>I took the AP World History test this year, I’m awaiting the grade. World History was a bit confusing for me so I think I got a 4? AP US will probably be a bit easier because it’s chronologically oriented.</p>

<p>Junior Year Schedule</p>

<p>Pre Calculus ES
AP Biology
AP Physics
AP English Composition
AP US History
German Intermediate
Health
Orchestra
Gym</p>

<p>Senior Year Schedule</p>

<p>AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP Physics B
AP U.S. Government and Politics
AP English Literature
AP German
English Creative Writing
Gym</p>

<p>EXTRA CURRICULAR</p>

<p>Sports
Soccer (9, 10…
Travel Soccer (9, 10…
Varsity Track (9, 10…</p>

<p>Violin
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (10...
NYSSMA Competition County (10…
NYSSMA Competition States (9…</p>

<p>Clubs
Math Team (9, 10…
Science Olympiad (9, 10… Award for Excellence, also, 2nd place at invite
Model UN (10… Won Outstanding Delegate Award in only 2nd conference
DECA (10… Regional Finalist in first conference
Writer’s Club (9, 10…
German Club (9, 10…
Republican Club (9, 10…
Worked in School Store (10…
Hoping to start a Debate Club and Red Cross Club in my school next year</p>

<p>Distinction Tests
AATG (German Test) (9, 10… Top 10 %ile in 10th grade
9th Grade – Cum Laude
10th Grade – Magna Cum Laude
AMC 12 (Senior Level Math Test) (10…</p>

<p>Distinction Competitions
Essay Competition for High School (Freshman – Seniors) (9th grade, Won Honorable mention)</p>

<p>Medical Exposure
Volunteering at University of Rochester (9, 10…
9th grade – 110+ Hours
10th grade - Ongoing</p>

<p>Internship (Shadowing a resident)
60 Hours</p>

<p>I have a GPA of 4.0 so far, and my school does not do rankings as far as I know.</p>

<p>I know it's early and I am still missing some very important numbers such as SAT, SAT IIs, ACT and other AP grades, but If I continue to do what I am doing, do I have a good chance?</p>

<p>I am also of Asian ethnicity, 50% Chinese 50% Korean, 100% Asian. A lot of people have told me this matters, but I figure that this is one that that I can not change, so what areas (academically) do I need to improve/strengthen?</p>

<p>Keep it up and you’ll be fine. Just don’t hold your breath for the Ivys.</p>