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Hi guys,
I am applying to an Ivy League and I would like to know if anybody thinks I have a good chance of getting in. Also I’m applying for a nursing major and I’m a male so I know I already have an advantage because of lack of the men in the nursing field.
STATS:
3.6 GPA weighted
1200 sat
Haven taken AP Bio and Stats

I have urm status(Cambodian and Hispanic), I have a legacy(grandfather), and I am a first generation American on my mothers side of the family.
I also have 200+ hours of internship from a hospital, ~100 of volunteering for the regional food bank and I am the captain of the track team.
Any input would be appreciated.

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I wouldn’t try to go for the first gen angle, as it sounds like your father went to college. Other than that, your test scores are going to ding you.

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The Ivies are out of reach. your SAT and UW GPA put you way below the 25th percentile of admitted students. The URM hook will not overcome that. First generation means neither parent went to college.

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@Hanes345 Is AP Bio and AP Stat the only AP classes you took? You can definitely apply and you should if Penn fits you, but don’t have too high hopes. I am currently a student at Penn, so if you have any question about academics, student life, or clubs, feel free to ask!