chance thread

Colleges & Universities University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Hi All
I have wanted to attend Penn since I was born. Both of parents are graduates as well as my grandfather. He was an influential member of the admissions board until his retirement. However, issues over money led to a permanent lack of communication beetween my family and him. </p>

<p>Anywho here are my stats</p>

<p>SAT:1630
Act:29
sat II: WORLD 700 math ii 690
APs: Calc ab 5 physics b:4
state:Nebraska
school:highly competitive ranked 1 in state
Gpa:3.6
Race: black/white/Jewish/greek</p>

<p>Senior schedule CalC BC English lit spanish computer science physics c(ap); economics course at local college nonlinear Mandarin course; IB Math SL</p>

<p>Honors : school Honor’s, governor award for science and math, Intel finalist
Leadership: president of local youth business society; president of model un chapter; senior class p
president and liasion to director of board of education for my district </p>

<p>Community service: 500 hours in local soup kitchen; went to Haiti after the earthquake.and.help funded aa charity organization for oprhans; completed school.buildings in rural Jordan and morcocco over the summer</p>

<p>Intended Major: finance or accounting and international relations (double major)</p>

<p>What are my chances? Decent average</p>

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<p>Which ranking are you using to rank your school?
I just tried to look up Nebraska in the US news list, and it was the only state that didn’t show up… Did they just forget or something? o_O</p>

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<p>Honestly, pretty low given the scores alone.</p>

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<p>I go to school in Omaha. The district is called Millard public schools but what does that have to do with chance?</p>

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<p>I’m optimistic. I might not have the most impressive stats but with a killer essay (which has already been completed) and great teacher recommendations I think I have some edge. Also I did not mention I interned at senator’s Nelson office through late july and august and will receive a recommendation from him.</p>

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<p>You couldn’t be from a semi extinct species of neanderthal and get in with a 1630.</p>

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<p>Well that was without studying. I’m retaking Saturday. My projected score should be 1850</p>

<p>But that was rather harsh of you. I hope you wont bring that attitude to whatever school youu enc up at</p>

<p>So where would my stats be s good fit? University of Nebraska?</p>

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<p>I really don’t mean to be rude, but unless you’re a recruited athlete or are planning on donating like 100k to the University, even an 1850 combined will be very tough to get in. I don’t recall the exact numbers, but the middle 50% at Penn for SAT scores is something like 2150-2310. Make of that what you will.</p>

<p>Obviously though, you seem set on applying anyway so it’s not like it matters all that much.</p>

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<p>If you are able to pull your SAT up to 2100, at the least, you might have some chance of getting in, considering your legacy background. But I don’t see that you’ve taken the most rigorous courses, and you should know that an internship at senator’s office isn’t a game-changer. Still, as a fellow applicant I wish you the best of luck :)</p>

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<p>Since you were born?</p>

<p>I’d say that unless you score above the 2000 threshold, your chances at Penn are very slim.</p>

<p>On the other hand, it would appear as if you’d perform better on the ACT standardized exam, rather than the SAT. Perhaps you should shift your perspective.</p>