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GPA 3.3ish? I know --not so great

SAT I – 1330 Math: 710
Verbal: 620

SAT II Writing: 650
Math Level 1C: 680
Math Level 2C: 770

Community Service:
Outside of school: Head Start: Summer 2002
Big Brother/Big Sister: Currently

In School Activities: Nursing Home
Roots and Shoots (environmental)
Math Club
Pen to Paper (Literary magazine)

Sports: Cross Country Running

I also took an economics class at the local community college and received an A-.

I am a double legacy and my uncle wrote me a letter or recommendation but I don't know if that is enough. He is a tenured professor. I think I wrote some pretty good essays. I applied ED and wouldn't mind a few responses to comfort me until December 15th. Thanks

By Crnchycereal (Crnchycereal) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 03:22 pm: Edit

Well, you're pretty weak for Penn both academically and extracurricularly. Nothing really STANDS out in your grades/scores and your ECs seem pretty thing (any awards/positions?). The only way I could see you being admitted would be if your essays and recs are REALLY good. I dunno, it's not looking too good right now...

By Whzup44412 (Whzup44412) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 11:51 pm: Edit

Question: I've just been interested in Penn lately. We have so many students applying ED with legacies. I'm just wondering, supposing an ED legacy candidate with good essay/recs applies. What would their GPA/SAT #'s have to be?

By Virgo007 (Virgo007) on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 04:07 pm: Edit

What about:

GPA 3.78w

SAT I – 1400 (700/700)
SAT II's - To be taken.. i expect to do well

Community Service:
Mad community service at hospitals, house of worship, misc., etc.

In School Activities: orchestra ish, religious club leadership positions, an essay award, etc.

essay- ok essays

I'm applyin RD. what do you think folks?

By Bobby443 (Bobby443) on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 07:01 pm: Edit

are you good at any sports? do you have atleast one varsity letter? (that is an important thing that ppl forget about, but many schools almost require it)