Penn RD Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I applied RD to UPenn (Wharton), but I'm wondering if I truly stand a chance as an applicant. I'm a QuestBridge finalist (though I didn't rank any colleges) and I forwarded my QB application and sent the Common App. Here's my info so you guys can chance me or offer any suggestions to improve my chances.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9
ACT: 31 (E 34/M 33/S 31/R 24/W 6)
SAT: 2080 (CR 630/M 740/W 710/E 7)
SAT IIs: Math 2 (800) - Physics (770)
AP: Calculus AB (5), English Lang/Comp (4), Physics B (5)
CIE: Thinking Skills AS-Level (D)
Senior Year classes:
AP Macroeconomics
AP U.S. Gov & Pol
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics C: E&M
AP English Lit/Comp
AP Statistics
2 CTE Classes:
-Principles of Entrepreneurship
-Customer Service Rep.
Awards: Best Student in English, Physics, and Finance (11th grade), DECA District Winner in Accounting Applications (11th grade) and Business Finance (12th grade), AP Scholar</p>

<p>ECs:
-DECA (member, ran for VP but lost)
-JSA (member)
-Mu Alpha Theta (member)
-NHS (member and tutor)</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
-I'm about to start volunteering for a local credit union that's opening a branch at my school. My job basically consists of marketing and teller work when the branch is open.</p>

<p>Other info:
Home state: FL
Income bracket: $20-30k
Ethnicity: Hispanic
First Language: Spanish (even though I was born here lol)</p>

<p>I know my ECs look weak, but my school doesn't have many clubs and I don't have much time after school to volunteer outside due to the long commute home and how busy my parents are on the weekend to even take me anywhere to volunteer. I have been able to put in 200+ hours of community service in-house and have been named as an outstanding member both in NHS and DECA (I explained this in my Common App). I don't know if I should've explained my low reading scores</p>

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<p>I’d say your chance of admission is on the slim side. Your test scores are low for Wharton, and it looks like you have no leadership positions at all in your ECs. </p>

<p>That being said, if you write a unique, outstanding essay and send in glowing recs, anything is possible :)</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>I appreciate the honesty and you’re right about the ECs… I haven’t landed any leadership positions and that’s my major worry (more than test scores). Though I wrote a neat Common App essay all about not winning the election for DECA VP…</p>

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<p>Chances are slim (but they are for everyone!!!) I’m glad you realize at least that your ECs are a bit weak and your tests scores are just a tad below average. I mean you still have a shot so apply, but, obviously, make sure you have backup plans</p>

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<p>Of course! I’ve applied to 7 other schools and already been accepted into 1 of them, so I don’t need to worry about going to college. On another note, it’ll be a long road until RD decisions come out.</p>