University of Pennsylvania Regular Decision

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<p>Hi, I know already posted this in the Chances section, but I didn’t get that many replies. I wanted comments specifically for each college, so I’ve decided to post this individually in each section. I’ve included new information that might give you a better idea of my background. Thanks!</p>

<p>GPA: 3.96 UW / 4.45 W (UC GPA 4.0/4.54 weighted)
SAT: 790 Verbal, 800 Math, 770 Writing (2360)
ACT: 35
SAT II’s: 800 Math IIC, 800 Literature, 780 Chemistry
Class rank: My school doesn’t rank, although I know I’m in at least the
top 4% (ELC status for UC’s) </p>

<p>AP tests:
Calculus BC AB subscore 5/5
Chemistry 5
Biology 5
French Literature 5
French Language 5
English Language 4
US History 4</p>

<p>First Year:
Honors Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry
Honors Introduction to Chemistry
Advanced Shakespeare / African-American Literature
French Advanced Conversation
Music Theory and Composition
East Asian Studies / Modern European History
Physical Education</p>

<p>Second Year:
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP French Literature
Modern Poetry / James Joyce
US History
Microbiology
Sculpture II</p>

<p>Third Year:
AP English Language
AP US History
AP French Language
AP Biology
Advanced Physics I/II
Macroeconomics / Microeconomics</p>

<p>Fourth Year:
AP English Literature
AP European History
AP Physics
Studies on Existential and Surrealist Writers
French Modern Literature
Organic Chemistry</p>

<p>Awards:
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Semi-Finalist (PSAT score: 228)
Journalism Awards</p>

<p>Activities:
-President of MUN for two years
-Math and Science Club:
Member Freshman year
Treasurer Sophomore year
Vice-President Junior year
President Senior year
-National Honor Society
Member Freshman and Sophomore year
Secretary Junior year
Vice President Senior year
-Varsity Tennis for three years (Captain for one)
-State Symphony Orchestra for four years
-Journalism for two years, co-editor for one year</p>

<p>Miscellaneous:
-Father legacy at Princeton
-Mother legacy at Columbia
-Parents both speak French fluently
-Two cousins went to University of Pennsylvania
-I sent in music tapes (I play oboe), and also composition pieces with full scores to all my colleges except the UC’s.
-My uncle’s brother (only related through marriage), who used to be the head of undergraduate admissions of Wharton, wrote me a recommendation. Even though I applied to the college of arts and sciences, he knows me pretty well so I hope it carries some weight.
-My guidance counselor was nice enough to write individual recommendations for each of my colleges, describing the reasons why I want to go to that specific college.
-I applied Early Action to University of Chicago and Georgetown, and I got into both.</p>

<p>Colleges:
UCSD, UCLA, UCB, UCD
Williams
Cornell
Columbia
Dartmouth
University of Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins
Princeton</p>

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<p>This post is longer than the ballet and just as exciting in Feb........</p>

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<p>which ballet?</p>

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<p>Take your pick......there are three as I recall. </p>

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** Swan Lake / Sleeping Beauty / Nutcracker

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<p>Hahah...I'll take Swan Lake. We played one of the suites last year. It was fantastic!</p>

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<p>I play oboe so I know them all.......good luck with Penn.</p>

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<p>Thanks! (I play oboe too :))</p>

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Hi, I know already posted this in the Chances section, but I didn't get that many replies

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<p>classic post right here</p>

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<p>Your stats and ECs look great! You "should" get in, at least when compared to the middle 50 percent. So, you are only subject to the randomness or "X" factor which, for a school like Penn, is hard to judge (at least for me). My stats are nowhere near yours. I fall in that middle 50. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the encouragement. Yeah, college is random...my friend had a 1600 and she was rejected from Penn.</p>

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<p>What did you write your essays about?</p>

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<p>Your friend may have had a 1600 but scores aren't everything. Especially to Penn since they have their specialized schools and passion can be worth a lot more than scores in the admissions process.</p>

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<p>Yeah that may be true. Her first choice was Harvard, so I don't think she put a lot of effort into the rest of her apps, unfortunately</p>

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<p>Any other opinions?</p>

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<p>Just like my other posts, I think you'll get into Penn. C'mon--recommendation from previous head of Wharton admissions? NICE</p>

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<p>you are likely wait listed. since you have legacy at others and you have not showed enough interest in penn by not doing early.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your reply! Yeah, I hope that letter carries some weight :)</p>

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<p>I think you'll be fine for Upenn! I got into Wharton ED with similar stats :)</p>

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<p>Cool! Except I'm applying to the college, and not to Wharton</p>

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<p>but did she get into harvard?</p>

<p>(i hope not, muahahahha)</p>