Chance at UPenn, Duke?

randomafk
Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:50:41 +0000

Thanks for the complements and advice,

I want to write about math and science, but I’m also concerned about trying to convey to the colleges that i had matured the summer before junior year, to explain for the obviously low grades my first two years. Or, is this not advisable to put in my college essays?

Another concern I have is that I might not appear very well rounded, with all my focus in only math and science (I was originally planning to take AP gov this year, but the internship prevented my from finishing my college apps over the summer.) I have heard that this might be particularly detrimental for me, since my application reads like a typical asian male, but without the higher test scores and GPA.

I hope you get into Upenn. I can try to chance you back, but I doubt my advice will be very meaningful due to my lack of expertise.