Will I get into Upenn 2012? Please Help!

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<p>By the time I graduate my grades will look like this:</p>

<p>I go to Troy High school in California, CA
I am Asian, born in China, came here for 1st 2nd 3rd grade, went back, and came back for 7th grade and so on. Class of 2012 rising junior.
I started very early on my APs and SATIIs</p>

<p>IB student</p>

<p>Chem Major (pls see EC internships)</p>

<p>ACT with writing : 35 with a 11 on essay
Unweighted GPA: 3.91
weighted GPA: 4.73</p>

<p>15 AP Classes:
Biology 5
Chinese 5
AP European History 5
AP Comp Sci A 5
AP Chem 5
(so far already taken the above I will take the following in my junior and senior years)
AP US History Junior
AP Spanish 4 senior
AP English Comp Junior
AP English Lit Senior
AP Physics B Junior
AP Physics C E Senior
AP Physics C M Senior
AP Calc AB Junior
AP Calc BC Senior
AP Stats Junior</p>

<p>SATIIs:
MathII 800
Chinese 800
Biology M: 780
Chemistry: 800</p>

<p>I will take and get 760+:
US Junior
Comp Junior
Spanish Senior
Physics Junior or Senior</p>

<p>Going for IB diploma</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Internship this summer (2010) AT UPENN in department of Chemistry lab under dept. chair Prof. Gary Molander, same next summer. 300 hours total here at Upenn total for 2 summers (brownie points right? ) I will come back next year (summer 2011 be4 senior year)</p>

<p>Internship during school year with Prof. Anicich at Mihaylo College of Business at Cal State Fullerton 150 hours </p>

<p>200 hours community service at New Hope Teen Counseling as a counselor</p>

<p>Treasurer of Bust a Move club
President of Invisible Children charity club
Future business leaders of America
Red Cross
Chinese Club
Troy top 100 club
Korean Culture Club</p>

<p>Letter of Rec from Calc AP AB teacher (who also teaches AP Stats)</p>

<p>I appreciate it you guys chancing me! Will offer tips if you have questions (like how did i do a lot of AP's and SAT II's )</p>

<p>my email is <a href="mailto:rick10673@gmail.com">rick10673@gmail.com</a></p>

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<p>I am applying for Chemistry.</p>

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<p>may i ask why you want to go to college? serious question, seems that for you any additional education would be redundant…</p>

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<p>Hahaha, I love the post above me…</p>

<p>But really, it looks like you can go anywhere you want. It’s never a sure thing, but your chances are REALLY good. My friend got into UPenn with far less impressive qualifications (though she comes from an area where less APs and such are offered).</p>

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<p>Your credentials make me want to quit life</p>

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<p>Very amusing, collegedude and prepskooldropout…</p>

<p>OP, if you are serious in your original post, then YES, you do seem to have what Penn might be looking for in an applicant. You also need to remember that they seriously look at your interests and goals going forward. Your internships will not hurt for sure.
ps: how did you manage that as a sophomore in high school?</p>

<p>Best wishes to all in your college app process~</p>

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<p>Yeah you’ll make it. no question.</p>

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<p>Troy high?
hey i’m a canadian neighbour, from Windsor, also applying to uPenn
good luck :)</p>

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<p>how did u do AP and IB? IB is a 2 yr programme!! i am a current IB student…oh and i think the ivies are probably gna drool at ur application…</p>

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<p>Great stats, you have a good chance. But once you get through the initial screening (which you will) the essays are far more the important factor. Demonstrate what makes you unique, what you can contribute, and why UPenn will change your life! Good luck!</p>