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Old 06-21-2012, 04:30 AM   #1
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Chance me ED Class of 2017!

Hi everyone,
I'm an International Applicant and I'm confused over how much of a chance I have of getting in to Upenn. I'm applying for the Huntsman Program in the coming admission cycle.
Here are my stats:-
Home Schooled

Followed the American Curriculum with my private tutors.High School Diploma GPA: 4.0/4.0

Gave the O and A'Level Examinations for British Universities as well :P

O'Levels:11A*s

1. Additional Mathematics: A*
2.Business Studies: A*
3.Commerce: A*
4. Economics: A*
5.English Language: A*
6.French: A*
7.History: A*
8.Maths: A*
9. Accounting: A*
10. Sociology: A*
11. Statistics: A*

A'Levels:5A*

1.Economics:A*
2.World History:A*
3.Mathematics:A*
4.Government and Politics: A*
5.Sociology: A*

Sat I:-(in one sitting)
Mathematics:800
Critical Reading:740
Writing:780
Cumulative SAT I Score:2320

SAT II:-(in one sitting)
1.Maths IIC:800
2.World History:780
3.Literature: 750
4.U.S History: 750
5. French: 720

Letter of Recommendation:3;2 of them were very amazing.Didn't get the chance to read the last one.
Counselor Report:Amazing.

TOEFL:110(IBT)

College App Essay:Still have to write it but hopefully i'll pull it off

Extra Curriculars:-
Participation in International and National English Debating Conferences:-
•Attended World MUN Singapore 2011.
•Received Outstanding Diplomacy Award in DISEC at LGSMUN2011.
•Received Outstanding Diplomacy Award in IAEA at LUMUN 2010.
•Received Outstanding Diplomacy Award in IAEA at ACMUN 2010.
•Outstanding Diplomacy Award at Intra-LSE MUN 2010.
•Participated in LUMUN 2009.
•Participated in LUMUN 2009.
Many others but I love model UN.


Sports:-

U-19 for my national team soccer.

Community Service:-
Tons of them! too many to list down.

Contribution to the comprehiensive college cost:$20000

If you need any extra info to help me,please don't hesitate to ask

and oh yeah giving the following Advanced Placement courses:-

Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
English Language
English Literature
European History
French Language and Culture
Comp Government & Politics
U.S. Government & Politics
Psychology
Statistics
U.S. History
World History


Please help out and tell me how much of a shot i have in getting in.
Reply back asap people.thanks for the help in advance.
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Old 06-21-2012, 09:45 AM   #2
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I don't want to say certain but it seems like you'd have a fantastic chance.
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Old 06-21-2012, 12:34 PM   #3
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Thanks for that turtle man.

Any specific advice?
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Old 06-26-2012, 10:47 AM   #4
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Haha wow it seems like you are in good standing. Great GPA, SAT Score, and Awards. I think you have a great chance! You got any hooks? I'm guessing you're from Singapore?
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Old 06-26-2012, 03:09 PM   #5
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Take the French with Listening in November (that's when they are offered). Try and get that up closer to 750. Reach out to Inge - make her want you!
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Old 06-26-2012, 05:00 PM   #6
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Wow. We have the exact same SAT I score, and the same breakdown as well o___o Except I'm not international haha.

Hopefully we'll both get in ED!
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Old 06-26-2012, 07:02 PM   #7
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his SAT is 2300+, no reason to take it again
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Old 06-26-2012, 07:46 PM   #8
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zyzzbible is obviously troll
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Old 06-28-2012, 09:17 PM   #9
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at @ichewwaffles, new to college confedential so NO idea what do you mean by hooks :P and na man I am from Pakistan.
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Old 06-28-2012, 09:18 PM   #10
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Also, Inge is supposed to be... some college admissions woman? :P
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Old 06-29-2012, 05:32 AM   #11
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Inge is college admission ????? So how can I contact her ? Btw, I'm an international student applying to Penn in term of Fall 2013. Nice to meet you
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Old 08-05-2012, 02:51 AM   #12
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@ shani2417 Yo man... I have been scouring these pages since the beginning of time. I never really cared to make an account until now. So no..I'm not new in any respect. That was coming sincerely.
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