<p>I'm a hispanic male, have legacy (sophomore sister in wharton), and am going to apply early decision to Penn Engineering.
SAT scores are 2150, but GPA is 3.6 (unweighted)
i have all honors and AP/IB classes.
my school doesn't rank, so idk that.
i'm also the president of two clubs, play jv tennis, work at a learning center, and tutor.</p>
<p>what do you think are my chances of getting in?
this is my dream school :]</p>
<p>thanks everyone!</p>
<p>Sister doesn’t count as legacy but you have a shot given your URM hook.</p>
<p>3.6? Let’s get to 3.8 UW at the least buddy.
SATs should be atleast 2200, 2300 would be best in this case.</p>
<p>No offense, but your URM status is rare and useful. Try organizing some protests again that Arizona law, setting up tutoring and like peer counseling/advise giving to younger hispanics. (I’m not being racist or anything, just giving you some advice)
Don’t think that counts as legacy.</p>
<p>Try accomplishing some of this over the summer, and you’ll stand a great chance at UPenn. Though your SAT’s are good enough for Cornell ED, just get that GPA to 3.7.
You’re probably a jr., but if not, you should apply to LEAD Engineering for next summer. It’d look EXCELLENT on your resume.</p>
<p>oh well sister doesnt count as legacy, per see, but it is very beneficial, especially at penn. (or so i heard)
and thanks for your tips honorlions, a little harsh, but yeah.
and i’ll definitely look into LEAD Engineering, it sounds interesting; and i’m a sophomore now so i have time next summer definitely.
thank you both :D</p>
<p>You heard wrong. The fact that your sister goes to Penn does nothing to bolster your chances at admission.</p>
<p>As for your stats, your GPA and SAT are too low for Penn. Hopefully you’ve done well and/or will do well on your APs and Subject tests. Your extracurriculars are wholly unimpressive; you lack distinction and recognition. </p>
<p>High reach, even with the ED.</p>
<p><a href=“leadengineeringsite.org”>leadengineeringsite.org;
^^^ LEAD Engineering. </p>
<p>And you’re not totally wrong. Thru your sister you can get valuable insight about applying to/picking out stuff at college. It’s more of an indirect thing, not direct.
Just google engineering programs, most schools have summer/weekend programs for that stuff.</p>
<p>It is so refreshing to see someone doing IB here on CC :)</p>
<p>You look good, which program would you be applying to? That would affect your chances. </p>
<p>I have the same SAT score, haha. Your sister does not really help you much, but your URM status does.</p>
<p>Nevermind! I just saw the engineering part. I apologize. And doing ED is good.</p>
<p>What are you passionate about? Your extracurriculars do not really have a focus. </p>
<p>Good luck :)</p>
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<p>Your GPA may be, but your SAT is within range. UPenn is a reasonable reach.</p>