Will my legacy ties pull me through ED?

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<p>SAT 2100 (740, 640, 720) superscored from two test dates
SAT Subj 740 (engl), 700 (latin), 620 (math I)
GPA 3.6 weighted, mostly B+
Rank 25/155 (top 16%)
Multiple legacy ties (2 gens, parents currently employed, other relatives grads/employees) - not huge donors but consistently donate in 1,000s
Applying ED CAS
ECs student government and music
From philly area HS that sends 10+ to ivys annually
Excellent refs and essays
5 total APs by graduation (2 tests so far 3 & 4)</p>

<p>applying ED</p>

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<p>Um, which school? I don’t think you mentioned … unless CAS is a school?</p>

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<p>You can try, but you probably won’t get in.</p>

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<p>Well, Penn loves ED, and you are pretty deeply rooted in the school. I’d say it’s a 50/50.</p>

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<p>I would say it is a toss up, but Legacy + ED is a really good combination. I would also say 50/50.</p>

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<p>Probably not. Penn is loyal to legacies ED if they have minimal stats (top 10%, 700 minimum CR and math). The exception would be if one of your parents is a key employee (top prof or powerful admin).</p>

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<p>^^and even then, I personally know TONS of top kids who did not get in ED with legacy…with top 5% and 1500 M/V for most…</p>

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<p>i wouldn’t say its a long shot because i have seen kids from my school (regular public) get into cornell ED as a legacy with HORRIBLE (for cornell’s standards) stats… i mean like top 40% class rank and 1050 SAT scores… so i would not lose hope and just apply anyways… who knows what will happen</p>

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<p>The fact that you’re from the Philly area (along with your legacy status) may just pull yourself through. Do well on your essays and get yourself scheduled for an on-campus interview (even if you’re bad at interviews, you’ve got to risk it all).</p>

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<p>University of Pennsylvania CAS</p>

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<p>Quite honestly, you’re a lackluster student. Even with your alumni / employee ties, I’d expect a ED deferral at best.</p>

<p>I thought the exact same thing applying to Brown ED with double legacy. I was deferred then rejected RD… I had similar SATs and was in top 7% or so.</p>

<p>*Ivies have long been accused of giving heavy preference to legacies in terms of admissions. They’re trying to change this.</p>

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<p>There’s probably some truth in that, but from what I’ve heard Penn could very well be the most legacy-heavy school in the nation.</p>

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<p>I don’t think you’ll get in either. Is Penn really the right school for you? There might be an upside to you going it would be a good idea to go some place else.</p>

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<p>Well, if I do get in, I get free tuition due to the parental employment. I don’t think I’m a shoo-in, but don’t I have somewhat of a good chance?</p>

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<p>To hmom5, my ties are from nursing school, the hospital, and a long-term but low level professor. So no “top prof or powerful admin.”</p>

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<p>bump bump bump bump</p>

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<p>SAT 2150 (740, 690, 720) superscored from three test dates</p>

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<p>great test scores and if your parents give thousands then i dont see any problem with you getting in, your grades arent perfect but if you write god essays then you should be in</p>

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<p>Honestly, I was just reading an article about how Penn has turned away a lot of legacies with 2200+ and 3.8+… I think you should definitely look at safeties. Also, look at your school’s stats: they send 10+ to Ivies and you’re not even in the top 20. I’m really not trying to be harsh I just think you should look into one of the other really amazing schools you could get into.</p>

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