Chance me!

Colleges & Universities University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Hi. I’m an international student. Can you please chance me?
SAT-2200+ expected(November test)</p>

<p>ACADEMICS
Rank: 2/330</p>

<p>CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Standard 9

  1. Lead role in school play
  2. Bastille Day celebrations – singer and helped in organizing
  3. Participant in dance at standard 10 farewell celebrations
  4. Art classes
    Standard 10
  5. Art classes
  6. Authored a YA novel (which has been published by a MAJOR national publisher)
  7. 1 Day Programme at Research Institution
    Standard 11
  8. Class Representative to the Student Council
  9. Started writing second novel
  10. Editing of first novel
  11. Art classes
  12. French course
    Standard 12
  13. Writer for school literary magazine
  14. Class Representative to the Student Council
    3 New novel
  15. Art classes
  16. Literary Arts Contingent Assitant for Inter-school competition
  17. Writer for Student Council Magazine</p>

<p>MAJOR AWARDS
Standard 9

  1. Winner of national Scholarship
  2. Award for Best Essay in English
  3. Merit ceritificate in Science Quiz
  4. Certificate for Academic Excellence
    Standard 10
  5. Certificate Academic Excellence
  6. Trophy for Student Displaying the most outstanding Moral Values and Citizenship
  7. Highest marks in History in the board exam
  8. Highest Marks in Social Sciences in the board exam
  9. Highest Marks in Science in the board exam
  10. State-level Grade Drawing Examination – ‘A’ Grade
    Standard 11
  11. Australian Chemistry Quiz
  12. Student from a particular sect with the highest average </p>

<p>VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE
NGO teaching underpriviliged children

  1. Work on reading and communication skills with children
  2. Help with homework problems</p>
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<p>Wow, your extracurriculars are great! What’s your GPA? How many AP classes did you take? Are you applying early decision and which college are you applying to (Wharton, CAS, etc)?</p>

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<p>Thanks for replying! We don’t have the GPA system in my school. We have percentages. My percentage last year was 90. Compared to other Indian schools, we have very heavy grade deflation so 90 is considered brilliant.
I’m an international student so no AP classes either. I do have the toughest course load available in my school and that’s been pointed out by my teachers and counselor in the recommendations. But I’m self-studying for 5 APs and plan to give them in May next year.
I’m applying to CAS.</p>

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<p>Also, I’ve sent my books to the UPenn Writing Center i.e. Kelly Writers House and they promised to out in a word for me if they liked them!</p>

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<p>*put in a word</p>

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<p>I looked it up and a 90 is about a 3.5 gpa, which is low for Penn (but people have still gotten in with similar gpas, so don’t worry too much!) If you’re not applying early, I would try to bring your grades up a little. Did your letters of rec talk about grade deflation at your school?
You should also work on your essays a lot, since those play a huge role in the admissions decision. Show that you’re really passionate and unique and would contribute to the diversity at Penn. I think you should talk about your passion for writing, because your novels will really help you stand out.
Overall, I think Penn’s a reach because of your gpa, but you could definitely get in because your extracurriculars are really strong and your writing skills mean you can write amazing essays. :)</p>

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<p>Hi. I know my gpa may sound low but you can’t get a gpa higher than that in my school. Our evaluation system is very strict and so my counselor has mentioned that in her recommendation. I think even my teachers have mentioned it.
Do you think if my teachers and counselor have mentioned it, my ‘low’ gpa won’t affect me?</p>

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<p>Gpa needs to be considered in the context of your high school in order to have any meaning. The best way to gauge your gpa is to compare it to kids from your school who have been accepted to Penn or similar schools in past years.</p>

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<p>I think you might have a chance–it’s all so subjective, though!</p>

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<p>also, please respond to my private message, OP!!</p>

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<p>I forgot to tell you that I need full aid. I’m an international. How badly is that going to affect me?</p>

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<p>^I don’t want to worry you, but that will hurt your chances a lot.</p>

<p>Sent from my DROID X2 using CC</p>

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<p>If you’re an international student applying for aid, especially in ED, the chances of you getting in are very slim. Unless you’re Mexican or Canadian.</p>