Minority Teen Entrepreneur and Congressional Intern| What are my chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I go to an elite school in Maryland, whose students generally go on to great schools. I was wondering if someone can give me some insight as to how realistic admission to an Ivy League in--in my particular case.</p>

<p>I'm a rising junior.</p>

<p>I had a cumulative 3.28 in 9th grade and a 3.52 in 10th grade--an upward trajectory.
I hope to have at least a 3.7 this upcoming year. This year I'll be taking AP English, AP US History, and AP Music</p>

<p>I am African-American and own one of the most lucrative minor-owned business in the state. I am also on the board of Kids Helping Needy Kids, Inc., a charitable organization to which I give much of my time and energy. I am a 3-year U.S. Congressional intern. (I started summer before my freshman year--without any special connections)I am also actively involved in the SGA--I am VP of the student body.</p>

<p>So, with my extra curricular activites, estimated 3.5 cumulative, and a hopefully high SAT score, will I get in to an Ivy League school? Perhaps I'll even to early decision! </p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>yeah it sounds like you have the right stuff to get in. I’d focus most of your energies now on getting that GPA higher to be in a respected percentile of your class because if you’re in Wootton / Churchill / Walter Johnson / etc, you’re gonna get nailed with a gpa like that.</p>

<p>feel free to pm me - it seems we’re from the same area.</p>