My chances of getting into UPENN

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<p>So, I am a junior and I've been looking into what colleges I want to go to and so far I have found great interest in UPENN</p>

<p>This school is very high in academics status and very low in acceptance rate. Based on my academic status:</p>

<p>I have all A's and B's on my report card except I got two C's during sophomore year. I just received my first semester grades for junior year and I have four A's and 3 B's. My GPA as of the end of last year was a 3.88, but before I finish my junior year and start mu senior year next year I plan to get it up to a 3.98/4.0. I was in mg classes during freshman year, one AP class and two honors classes during sophomore year, one AP class and one honor class right and I plan to take 2 AP classes and 2 Honor classes in my senior year. I have been taking practice SAT tests and my highest scores were 2010 and 2090 and I plan to take the real test on January 26th. I am not involved in clubs in my school but I am extensively involved in music/community service programs outside of school about 4 days out of the week.</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting UPENN?? What do I have to do to have a greater chance of getting in???</p>

<p>PLEASE I NEED IMMEDIATE ADVICE!!!!</p>

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<p>Low chances, most of us are top 1-5% of our class, no B’s and no C’s. Most of us are extensively involved in one to three activities, and SAT’s are 2200+. I took 6 honors courses and 1 AP Junior year. If your school only allows you to take X amount of advanced classes, like mine does with AP, that is understandable. The B’s and C’s, the low SAT, and little extracurricular involvement will hurt your chances.</p>

<p>Good luck, and if you’re serious about Penn work your ass off.</p>

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<p>What Schools would you recommend with what i have now??</p>

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<p>Your not a slug. You have very good stats. Two pieces of advice:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Apply to wherever you want to go without regard to what your odds are.</p></li>
<li><p>There are many excellent schools where your stats make you competitive. Check those schools out too.</p></li>
</ol>

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<p>Write stellar essays. When all else fails, this is what can save you. Good luck</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice texasian and Madaboutx =]. i’m definitely going to work harder these last two years of HS I have.</p>