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Hey guys, I know you are sick of these, but what do you think are my chances of getting into UPenn? Give it to me straight!
Stats:
Sats:1360 (730 verbal, 630 math)
GPA:4.21
6 APs: Euro Hist, Amer Hist, Poly/sci, Physics,2 English (5's in history, 4 in phys, 4s in English)
ECs:Varsity Basketball (3 years) Varsity track (one year) Drama (3 years, Dance Captain) newspaper (3 years) National Honor Society (3 years)Band (4 years, including Vice Presidency of it my junior year, President my Senior)
Vice President of Student Council

Thanks alot guys

By Crnchycereal (Crnchycereal) on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:20 pm: Edit

Your SAT and GPA (I'm assuming weighted) will certainly hurt you for Penn. Nice AP scores, though. Your ECs are good, but nothing spectacular. You'll probably end up being another lottery ticket, but again, the scores/grades hurt. Have you taken SAT II's yet? Does your school rank?

By Aerobrolli (Aerobrolli) on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:23 pm: Edit

No, haven't taken sat IIs. No our school doesn't rank. Really? no chance?

By Macadamiamin (Macadamiamin) on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:25 pm: Edit

not "no chance". I think the cereal guy was implying that you're perhaps a match, maybe reach.

By Crnchycereal (Crnchycereal) on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:25 pm: Edit

I didn't say you didn't have a chance. I just said your chances are average and your profile can be improved. You still have some time to distinguish yourself, and you'd better start preparing for the SAT II's (June, perhaps?). The fact that your school doesn't rank does hurt you, but will probably be overlooked if your school is well-known/competitive.

By Aerobrolli (Aerobrolli) on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:29 pm: Edit

I'll definately be taking the Physics SAT II in May as well

By Aerobrolli (Aerobrolli) on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:30 pm: Edit

but no, my school is well known, a college prep school

By Deeny1414 (Deeny1414) on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:47 pm: Edit

What's wrong with his gpa? At my school, anything above 4.0 is considered spectacular. Do you know what percent you are in your class because that would be a better indicator. Also, my friend got in ED to UPenn w/ a 1360 I believe, so I think you definitely have a shot. Good luck!

By Bern700 (Bern700) on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 11:21 pm: Edit

Your stats look good...I got into Wharton this year with "similar" stats. They are under my profile...make your essays stand out (REALLY EMPHASIZE how much you want to go to Penn - the Penn adcom came to my school and told us that is a HUGE factor in their eyes). Also get good teacher recs and you should be set. Good luck!

By Aerobrolli (Aerobrolli) on Friday, March 05, 2004 - 04:28 pm: Edit

Thanks alot, I'll do that. I'm hopin they'll look at my varsity basketball, and such, but the gpa was what i was worried about. Its been my dream to get into Upenn, so if you're tellin me theres a shot, im set

By Aerobrolli (Aerobrolli) on Friday, March 05, 2004 - 04:29 pm: Edit

My rank? It's a highly, highly academic school, so more then like i'm only in the top 25%, though it is a small school. Basically its a heavy emphasis on academics, so you couldnt get in in the first place if you didn't have a 3.5 gpa, so im hopin thatll help a little.

By Aerobrolli (Aerobrolli) on Friday, March 05, 2004 - 04:33 pm: Edit

hey just wanted to add one more thing...I've worked as a lifegard since freshmen year, anyone think that would help?

By Ariesathena (Ariesathena) on Friday, March 05, 2004 - 05:04 pm: Edit

Everything helps - while they won't be amazed by a lifeguard, it is something else to add to your application. It shows responsibility, maturity, and what you did with some of your time.

By Qwert271 (Qwert271) on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 06:28 pm: Edit

What's your gpa out of?

By Astrickl1984 (Astrickl1984) on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 11:03 pm: Edit

My sister got into UPenn with a 3.67/4 GPA, 1250 SAT and she was recruited for Diving (along with lots of APs and extras). Just thought I would let you know... It's sounds like you'll be ok as long as your GPA isn't out of 12 or something.