THANKFORYOU needing this big CHANCINGG! (UPenn ED)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>yes, thankforyou needs you now. ED is coming up soon, and he would like to know how he stacks up against the rest of those smart children...</p>

<p>On a more serious note, I am applying to UPenn (Wharton) for ED, and Northwestern, UT (BHP), NYU (Stern), UChi (Olin) for Regular Application. All feedback is welcome and considered.</p>

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<p>Statistics:</p>

<p>Asian Male
Senior at somewhat competitive high school (sends 10-20 to ivys annually)</p>

<p>Ranking: 60/730 (Significant upward trend)
SAT: 2170 (I have been practicing for a retest - hopefully 2300+, you can chance with either scores as a benchmark)
AP: AB Calc (4), English Lang (4), WHAP (3), Gov (N/A), Econ (N/A), Stat (N/A), English Lit (N/A)</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars+ Awards:</p>

<p>Chess: Placed 1st in State for Chess Scholastic Tournament (Junior year). I also led my JV team to 1st place Team at State.</p>

<p>Computer Science: Placed 2nd in Regions for Advanced Computer Science Team. Senior Representative of the club this year.</p>

<p>Mu Alpha Theta: Co-Captain. Team places 3rd-5th in state usually.</p>

<p>Orchestra 4 years (accepted into Regional Orchestra 3 times). I also lead a chamber ensemble that performs and competes annually- we have received high marks and Outstanding Performance awards in the past years.</p>

<p>Honorably elected individual from my high school for North Houston Leadership High School Program</p>

<p>National Honors Society 11-12</p>

<p>National Merit Semifinalist</p>

<p>I've enjoyed spending my summers at intellectually stimulating camps such as Duke TIP, Political Leaders camp (at Georgetown), A&M ECE, etc...</p>

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<p>Community Service:</p>

<p>Team lead for ExxonMobil Corp. Education Funding program (Funding schools and club organizations)</p>

<p>HOSA volunteering - Support for patients with Alzheimers and Dementia</p>

<p>Regularly play for the disabled and ill at Methodist Hospital (with my violin lesson teacher and a group of students)</p>

<h2>(sums up to 50-60 hours)</h2>

<p>Senior Course Schedule:
AP English Lit
AP Government
AP Economy
AP Statistics
Independent Study Math
Anatomy+Physiology
Business Information Marketing 2
Orchestra</p>

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<p>Essays:
I am planning on writing about overcoming adversity and its effects on my character. I have privately discussed this essay with my AP English teacher and she really likes it. My fingers are crossed.</p>

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<p>Recommendations:
Great. From teachers and counselor that I am very close with.</p>

<h2>However, I was wondering if it would be better to get an academic teacher for a second recommendation instead of my counselor?</h2>

<p>Again, thanks.</p>

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<p>If your essay is really compelling (as you say it is), your chances are fair… Recommendations should be two opposing subjects, as it adds to your diversity.</p>

<p>Only thing holding you down: Being Asian.</p>

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<p>@thetralfamador
Thanks. Do you know how heavy Recs. weigh in for admissions?</p>

<p>@ALL
I realize that aside from Business Information Management 2 (We do Excel, Access, etc.) I don’t have any strong “business” oriented ECs, awards, or classes. How much will this hurt me?
On the contrary, I have been self-researching finance, investment, entrepreneurship, and business for a while, and I can say I am definitely interested in studying it at college. Is there a way to demonstrate this effectively in application essays?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Not that much. thetraflamador is being much too optimistic.</p>

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<p>A lot, because your grades and test scores are not that strong either. Penn is going to be a very, very big reach.</p>

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<p>@billabong
Thanks for the honest chance</p>

<p>@ALL
Any other recommendations to improving my chances? Any other opinions/chancing?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Come on COLLEGECONFIDENTIAL!</p>