Possible ED, chances at U PENN?

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<p>thanks guys.
i may want to apply early to u penn.</p>

<p>Female
Korean-American
English first language</p>

<p>GPA:
-3.92 unweighted
-42/482 rank (top 9% or so)
-our school is competitive, but does not offer many ap courses. i took the most challenging classes our school has to offer. received B’s in geometry (9th), euro history (10th), and chemistry (10th). i can understand the history one but i can’t undrestand the math and science… i’m actually very good at math and science. i got all A’s junior year with a challenging course load.</p>

<p>TESTS:
-SAT I (Critical Reading 710, Math 790, Writing 730), multiple sittings, 2230. highest composite single sitting: 2170.
-SAT II (Biology E 650 - going to retake, Math II 800, Spanish 730)
-ACT 34
-AP Statistics 5</p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULARS:

  • district-wide research internship program at comprehensive cancer center, 14 students selected in the city, 35 hrs/week 11 wks/summer. currently working on poster, research paper for competitions. internship previous summer in chemistry lab also, 10 hrs./wk
  • violin 5 years, 10 hrs/week, 50 wks/yr. state youth symphony orchestra, school orchestra, city chamber group, private lessons.
  • design graphics 2-3 years, 10 hrs/week, 35 wks/yr., yearbook editor-in-chief, received school yearbook scholarship, wisconsin art education association regional art show “best in show (first place)”
  • peer tutoring, 2-3 yrs at school volunteering to help freshmen and sophomores in their classes, 3 hrs./wk, 35 wks/yr., tutoring korean children in english since age 10, last summer tutored 4 kids 15 hrs./wk.
  • piano 6 yrs., 10 hrs./wk for the sheer joy of playing, no awards or membership
  • class council 3 yrs, 1-2 hrs./wk, 35 wks/yr, head of food drive/twirp committee
  • freshman advisory 12th grade, 5 hrs./wk, 35 wks./yr
  • senior citizen 12th grade, 5-6 hrs./wk, 35 wks/yr
  • health occupational students of america, 1 hr./wk, 35 wks./yr, helped organize hiv/aids awareness week</p>

<p>HONORS/AWARDS:
-national honor society
-spanish honor society
-probable national merit semifinalist? (217)
-2005 wisc art education association regional art show first place
-west yearbook scholarship
-varsity math award</p>

<p>VOLUNTEER:
-univesrity hospital, 4 hrs./wk 30 wks./yr, 2 yrs.
-senior center, 4 hrs./wk 30 wks./yr, 1 yr
-peer tutoring at school, 3 hrs./wk 35 wks./yr, 2-3 yrs.</p>

<p>OTHER:
my asian-american status puts me at a disadvantage, but my mom is a waitress and my dad has been unemployed for a very long time… he has never had a real job in his field (archaeology) and we are living way below poverty level. he graduated from brown and u wisconsin-madison. i need a full scholarship anywhere i can get it, otherwise i can’t go to college.</p>

<p>i dont know if i forgot anything.
thanks so much for helping me out guys i really appreciate your help. do you think it would be okay for me to apply early decision?</p>

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<p>How can you be living below poverty if your dad graduated from brown (shouldnt it be easy for him to get a job?)</p>

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<p>the field is archaeology and hes on a student visa. theyre not citizens or even permanent residents. hes in korea right now searchign for a job but its really hard to find.</p>

<p>could you please chance me?</p>

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<p>My advice: if you really want to go to penn apply ED. If you are not certain that you want to go to Penn then dont apply. (I have also heard things about not applying ED if you need lots of financial aid)</p>

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<p>thank you. does that mean that you think i have a shot?
thanks for your advice. i have heard the one about early=less financial aid, as well.
does anyone else have any opinions?</p>

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<p>I've heard that about Penn as well... but I still stand by the fact that if they accept you, they will certainly find a way so you can come and study... they won't starve you surely</p>

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<p>It doesn't mean less financial aid - they always meet full need. What it does mean however is that you will not be able to compare packages between schools to try to get more grants or something like that.</p>

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<p>could anyone please tell me their opinion about whether i could get in or not, or what i would have to do? thank you.</p>

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<p>"could anyone tell me [...] whether i could get in, or what i would have to do"

umm you are hella sketch.</p>

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<p>oh, i didn't mean it as in like "what extracurriculars should i hurry up and do so i can look good on my applications?" but someone suggested i showcase a certain talent or something to make me stand out. i meant, as in, how should i present my application better?</p>

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<p>my suggestion would be to go for the HIV/AIDS work as well as the class leadership. perhaps write about how leadership has made you reach out into the community and make change.</p>

<p>-my 2c</p>

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<p>lols well im goign to actually answer your question.. your chances are somehwta higher than average i'd say. Your SAT and average is definately in Yale's range,, but yeah definately retake the SAT II Bio ,, try to get high 700's. So if you make an intersting essay... raise your bio score, and try to make sure application stand out by wording your EC"s to make them sound outstanding you should have a decent shot.. but there is no gurantee.. definately apply.. and i hear ED does boost your chances... and i believe UPENN meets your full need</p>