<p>Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my post. I am applying RD to Penn's Jerome Fisher program with Wharton as my first choice backup. I would apply ED but my family could not handle the additional strain as my older brother is in college, and I would not be assured of financial aid.</p>
<p>General Information --</p>
<p>I am white, live in SW Virginia and attend both a public high school and a math and science magnet school. My GPA unweighted is 4.0 and weighted is 4.449. I am rank 1/276 at the public high school. </p>
<p>Test Scores -- </p>
<p>SAT I 730/700/780 (CR/M/WR)
ACT Composite 34, English 35, Reading 33, Science 36, Math 31, Writing 10
Note: I am submitting ACT, not SAT I and II, as the primary test.</p>
<p>Class Load --
Both years of AP calculus (simultaneously junior year) - both 5's.
AP Chemistry Junior year - 4
AP English Language - 5
AP US History - 5
AP World History - 5</p>
<p>I am currently taking Linear Algebra, AP CompSci, AP Eng Lit, AP Gov, AP Spanish and College Bio, as well as a research course in Robotics. </p>
<p>Extracurriculars --</p>
<p>I am extremely interested in Spanish and South American culture
National Spanish Honor Society
Spanish Club at my high school
Trip to Peru Freshman Year (Worked in an orphanage over Spring Break)</p>
<p>I have done research for science fairs and attended the state fair twice
Member of the Student Advisory at the magnet school since 10th
I am a member of the Beta Club at my high school.</p>
<p>I have worked at the YMCA since 10th, 10 hrs per week, year round.
During the summers I have worked at another pool, 20 hrs per week</p>
<p>I also am active in the church as an altar server and member of the church's youth leadership group since 8th grade.</p>
<p>Honors --</p>
<p>National Merit Semifinalist (Application for finalist pending...)
Intel Award for Excellence in Computer Science
AP Scholar with Distinction</p>
<p>I am tired of writing and I know you are tired of reading. Thanks again. Do you have any advice for my application? I know I need to knock the essays out of the park. What do you think my chances are?</p>