Wharton ED Chance

<p>I applied early to UPenn/Wharton, and I get the decision this Friday. What are my chances of getting accepted, deferred, or rejected? Percentages would be helpful. This is just an attempt to calm my anxiety. </p>

<p>Intended Study: Business & Public Policy (Wharton) w/ Political Science (CAS) </p>

<p>State: IL
Gender: Male
Race/Ethnicity: Black
School: Large, Competitive Public</p>

<p>ACT: 34 </p>

<p>GPA (u): 3.84
GPA (w): 4.50
Class Rank: 8/1,007 (Top 1%)
Recommendations: Really good. One from an English Teacher, the other from a History Teacher (the different styles mesh together well)
Essays: Solid, but not profound</p>

<p>APs: European History - 5, US History - 5, English Language - 5, Spanish Language - 3</p>

<p>Senior Year Semester 1 Couseload:
AP Physics C /A
AP Macroeconomics /A
AP English Literature & Composition /A
AP Calculus BC /B
AP Government /A
Spanish 2251 (Community College Class) /A
Physical Education /A (it's PE) </p>

<p>ECs:
Youth & Government (10-12)
Illinois Youth Secretary of State, Candidate for Governor, School Chapter President, Voted Most Effective Lobbyist Sophomore Year</p>

<p>Business Professionals of America (10-12)
4th in State in Advanced Accounting (qualified for nationals), 1st in Regionals in Financial Analyst Team, Fundamental Accounting, Word Processing (qualified for state every year)</p>

<p>Face-to-Face (11-12)
I am a Senior mentor and tutor for the program. The program is dedicated to closing the achievement gap between black and hispanic students and other racial groups. Program started my Junior year.</p>

<p>Student Council (9-12)
Elected Class Representative every year; awards for leadership & dedication</p>

<p>Spanish Honors Society (11-12)
Inducted last year; tutor; Publicity Committee Co-chair</p>

<p>Junior Statesman of America Summer School - Georgetown 2006
(also trying to start a chapter with other students at my school)</p>

<p>Volunteering: Tutor, Hessed House for transitional families, Adopt-A-Family Christmas Fund (total accumulation of 200 hours).</p>

<p>Awards: National Merit Commended, National Achievement Semi-Finalist, High Honor Roll every semester, Illinois State Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, Indian Prairie Scholar</p>

<p>In. (I would say that you had good chances if you were white, but black = in IMO with those stats)</p>

<p>Forgot to ask. Does it affect my chances if I applied for Financial Aid?</p>

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