<p>I really want to go to UPenn. I'm not a genius but I take school seriously, with a 32 ACT and 4.0/4.5 uw/w gpa. I'm very passionate about business (my intended major) and have had plenty of leadership experiences and business-related experiences in high school, including serving as VP of FBLA club, getting 2nd place at FBLA national competition, and attending a 10 day business program in New York over the summer. I also volunteer regularly, work a job, play the piano and violin, and have taken/am taking a total of 8 AP classes and many honors classes. I'm also planning on applying ED, which should help. Do I have a chance despite my school's reputation? What can I do to make my app stand out more?</p>
<p>do you have any possible hooks? if not, it may be helpful to try to organize something in relation to one of your clubs or EC activities. Vague, I know, but to my knowledge, colleges like seeing someone who takes the initiative. Also, try to focus on what YOU can bring to penn, rather than why you like penn in the why penn essay. Chance me back if you have a few moments? thanks, and best of luck with Penn</p>
<p>@Hind2015 was right about focusing on what YOU can bring to Penn. Colleges are looking for interesting, intelligent people who will bring something unique to their campus. Those who are enthusiastic and have great stories sometimes have a better chance of getting in than someone with a 2400 SAT and nothing else. That being said, storytelling isn’t everything, and you should make sure that Penn knows you are up to the workload, etc. Chance me? 
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