Where should I apply?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I want to apply to Penn but idk if my credentials are good enough, so I might not want to waste my time. What are some good schools in my range level. If possible, please create a list with reach, normal, and safties....</p>

<p>Brag Sheet
Asian American
South Jersey
Public School of approx. 2000 kids among 4 grades
School sends some grads to top schools (last year we had two Cornells and three UPenns, other than that, nil)
Class rank: top 5%, either #10, 11, or 12 in a class of about 480
GPA: unweighted (3.9) weighted out of 6 (5.6)</p>

<p>--Projected Senior Classes--
AP Physics B
AP Statistics
AP Modern Euro
AP Eng IV
AP Calc
Communications Technology (elective)
gym/health
Honors Spanish 4</p>

<p>--Standardized Tests--
SAT: 800M 660CR 780W
SAT II: 790 Math II, 660 Bio M, 740 Chem (perhaps taking Bio E and/or US History in Oct. Estimated score is >750)
ACT: Taking in Sept</p>

<p>-AP-
Bio: 5
US Histroy: 4
Eng. Lang. & Comp: 4
Chem: 4</p>

<p>--EC's--</p>

<p>-School-
Varsity Tennis: 3 years
*South Jersey State Champions
*All south jersey doubles team
*State Finalists
*Olympic Conference Champions
Varsity Math Team: 2 years, captain 1 year
JV Math Tea: 3 years
Science League: 3 years
ChemClub: 2 years
Asian Club: 3 years (President: 2 years, Treasurer: 3 yrs)
FBLA: 2 years
Renaissance: 2 years
Spanish Honor Society: 2 years (hopefully president for 1)
Student Council Officer: Sophomore year</p>

<p>-Not School-
alot of Volunteering at a tennis club teaching children for 4 years
Volunteering at School Events
Worked a summer for friend's parents company doing various tasks such as computer work, filing, cashier, etc.
Played piano for 4 yrs</p>

<p>-Summer Enrichment-
I got a Job and worked all summer during junior to senior summer</p>

<p>--Achievements, Honors, Awards--
Tennis awards
Math Team 2nd place </p>

<p>--Leadership Roles--
Varsity Tennis team Capitan
Math Team Captain
Asian Club President
Student Council Officer</p>

<p>I went to a private school my freshman year and transferred into a public school sophomore year. Idk if that affects anything..</p>

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<p>Penn’s probably a high reach, perhaps out of reach. Since you are an Asian American, you probably need to get your SAT cr, bio, and chem substantially higher to have a decent shot.</p>

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<p>I would still ED to Penn if that’s where you want to go. They have a good number for ED acceptance. Look into schools like Rice and Northwestern.</p>

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<p>like in the news ranking, around what rank [ex) rank 10-25] schools are good for me?</p>

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<p>Your SAT CR score is low for Penn. So is Bio SAT II</p>

<p>What is your likely major and career?</p>

<p>It’s hard to suggest match and safeties without knowing your major.</p>

<p>What else do you want in a school?</p>

<p>Is money an issue or will your parents pay for wherever you go?</p>

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<p>If you like Penn (urban environment and size), I would also recommend Georgetown, Hopkins, Brown, Columbia, U. Chicago, Wash U., Northwestern, Rice as reaches;
NYU, Carnegie Mellon, George Washington, USC, Tufts, BC as matches, and BU, Northeastern, Rutgers, Villanova, and Case Western as safeties.</p>

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<p>Tufts and Holy Cross are strong schools. Both have great science programs.</p>

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<p>You look like you’re really good at tennis. Have you talked to any coaches/the Penn tennis coach?</p>

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<p>why are you asking random strangers on the internet who do not know you to choose where you will be happy for the next four years of your life???</p>

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<p>You certainly have a shot at Penn. To say it’s out of reach is absurd–you are in the top 5% of your class. Apply, apply, apply ED! You don’t need three SATII scores–only two–so retake Bio etc in Sept or Oct and if it doesn’t work out, you still have a solid 790 and 740. Then, in November, retake the SATI to majorly boost your CR score (important)…that way, if you get deferred by Penn (which, unless you’re a complete bore, is the worst that can happen)…you’ll have new & improved scores to show them when you apply in the spring.</p>

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<p>Regarding testing, if I’m reading correctly you already have a 780 and a 740 on SATIIs. That’s good enough. Only the schools that require 3 will look at more. </p>

<p>If you want to devote some time to testing, the single best thing you could do IMHO is retake the SAT and aim at pulling your CR score above 700. I see anything else as pretty much a waste of time, and possibly even a negative as it increases the possibility that you will look like the stereotypical test-obsessed Asian student. That is not a plus for Ivies and other top schools.</p>

<p>I think you definitely have a shot at Penn. You also should consider Cornell, Hopkins, Rice, Tufts, University of Rochester as a safety, maybe Pitt honors as another safety. There are many good suggestions above. I don’t see the U of C as a particular fit. I agree that if Penn is our #1 and you can swing the finances you should apply ED.</p>

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<p>“Georgetown, Hopkins, Brown, Columbia, U. Chicago, Wash U., Northwestern, Rice as reaches; NYU, Carnegie Mellon, George Washington, USC, Tufts, BC as matches, and BU, Northeastern, Rutgers, Villanova, and Case Western as safeties.”</p>

<p>This is a pretty good list. I might take out GW, BU and Case Western though.</p>

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<p>I think given the uber competitive pool of applicants from S NJ, Penn will be very tough with the current CR score. The focus should be on pulling that up substantially.</p>

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<p>I am looking for a 7 yr dental program</p>

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<p>Now you tell us! That probably invalidates everyone’s advice. It is not uncommon for such programs to have very specific SATII requirements, for example.</p>

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<p>^^^ Sorry, Well does anyone know any good 7 yr programs?</p>

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<p>Pittsburgh would be a safety for you, and you meet the requirements for the automatic acceptance into dental school. I still believe it’s 8 years though.</p>