Wharton ED-Worth it?

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<p>Well, after lurking on this site for months, I've finally decided to sign up. Wharton is my top choice, but I'm almost certain that it's a very very high reach for me. But, since I don't have any other school that I want to go to, I thought I might as well do ED, but I wonder if it really is worth the money and time to apply with my resume. So, I would greatly appreciate it if someone could chance me. Thanks very much in advance!</p>

<p>Gender: M
Race: Japanese
Nationality: Japanese citizen, US permanent resident
Location: Minnesota, US
High School: Public
Class rank: 5% of 450 students
GPA: 4.0 unweighted, 5.01 weighted
Financial Aid: No</p>

<p>Academics:
AP Classes taken: Calc AB, Stats, European History, American History, Psychology, Macroeconomics, Human Geography
Current AP Classes: Chemistry, Biology, Calc BC, Lit, US Govt, Physics
Current non Ap Classes: Concert Band Honors, Latin IV Honors</p>

<p>Test Scores:
ACT: 34 (33 on English, 34 on Math, 34 on Reading, 34 on Science, 8 on Essay :( )
SAT: N/A
SAT Math Level II: 800
SAT World History: 800
Will take SAT Biology/Ecology on October, probably high 700s</p>

<p>AP Calc AB: 5
AP European History: 5
AP Psychology: 4
AP Macroeconomics: 5
AP Human Geography: 5</p>

<p>ECs:
Debate Club (2 years)
Knowledge Bowl (1 year)
Model UN (3 years, will also do this year as well)
Marching Band/Concert Band (4 years)- I'm a squad leader in marching
Jazz Band (1 year)-currently in
NHS (1 year)-currently in
Varsity Tennis (3 years, will also do this year)-3 year Letter, took 2nd place Section Playoffs (lost 3-4, other team got 2nd in state)
Taking private lessons in Piano (since age 6) and tennis (since age 7)</p>

<p>Volunteering:
Piano Accompanist at Japanese Fellowship Church (since 8th grade)
Mayo Clinic Young Volunteers (Since 11th grade)
Misc. one time events</p>

<p>Awards:
MMTA State Finalist
MMTA Honors Concert Participant
AP Scholar with Distinction</p>

<p>Essays and Recs: I guess they're good.</p>

<p>Other:
Currently in a mentorship at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester in a Cancer Research Lab--Originally applied for a Business one, but there were no openings</p>

<p>I guess I have overall good academics, but below average ECs. Thanks in advance, btw</p>

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<p>OK ■■■■■, you had your fun. Now walk on home.</p>

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<p>The op is not a ■■■■■… your acadmics is on par with other Wharton applicants but like you said there’s nothing in your ecs that makes you stand out. But you never know so if Wharton really is your first choice then apply!</p>

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<p>Yeah I would apply ED given you don’t have the most spectacular ECs. Good academics though</p>

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<p>Dont apply ED, wharton’s website specifically states that they are looking for leaders, you have very little leadership though.</p>

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<p>for an asian male without citizenship, it’s a pretty high reach.</p>

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<p>with some spectacular essays, you can be in. Wharton is a reach for everyone so you’re right where you want to be.</p>

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<p>no, not really</p>

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<p>What does citizenship have to do with this? He is a permanent resident.</p>

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<p>It’s because you don’t have that much leadership that you should apply early…to improve your chances. If you don’t apply ED, I highly doubt you can get in</p>

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<p>Unless the OP can snag a couple of leadership positions between now and Jan 1. Armed with some concrete leadership experience, the OP will be a much more attractive candidate. I suggest waiting until RD.</p>

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<p>Thank you to everyone who replied! It really helps to get opinions on my resume.</p>

<p>@IRJunkie: What kind of Leadership experience would you say would help? It’s not as if I can become team captain or get elected to student council in a matter of a few months. However, I am founding a economics team in the school for a certain competition. Would that count?</p>

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<p>^^^it sure would!!!</p>

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<p>No that wouldnt help because they will assume that you started the economics team just for your resume, and it won’t bode well for you.</p>