I’m currently a senior at a rigorous private school that’s top 20 in the nation. I know that i’ve posted a chance thread before, but I really wanted feedback from matriculated/prospective Penn students.
Actually, I am planning on applying to the LSM program early decision, with a dropdown to Wharton (which is also binding/early decision). I am not expecting to get into LSM, so if you could focus on my chances for Wharton specifically that would be awesome!
Objective:
UW GPA: 4.0
Weighted GPA: 4.33
Class Rank: N/A (School does not rank)
SAT: 2400: 800 Math, 800 Writing, 800 CR
SAT II: Math II (800), Chem (790), US History (770)
PSAT: 235
ACT: N/A
AP Scores: APUSH (5), Stat (5) , English (5), [junior year] ; Calc BC, Lit, Econ, Biology [senior year classes]
As far as class rigor, I have taken the most difficult course load possible given when I started attending the school.
Subjective:
Leadership Positions
Varsity Tennis Captain 11, 12
Mock Trial President 11, 12
FBLA Founder and President 12
Class Vice President 12
Leadership and Ethics Committee Chair 12
ReMarker (Student Newspaper) Life Editor 12
Green Club President 11, 12
Scientific Marksman (School’s Science Journal) Biology Editor 12
Caduceus Medical Club Vice President 12
Extracurriculars:
Varsity Tennis (9, 10, 11, 12)
Mock Trial (10,11, 12)
FBLA (12)
Student Government (11,12)
Caduceus Medical Club (9, 10, 11, 12)
School Newspaper (9, 10, 11, 12)
School Science Journal (9, 10,11, 12)
Leadership and Ethics Club (9, 10, 11, 12)
Student Alumni Association (10, 11, 12)
Lion and Sword Society (11, 12) private school equivalent of NHS
Investment Club (10, 11, 12)
Community Service:
350+ Hours
Community Service Board (12)
Green Club (9, 10, 11, 12)
Environmental Sustainability Committee (9, 10, 11, 12)
Mentor/Tutor at Genesis Women’s Shelter (9, 10, 11, 12)
Hospital Volunteer at Baylor McKinney (10, 11, 12)
Hospital Volunteer at Baylor Plano (10, 11, 12)
McDonald’s Week (Junior Class fundraiser) Lower School Committee Head (11)
Akshaya Patra (Global Charity) Youth Ambassador (11, 12)
Awards:
Hendrix College Book Award: 11
• Presented to an outstanding junior who is honored for his distinguished scholarship and engaged learning experiences as a member of his school and community.
Excellence in History Award: 10
Tennis Team MVP Award: 11
All-Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) Outstanding Tennis Award: 11
All-North Zone Outstanding Tennis Award: 10
National Spanish Exam Gold Medal: 9, 10, 11
Dallas Morning News Journalism Competition Sports Feature Finalist: 10
Dallas Morning News Journalism Competition Headline Portfolio Winner: 11
Interscholastic League Press Conference News Page Design Winner: 11
Gold Presidential Community Service Award for 250+ Hours: 11
Bronze Presidential Community Service Award for 100+ Hours: 10
College Board AP Scholar: 12
National Merit Semifinalist: 12
High Honor Roll: 9, 10, 11
Summer/Work Experience:
Hospital volunteering (10, 11, 12)
Paid internship as business/financial analyst for Law firm
Paid laboratory internship at UT Southwestern
Essays: Pretty solid (8/10) english teacher and counselors loved the common app essay and the penn supplement
Rec Letters (good estimates): Great letters from history teacher (8/10) and Precalc teacher (8/10). Killer rec from tennis coach (9.5/10) and advisor (9.5/10).
College Counselor Rec: With only 90 kids per grade, our college counselors get to know us pretty well, so this letter should be solid too (8.5/10)
Applying for financial aid
Intended Major: Economics/Business
State of Residence: TX
Income Bracket: 200,000
Ethnicity: Asian (Indian to be exact)
Hooks: none
if all wharton students are like you then there’s no chance for me to get in,