Should I Even Apply

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<p>Hey guys, Is it even worth applying to wharton, or is it worthless.</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars: Mathlete, State Leadership 1st place and International Leadership DECA 3rd Place in the world for a 20 page fashion merchandising promotion plan. George Washington Student Leadership Program Attendee ( Very ompetitive) 4 year DECA member and officer. Worked as a manager for DECA Gift Wrap. Math and English Honor Societies. Certified in customer service through NRF. Chapter project volunteer and other things through DECA.
Mostly DECA extra curriculars</p>

<p>9th: Pre-IB World History 2 A- 90%
English 9- 97 A
Biology 99 A
Intro to Marketing 102 A
Algebra 1- 94 A
Gym- A
Spanish 1 and 2 A- GPA Unweighted: 3.91</p>

<p>10th: Sports Marketing- A
Spanish 3- B
Geometry Honors-A
English 10- A
Gym-A
Chemistry-A
World History 1 Honors- A-</p>

<p>GPA Unweighted 3.8</p>

<p>11th: AP US History : A 104%
Algebra 2 Honors: A
Fashion Marketing A
Oceanography A
IB English HL 1 A
IB Psychology HL 1 A
IB Spanish HL 1 C+ :(</p>

<p>GPA Unw 3.9</p>

<p>Summer: Precalculus With Trig : C </p>

<p>Over the summer I had anxiety issues, placed on a medicine which literally made me crazy, i slept 20 hours a day and couldnt do anything. I missed half the classes, so i couldnt make up the quizzes, however I got an A on the final exam</p>

<p>12th: Initial Schedule</p>

<p>IB English HL 2
IB Psychology HL 2
AP Government
AP Biology
AP Calculus BC
IB Mathematical Studies SL
Advanced Fashion Marketing</p>

<p>I was still on an anti depressant, and i was initially doing fine, but after a while i couldnt do it anymore and couldnt handle anything. I went to a new doctor and I got the correct diagnosis, and now Im fine and doing very well with tons of DECA extracurriculars</p>

<p>New Schedule:
IB English HL 2: A
IB Psychology HL 2: A
Advanced Marketing: A
Advanced Entertainment Marketing: A
Advanced Fashion Marketing : A
US Government: A
Human Anatomy and Physiology: A</p>

<p>Unw GPA: 4.0</p>

<p>Overall Unw GPA: 3.8</p>

<p>Taking Calculus with Analytic Geometry in January</p>

<p>My school offers a few AP classes, and the IB Diploma. At the end of 10th grade I wasn't ready to take on the load of the IB Diploma, and it would restrict my class choices and make me have less time for DECA and fashion designing. I also own a fashion blog, and My letters of recommendations were so good, and explained how good i am at math, and what i've been through. I consider my essays very unique and different. I know my stats are lacking, but I live in a relatively poor household, and my parents never went to college, so they could care less about what classes i take, so i had nowhere to grow, but i have potential, and more passion than anyone, I am extremely tenacious.</p>

<p>ACT Score: 32</p>

<p>I would apply to wharton for a retail major. </p>

<p>I want it so bad, and it feels like the perfect place, and I don't just want it for the Ivy League status, its just good for me.</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>Hmm, well, I don’t think applying would be worthless (and I’m hesitant about applying myself), because I think you might have a chance. You do have extenuating circumstances which you should definitely make clear to UPenn. Similarly, you show you have potential, real interest in your field, good extracurriculars, and dedication. I have no idea what a good ACT score is, so I can’t comment on that. The only thing is that honestly you are lacking a bit in academic rigor compared to what other kids will have done, but nevertheless, unless the application fee is an issue (and if it is you should ask your school or UPenn for a waiver), you should definitely at least apply.</p>

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<p>If you can afford the application fee, apply. Don’t regret not doing something.</p>

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<p>Thanks, I will, and I’ll keep everyone up to date</p>