What Are My Chances? Arts and Sciences

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Bangladeshi Male
4.0
2370 (800CR, 800M, 770W)
800 Chem
790 Bio
1st of about 500 (the school doesnt rank us; a local newspaper does, based on our GPA and SAT M/CR scores)
230 PSAT</p>

<p>Sophomore:
AP Chem (5)
AP Euro (5)</p>

<p>Junior:
AP Stats (5)
AP Bio (5)
AP Calc BC (5)
AP Lang (5)
Physics
Weight Training</p>

<p>Senior:
AP Calc BC
(AP Psych) either this or Genetics and Medical Technology)
AP Physics
AP Lit
AP Gov</p>

<p>EC:</p>

<p>Medical research at a local university
Job shadow a pediatric neurologist for several hours per week</p>

<p>Founding Officer of Math Club (VP in gr. 11, Current President)
Varsity A Quiz Bowl (Historian in 11th grade) (Our team came in 3rd at States)
French Club (Publicist for 2 years)
National Honor Society
Very Likely President of Science Olympiad, Senior Year</p>

<p>+300 Volunteer Hours (Local Hospital, Red Cross, Paralyzed Veterans, Salvation Army, will do 100 more next year)
Member of City Youth Council (We do things like set up movie marathons to discourage drug use)
Member of Local Youth Health Committee (We once set up a health fair for local mobile home kids)</p>

<p>Awards:
National Semifinalist
USA Biology Olympiad Semifinalist
Chemistry Olympiad Participant
Local Youth Assistance Award (2 years in a row, signed by congress members)
Local Optimist Club Awar/Scholarship ($500)</p>

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<p>did you publish your research?</p>

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<p>I don't know what an optimist club is, but I like the sound of it ;)</p>

<p>Apply ED just to be safe</p>

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<p>To PK: No, and I dont think I will get to. I will try my best, however.</p>

<p>haha great. an opportunity to bump</p>

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<p>You have an excellent chance at Penn CAS. Excellent scores, solid EC's - go for it!</p>

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<p>thanks. bump?</p>

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<p>no chance in hell, no offense</p>

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<p>aw man. that sucks.</p>

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<p>lawl @ neobez</p>

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<p>Your application is picture perfect...I'm jealous. Props on your accomplishments! I'd say in at UPenn ED, not sure bout RD. From what I've seen though, high SATs are not as important to them as your GPA and ECs, so you really have to stress your passion for science/math/volunteering in your app/essay. Just try not to seem like the 'typical Asian kid' (something I can relate to!) and you should be fine. Good luck!</p>

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<p>chanceme:</p>

<p>Neobez was kidding, I think; if he wasn't kidding, he's wrong. Either way, you look like a solid applicant and you shouldn't worry.</p>

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<p>haha yes i got that, don't worry.</p>

<p>but serious replies are always welcome</p>

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<p>ah, ok. I guess sarcasm doesn't come through in text. :p</p>

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<p>haha yeah. anyways thanks for the bump</p>

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<p>I wouldn't do ED unless you are really really sure that Penn is what you want above all other schools. With your scores you have fairly good chances at HYPMS (collectively you're very likely to get into at lease one of them if not more), so why "settle" for Penn unless it is really and truly your top pick.</p>

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<p>Percy Skivins, it sounds like you think UPenn is not a very good school.</p>

<p>Anyway, you look good on paper. Now, make sure your essays are good.</p>

<p>And, here's one thing I don't underswt</p>

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<p>Percy Skivins, it sounds like you think UPenn is not a very good school.</p>

<p>Anyway, you look good on paper. Now, make sure your essays are good.</p>

<p>And, here's one thing I don't understand: what countries does Asian include? Someone said that Bengali in another thread is a URM. Is it only for orientals?</p>

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<p>If Penn is your top choice, do ED. You cannot get rejected with that resume. RD - chances drop a bit.</p>

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<p>haha i definately wouldn't be "settling" for Penn. Penn's definately one of my top choices!</p>

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<p>Please - only do ED to your absolutely TOP choice school. If Penn is your top choices, do it.</p>