UPenn ED chances?

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<p>What are my approximate odds for ED at Penn for CAS?</p>

<p>SAT: Math-800, Reading-740, Writing-730
Subject Tests: Math II-780; Bio was atrocious and I'm retaking this fall.
ACT:34
APs: All 4s and 5s
IB not offered
Senior course load: 4 APs and 2 Honors</p>

<p>GPA: Weighted: 4.9, Unweighted: 3.9
Class rank: Top 5 percent</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: 13 years of a local swim team. I help the very little kids learn the fundamentals of swimming. 4 years of varsity high school swimming. 3 time letterman for swimming. State champions for swimming 1 year, and state runner ups 2 years. Captain of the swim team. 2 Years of Academic Team. Won a major tournament last year. Captain of A-Team senior year. NHS. Beta Club. Meals On Wheels volunteering. Volunteering at local orphan program. Involved with various activities and community service through my church.</p>

<p>Work Experience: Swim coach for two years as well as a year of lifeguarding.</p>

<p>Previous summers: Either coached or lifeguarded through them.</p>

<p>My teacher and counselor recs should be good to great.</p>

<p>Essays as well should be approximately a seven or eight out of ten.</p>

<p>How do I look for ED to Penn?</p>

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<p>I’m sure you could have predicted it yourself. No real weaknesses, just no real hook. Only hole I can find is make sure you nail your Bio subject test. </p>

<p>You know that UPenn is a crapshoot for everyone, ED or not. All you can do is write some stellar essays, get some solid teacher rec’s, and say a prayer. I give it a 20/80 chance because there are students with much more competitive applications than yours, but I’m no admissions expert. Congrats on the swimming, that sure can’t hurt! Best of luck.</p>

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<p>I’m gonna say 50%. Your scores are great but then again you never know with Penn even ED.</p>

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<p>I don’t know if this helps, but I’m a White male from the South. My family income is such that I won’t get any financial aid.</p>

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<p>You’re a typical qualified Ivy Applicant. You have no weaknesses but no hooks (legacy, URM, etc) so your chance is as good as anyone’s ED.</p>