UPenn Aplicant Needing Opinions!

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<p>Hey guys, I would just like to recieve some opinions on this matter.</p>

<p>I am what you can consider a late bloomer, in some respect. I have always taken the most difficult classes in high school, including the most APs. But I didn't have my priorities straight and freshman year, I got all B's. Sophomore year, mostly As, but two B's. And Junior year, all A's (in all my AP classes) but one 89 in Spanish (Damn!).</p>

<p>I have, imo, awesome extra-curriculars (not just saying that) and high test scores (2290, but retaking, and solid subject tests). I did well on my AP exams too. I hope to write a good essay as well.</p>

<p>I am trying desperately for UPenn, Columbia or Duke (and others), but how likely, even with my poor, poor gpa (but still top 10%) to get into these schools?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Although GPA is a large part of the admissions process, you can still make up for it with the rest of your application. Top 10% is still decent. What exactly are your EC’s? And do you have any hooks, like being an URM?</p>