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Chance Me / Match Me!
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I’ve posted two chances forums already so this will be my last one. I’m curious how I stand at UPENN.

SATS: 660 math, 700, reading, 720 writing, 2080 total- my weakest section of the application, retaking to increase
Have not taken SAT II yet
GPA: 4.0 UW (98%), 4.33 W (102%- will finish high school with 104-105% because freshman and sophomore classes have lower weight- average for junior year only is 104%) and rising (lowest class average was a 96, all others 97 and above)
Rank: 1/236
AP courses: biology, world history, US history, chemistry, Spanish, government, economics, English, calculus (every AP course my school offers, have taken every honors course possible at my school) averages:97%+
Honors: Earth Science, Algebra II, English 9-11 (AP is in 12th), Pre-AP Chemistry, Geometry, Pre-AP Bio, US History 9, Physics (AP not offered), Spanish IV (AP senior year) averages: geometry 96, all others 97%+

Activities:
-Student Council, attended conferences such as Youth Summit at Harrisburg to discuss issues in the education system
-FBLA, state qualifier, regional champion in my particular event
-Soccer
-Varsity Tennis
-Science Olympiad, state medalist
-Junior Achievement
-Oboe and Alto Sax in concert band, wind ensemble (select band), and marching band
-National Honors Society
-Prom Committee
-Active in class government
-Mock Trial team, regional semifinalist

Volunteer service
-church volunteer work
-tutoring middle schooler students in math
-teach elementary school kids in my district
-various activities through FBLA and student council
-this summer- working with a vet and doing work with fish and game
Over 100 hours

School Awards (unrelated to extracurriculars):
-Recipient in freshman and sophomore year of English and Science Department awards- given to one student with the highest level of achievement in each subject field.
-Highest Honors every marking period
-President’s Gold Scholar Award (I’m not 100% sure that’s what is called)

Hook: Legacy. I have four alumni in my family that donate to the university. One went to the Wharton which I know is extremely competitive if that helps.

I intend to major in biology.

Thank you!

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Bump

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Are you applying ED? I think that’s when legacy can really give you a boost (someone can correct me if I’m wrong).

Regardless, definitely get that SAT up. (For comparison, I had a 2330 and was waitlisted.) Good luck!!

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Everything is good except your SAT, which you should try to raise. Being a legacy and donor sure helps, though. I think you’ve got a solid chance, especially if you can raise your SAT 100+ points.

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Great GPA and rank, but your SAT scores will need serious work if you want a solid chance at getting in. Your EC’s are good but without any leadership positions, it can seem to colleges that you’re simply going through a checklist of activities - try to become student council president/soccer captain etc. if possible. If you round out those sections of the application, I’d say you have as good of a chance as anyone, but remember that it’s one of the most competitive schools in the country and will turn down people more qualified than you. No matter how good of an applicant you are, it’s never a good idea to set your heart on one college. Good luck!!

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