What chance do I have at UPenn Engg

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I am an Intl student from India. I also need finaid. My stats are as follows:</p>

<p>GPA - 3.9/4 (school does not weight as every student takes the same difficulty)
SAT I - 2320
maths-800
verbal-750
writing-770
SAT II
Math II -800
Physics -800
Chemistry -780</p>

<p>school does not rank but top 2% (as told by counsellor)
Will get good recco’s as I have good relationship with my teachers.</p>

<p>Awards
1st National Cyber Olympiad (state level)
8th i.e. silver merit National Cyber Olympiad (National level)</p>

<p>Participated in a National Computer Olympiad COFAS (70+teams) all four years of high school. (Have won programming in C++,a jingle competition and a Software competition here)</p>

<p>Participated in a National Computer Olympiad sponsored by microsoft in Delhi called MODEM.This too all four years of high school (won programming,Digital video editing and group discussion)</p>

<p>Techno computer whiz Kid 2002- till date (for four consecutive years winner of this award which checks knowledge related to computers)
Here,in my grade 9 I defeated all the students in high school (i.e. 10,11,12 graders)</p>

<p>Activities
Co-Founder (2002) and current president of the computer club of my school
Student Council: School captain (just 1 out of only 16 in whole high school of about 2500)
Debating Society: Panel Member
School Magazine Editorial Board
School Choir-Lead Singer (for 10 yrs,lead for 5yrs)
Participated in a grand musical Peter Pan in grade 11</p>

<p>Research projects
Devised a programme for graphing an exact speed of a moving motor on a computer screen using C++.</p>

<p>work experience
Store Technician at reliance web world (since Dec 2004)abt 6hrs a week.
Pro gamer and have started own league for training pro gamers while charging little fee from them.</p>

<p>Community Service
Tuitions for underpriviliged children during school holidays
In the summer did my school SUPW with mentally underpriviliged children.
Teach general usage of computers to underpriviliged children.</p>

<p>So can anyone tell me what would be my chances if I were to apply RD. I would really appreciate it.</p>

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<p>great chance ED. RD, again, Penn will view you just as another student applying to all 8 ives, and testing his/her luck with each one. what school is your top choice?</p>

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<p>if u r serious about Penn, you sure will make it!</p>

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<p>Yeah I would definitely show Penn passion so you aren't thought of as some kid testing out the Ivy admission systems.</p>

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<p>75% chance ed. 60% chance rd. only really boring essays will keep you out.</p>

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<p>Does Penn give financial aid for int'l? Something to make sure on. I don't know for sure.</p>

<p>But you have a very solid chance ED & RD. You have to make sure Penn knows that you are actually interested in them personally. I think this is the #1 reason top applicants are rejected.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot for your replies everyone.
Sorry Penn is though not my first choice it lies (5th or 6th). I will put in a lot of time with the apps though.
And guys I need finaid too so will I still have that great chance at RD.</p>