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Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a Dutch student who would love to study at the University of Pennsylvania next year. However, since I'm a bit concerned about my chances (if I have any chance at all...), I would appreciate it a lot if some of you could assess my situation before I bother myself going through the application process.</p>

<p>I am a 21-years old white male student from the Netherlands currently going to University for the fourth consecutive year. This summer I received my Bachelor's of science degree (in business studies, Finance major; this was a 3-years program), and currently I am enrolled in a (1-year) Financial Management master. Before going to University I went to a so-called 'Gymnasium', which if I'm correct is about the Dutch equivalent of a U.S. 'prep school' (though a 'Gymnasium' is not a boarding school). I have always belonged to the top 10% of my class (hence also in University). I am an active member of a student association and a fraternity, am student assistant of my University's Finance department, and in high school I have participated in the 'European youth parliament' (here only Dutch and Belgian students participated though).</p>

<p>I didn't take any (required) SAT or TOEFL tests yet. All courses/classes I took during my academic career were in English though so my English should be ok. I don't need financial aid (though it would always be nice of course). Finally, all education mentioned was at public institutions. Here in Holland almost no-one goes to private institutions though.</p>

<p>So please tell me, do I have a chance?</p>

<p>by the way; is being an international student an advantage because they seek for diversity?</p>

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<p>Being an international is a massive disadvantage, because universities can only offer a few spots for them, while the talent pool is ridiculously good. It's very unfair, but it's the truth.</p>

<p>Anyways, you'll need to take the SAT definitely. Not sure about the TOEFL, since all your classes were in English, but it wouldn't hurt.</p>

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<p>Anyone else willing to make a judgement for me?</p>

<p>Then a question; What SAT scores would I need to have a reasonable chance of being admitted? What scores to have any chance at all?</p>

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<p>Bump:</p>

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What SAT scores would I need to have a reasonable chance of being admitted? What scores to have any chance at all?

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<p>by the way; would it be a (big) problem for me to have relatively low 'critical reading' and 'writing' SAT scores (this likely is the case since English isn't my mother tongue)? Might I then still get in?</p>