Trying to Transfer to UPenn SEAS...

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<p>Hello!</p>

<p>Currently, I am a freshman at Villanova University (Class of 2016). I am majoring in Computer Engineering. I wish to apply to UPenn SEAS next year as a sophomore, but I have a few questions about my situation.</p>

<p>Fall 2012 GPA: 3.67
HS GPA: 3.45 UW
ACT: 27
No SAT II's</p>

<p>I will certainly work to improve my GPA. Also, I am looking for an internship this summer, so that might help my chances.</p>

<p>I heard that ACT scores are not as important for applicants that are going to be upcoming juniors, but I still feel like it might hurt my chances. Should I retake the ACT?</p>

<p>Also, should I take SAT II's for the first time? I am thinking about taking SAT II's for the first time because my ACT scores are low, and I feel like I need something that can make up for it. I am confident I can get a 780-800 on Math II and Chemistry, so is it worth it to take the tests?</p>

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<p>Any help???</p>

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<p>Yes, you NEED to retake the ACT. I doubt you will need to take SAT 2s but if you want you can. That GPA is pretty terrible too; you should work on bringing it up (although I think A- is like a 3.66 at Nova, right?).</p>

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<p>^ Correct, I have an A- average at Nova right now. Still, I need to bring that up so I will try my best to do so.</p>

<p>If I retake the ACT, what should I aim for? I fear that I will not significantly increase my ACT score, and doesn’t that look bad especially from a college student?</p>

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<p>30-34 composite, I suppose</p>

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<p>Okay.</p>

<p>Any one else have advice?</p>