<p>I applied in my freshman year of college, flat out rejected, wondering if reapplying would show interest or just look pathetic to adcoms. I've maintained a 4.0 GPA (majority of grades are A+'s) at a state school of decent repute, but my HS GPA was pretty horrible at around 3.3. No surprises regarding their decision to reject my application.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>To mitigate your high school record, apply for junior standing. It does NOT look pathetic at all; in point of fact it shows interest and can work in your favor. (Does not work in your favor as a freshman if your high school record is as you say it is.) If you’re set on Penn, wait a year and boost your college record.</p>
<p>Actually, I didn’t apply to Penn in my senior year of high school; “I applied in my freshman year of college”. So, I’ve attempted transfer admissions once already.</p>
<p>Ah, I see. Apply then! With a solid record and good essays/recs, your chances are decent. I’ll be happy to read your essays and help you edit when the time comes.</p>
<p>Thanks, I appreciate the advice :)</p>
<p>How’s the SAT scores and all that jazz?</p>
<p>But I’d say, if it’s somewhere you really want to go, it’s worth re-applying.</p>
<p>SATs were 2070.</p>