alright so…
I’m currently a freshman enrolled in a local community college. I’d love to transfer into their nursing program in a little under 2 years. I’ve done plenty of research into the minimum requirements for this school, but of course, I want to figure out a way to stand out and increase my chances on getting in. However, my only problem here is that I didn’t do amazing in high school. I graduated with 3.68 w and 3.54 uw, taking honors and only 3 ap classes.I wasn’t too involved in extra curricular activities (in comparison to most ivy transfers) besides a cna program at my school, beta club, chorus, leadership club, and volunteering at a low income medical clinic in town. I had some issues during high school and it just didn’t give me the motivation to try harder. when I took the sat/act (both once) I experienced panic attacks while studying as well as during the test, resulting in a 1100 on the sat and a 25 on the act.
I’m well aware that Penn typically accepts 32+ and 1450+ test scores, students who participate in many ec’s as well as high gpas. If I’m able to get my act score up to 31, maintain straight a’s in college, participate more in clubs around school and ask my professors to write me some kick a** recommendations, do you think I even have a chance? I know they look at high school, but if I show how I changed around, maybe I am capable of handling of ivy league education? Please help 