<p>Hey, I’m in the summer after my Junior year in high school, and I’m a bit conflicted about schools to apply to. I tend to be pretty modest about my history, and because of this I don’t know where I can get into because I generally sell myself short. But I’ve been prompted to post this to see whether or not I can actually make it into the prestigious University of Pennsylvania. My GPA is between an A- and an A, and I’ve taken every single advanced course offered in my school, and I’m an IB Diploma candidate. I took the SAT: M-700 V-700 W-660 but I plan to take it over…and the ACT: Composite- 33, E-32, M-33, G-32, S-33…I have a 620 on the Math IC SAT II but I plan on taking the IIC, the IC again, and the U.S. history and I am going to work until they are all at or around 700. I also am the ace on my varsity baseball team, I won all league, I ran varsity cross country in 10th grade, I’m in the National Honor Society, the National Spanish Honor Society, and the National Science Honor Society, I am looking at a very nice recommendation from my guidance counselor and teacher recommendations should be equally nice. Though I don’t know what makes me stand out that would help me get admitted into the schools like the Ivies, or schools equally strong in academics. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.</p>
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<p>This is what you need to work on. Grades, SATs and merely memberships in honor societies are not enough. You have to figure out what makes you unique and let them know what you could contribute to the school.</p>
<p>You have the right attitude: aiming high. Your stats are solid. I would focus on promoting your sports on your application. Possibly, you could speak to the coach or something, or maybe you're already in the recruiting process. Other means of leadership experience doesn't hurt also.</p>
<p>I know someone with eerily similar stats who is now at Penn.</p>
<p>You need to add a hook or two to your application--an interesting job or internship, a summer program, a leadership experience.</p>
<p>i have been working on your suggestions and have fantastic essays, great teacher/ GC reccs...do i stand some sort of a chance?</p>
<p>If you apply early</p>
<p>thanks, i'm still nervous...college apps going out now you know?</p>