Chance me please for UPENN early decision

Colleges & Universities University of Pennsylvania
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<p>My dream is Huntsman or SEAS Economics Major</p>

<p>GPA: 3.16 i know i am a hopeful person (strong upward trend: 2.5, 2.6, 4.0)
SAT: 2200+
SAT II: 750 USH, 750 MATH IIC, 780 SPANISH READING
AP: 4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, 5 US HISTORY, 5 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMP
school lets ppl take APs starting Jr year only</p>

<p>Senior Courseload: AP Calc, AP Lit, AP Psych, AP Spanish Lang, Journalism, Civics Econ, C-High, College Chem (make up for my bad grade)
Ethnicity: Asian</p>

<p>(I know my GPA is low I was going through depression fresh and soph year my brother passed away and I only got over it my jr year)</p>

<p>E.Cs:</p>

<p>Four Year E.C.s</p>

<p>-MUN (director of conference, started mun programs abroad in rural and urban areas in Asia, have tons awards from UCLA, UCBerk)
-Classical Singing Im in advanced level and have been singing since I was five
-Spanish Club (co-founder, Co-president, Club Representative)
-Youth Coordinator and Program Manager at Religious thing (like church but not christian)</p>

<p>Other E.C.s</p>

<p>-Blind School Internship in Asia (taught English and recorded higher education textbooks for 3 weeks)
-Hospital Internship (worked in ER, MedSurge, and Rehab I did this to get over my fears of hospitals my brother was sick thats why)
-Chapman University High School Experimental Economics Workshop made about 200$
-Business and Product Design Consultant at my uncle’s company (Im not telling them its my uncles)
-Work at Starbucks
-Paid Tutor
-Founder of SETA (like peta but students)
-Young Legislators (work for Congressman tony mendoza)</p>

<p>Academic Award: Achievement in U.S. History MUN (ranked 1st in class) lol lib arts is my thing</p>

<p>Hooks?
My story and upward trend
My dad was admitted for doctorate but didnt go because he couldnt afford to pay and other shiz, i dont think itll help but its good knowing they accepted someone from my family
I write good essays
Im getting teacher recs from One teacher who loves me and other who saw me when i didnt try and tried so he can write about the contrast</p>

<p>Please give me advice as well this is one of my REACH REACH REACH schools dont worry but I just hope the admissions people will understand that I have changed and developed as a person</p>

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<p>Helloooooo</p>

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<p>You have very good chances :)</p>

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<p>Wow really?! Thanks!</p>

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<p>Although you think you’re lower grades are disadvantaging you, they are actually helping you!
It shows that you aren’t the perfect student but you put out the effort to change. Admissions committees are much more impressed when they see a student who had a rough start and end strong!
Your ECs are fantastic and are well rounded… You also show commitment and passion.
If I were you, I would talk about how the death of your brother has shaped your dreams and aspirations and how you fought to come out of your depression. College admissions officers HATE essays about purely depression because they feel it is negative to the campus, but if you can explain that your “sadness” stemmed from the death of your brother I think it will be looked at in a different light.
Whatever your essay is, EXPLAIN your grades in a creative way so that admissions officers see that you are a strong willed and intellectual student who will be a great addition to campus.</p>

<p>**note: did you get a 2200 on the SAT or do you have yet to take it? If possible, (and I know this is EXTREMELY HARD) , try to get at least a 2200. A high SAT score “validates” your low grades making it seem like your grades are not the best reflection of your abilities.
Your 4.0 in junior year will help you too.
GOOD LUCK! And ask me any questions.
I will be applying to UPenn reg. decision</p>

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<p>Yeah I did I just don’t know exact #s off the top of my head. Thanks so much for your help and good luck with your application :3 hopefully well see each other at Penn!</p>

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<p>With your SAT scores plus junior grades and the reaason for your frosh & soph grades I think you stand a VERY good chance. I hope it works out for you - sounds like you deserve it!</p>

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<p>Thank you! :)</p>

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<p>Argh bump!! :3</p>

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<p>Bump again!</p>

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<p>Same as jayzers94. I would just recommend that in your essay don’t make the admissions officers feel depressed or pity you! Show how you have improved; gotten strnger, have better values how you have certain aspirations. I am very sorry for your loss while I have not lost a close sibling I have lost my Grandmother and Aunt to a slow painful death through cancer( i know you didn’t say how he died) however I do know that losing a sibling is a lot harder than even losing a parent sometimes. Hope all your dreams come true! Have hope; you ca do it! :~)</p>

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<p>Bump bump bumpity bump bump</p>

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<p>Bumppppppppp</p>

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<p>Be sure to mention your situation for the first two years. It should get some sympathy points and make up in part for your grades. Otherwise, a very good looking resume, more than making up for the GPA. Also, does your school weigh GPA?</p>

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<p>My weighted is 3.6 ish </p>

<p>Thanks for your feedback!</p>

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<p>Bump bumpity bumpy bump</p>

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<p>Bump bump bumpbump</p>

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<p>I think you got this in the bag. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks!! :)</p>

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<p>looks good!</p>