<p>Is it possible for me to get rejected from Wharton but still accepted into Penn? If so, would I be bound to go there under the ED agreement even though I was rejected from Wharton? </p>
<p>Oh, and chance me:</p>
<p>Ethnicity: 50% White/50% Chinese
SAT I: 2200+ (Oct. '09 Estimate)
SAT II: USH - 770; Math II - Taking in Nov. '09
GPA: 4.6ish weighted / 3.8ish unweighted
Rank: Top 5-10% out of 140ish // 1 out of 30ish (in particular pathway)
School: Top public magnet school in NC
Courseload: Most rigorous possible</p>
<p>AP Scores:</p>
<p>AP USH: 5
AP Eng Lang: 5
AP Psych: 5
AP Hum Geo :5
AP Enviro: 4</p>
<p>ECs: </p>
<p>-Manager of family business - 15hrs/week (2000-2009)
-Varsity Football - 10th & 11th grade
-Varsity Wrestling - 10th Grade - placed 4th @ County
-Future Business Leaders of America - 11th & 12th Grade - Chairman of Cabinet
-Technology Student Association - 10th Grade
-Beta Club - 10th, 11th & 12th Grade
-United Way Youth Council - Chairman / school representative
-Central Piedmont Community College Tutor
-Founder of The Inspiration Initiative (small club not associated w/ school)
-Competitive Gamer - Placed 1st in local tournaments at LAN centers; founded and led many competitive gaming teams - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade
-Worked for Online Q&A service - Summer before 11th grade</p>
<p>Miscellaneous:</p>
<p>-AP Scholar w/ Distinction (after Junior year; prob. will be Nat. Scholar after Senior year)
-Self-studied 3 APs junior year - only student in my school to do so (thanks to CC!)
-Some random school-given awards for highest average in classes and stuff
-P90X Graduate (yes, the workout program haha)
-Avid car tuner - N/A right now w/ basic bolt-ons, maybe F/I in the future
-Contributing member of many online communities (such as the CC forums!)
-Avid computer/iphone/xbox/technology in general hacker/modder.
-Avid web designer and graphic designer (Photoshop & CS4 family)
-Helped in the production/marketing of Direct Hits 2010, will be listed in acknowledgements
-Have worldly experience: traveled to Hong Kong, Australia, Europe (including, but not limited to: Venice, Italy, London, England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Paris, France. (I only listed the big cities I've been to, not the small ones)</p>
<p>No if Wharton says no you’re done. </p>
<p>Lol p90x is insane.</p>
<p>your academics don’t scream “Wharton!” but you sound like an interesting person, so you’ll have a shot depending on how the rest of the app portrays you</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity what car do you drive OP?</p>
<p>Agree with Choklit for the most part.</p>
<p>However, what are your math scores? Do you think you made an 800 – or at least very close to it – on your math II? Do you think you scored an 800 on the SAT I math? Have you received all A’s in your high school math classes? Are you in the most rigorous math classes your school offers?</p>
<p>If the answer to all of those questions errs on the positive side, then I think you have an OK shot. You’ll probably be rejected just because it doesn’t look like you have a passion for business, but if you really focus on that in your application, I think you have a decent shot (i.e., probably deferred but possibly accepted).</p>
<p>brooo, why didn’t you write CEO of pawn shop down as one of your ec’s here?</p>
<p>Business oriented ECs:</p>
<p>Manager of family business (15 hrs/week; 2000-2009)
Future Business Leaders of America - Chairman</p>
<p>How could I convey that I indeed have a passion for business? I’m going to write the Common App short essay on my management position at the business.</p>
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<p>People with top academics get rejected from Wharton(and HYPSM in general) because they don’t seem passionate about anything. Demonstrated passion for business is not necessary, though of course, some sort of interest in business is necessary to be a fit for the program.</p>
<p>Okay, new info here guys!</p>
<p>My dad used to be the Director of Cash Management/Treasurer at a pretty big corp. in NC. He said he could possibly get the former Chairman of the Board/Pres/CEO to write me a letter of recommendation. Also, this guy is a Wharton alumni (both undergrad and MBA) and is very successful. How do you think this will affect my application? </p>
<p>I have two choices: apply ED w/out the rec. OR apply RD w/ (hopefully) the rec.</p>
<p>if it’s a generic recommendation that doesn’t show personal connection (and based on the description, it wouldn’t)</p>
<p>then it does nothing to help</p>
<p>I’ve known the guy since I was a baby (literally). I don’t talk to him regularly, but he’s seen me at various stages in my life. We don’t have a “personal connection” but it’s not like he’s not a complete stranger. Would probably go have lunch with him if he were to do the rec.</p>
<p>well that’s better</p>
<p>but even so, if he hasn’t seen specific examples of things to write about, it may still come off as too general or distant</p>
<p>the only way this would have a significant effect would be if this rec says something that is uniquely positive and not already featured in your application</p>
<p>If the letter will not be completely generic, I’d say RD with the rec.</p>
<p>DEFINITELY rd with rec itll help the business aspect for wharton.</p>