University of Pennsylvania Wharton ED

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I am an Irish citizen entering my senior year of highschool in the UK.

  • I attend one of the top schools in the UK, currently ranked 1st in Northern Ireland.
  • My GPA is 3.96 unweighted
  • GCSE grades (UK version of SAT subject tests: 2A+'s, 5A's, 1B
  • Currently taking 7 A level courses (UK version of AP classes) Predicted A grades in most of these
  • I will be taking the SAT in October (based on my practice papers I will get +1500)
  • I was awarded the 'School Shield' for my academic success in my GCSE grades
  • I was awarded 'Sports Boy of the Year' by my school for my sporting success.
  • Experience as captain for my club's gaelic football team, I am also part of the school team. This is an extracurricular US colleges wont have and I have expressed my interest to create a gaelic football club at Upenn in my application.
  • Represented my region in the UK Sportshall Athletics Competition, won multiple gold medals. Also won gold in 100m, 200m, 400m, high jump and 4x100m NEBSSA events.
  • i volunteer to coach young gaelic footballers at my club on saturday mornings.
  • I have been awarded the 'Silver Fáinne' for my knowledge in Irish as a secondary language, I helped teach it to younger pupils in my school.
  • i have a part time job as a waiter at a local restaurant, I have assumed more responsibility and will micro-manage the business and act as head of social media marketing.
  • I had legal work experience with a criminal defence barrister who let me attend court with him for a week.
  • I also obtained a highly elusive legal work experience with a global law firm who were impressed with my character. They are willing to offer me a strong recommendation to help with my application.
  • I am also able to provide 2 strong recommendations from my teachers.
  • I have finished writing my 2 essays needed for the application. I had both of them evaluated and got very strong feedback.
  • Because I am applying to a business school I also mentioned how I will do a lot of research on the economy with Bloomberg and CNBC. I then apply this knowledge through trading on my virtual portfolio. In addition to this I was able to work on a simulated trading floor using a bloomberg terminal.
2

You seem to be a strong candidate. Wharton is even harder to get in for international students. So many brilliant high-achieved students to compete with. Good Luck!

3

I think your chances are low. Your GCSE grades are good, but not outstanding. Also it is even harder for internationals to get into Wharton than US students. I would wait until you get your SAT scores, then see.

4

You’re interesting. Why not LSE? But if you want Wharton, agree do well on the SAT and write knock-out essays.

5

Thanks for the feedback everyone, I’ve definitely made my mind up for Wharton and I have a really strong essay to back up my reasoning behind this.