Chances for Penn? (thanks!!)

Colleges & Universities University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Since I was HOME SCHOOLED, I have been taking courses at two local universities for the last 2.5 years. I have 59 credits so far.</p>

<p>Courses/grades</p>

<p>Calc 1 A-
Calc 2 A
Calc 3 A
College Chem A
College Chem II A
College Eng. A
Physics A
Spanish 101 A
Spanish 102 B+
Spanish 201 A
Spanish 202 A
Macroeconomics A
Life Science A
Life Science II A
US History A
Us History A
World Civ. A</p>

<p>college GPA: 3.94</p>

<p>ACT: solid 33 (35 eng, 35 mth, 30 read, 32 sci.) 10 writ.
SAT IIs: 800 chem, 750 mth 2C</p>

<p>ECA(main ones)
Tennis: ranked top 30 in my section and top 15 in state for boys 14 and 16
Research: 2 years, co-author of published paper, university award ($1000)
Violin: participated in state wide orchestra
Volunteer work: over 200 hrs(hospital, library, retirement home)
Job: Data analysis at mortgage securities firm since beginning of 07 Summer.</p>

<p>Essays: Excellent
Ethnicity: Asian</p>

<p>Recs(5): 2 teacher recs(1 excellent, 1 good), researcher rec(good), job rec(excellent), counselor rec (excellent)</p>

<p><strong><em>Brother attends UPenn.</em></strong></p>

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<p>i think taking the courses at local colleges looks really good, it shows you challenge yourself academically and you did very well in advanced classes. the research paper you helped publish also adds an extra interesting part to your application. especially with a brother at UPenn i think you have a great shot :)</p>

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<p>With the legacy connection and a 3.94 at a local college, I would say you’ve got a great shot. What other schools are you applying to?</p>

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<p>I think your chances are pretty good, overall. The reading score is a bit low, but with your other qualifications, I don’t think it will hurt you. Good luck!</p>

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<p>depends on if you separated yourself well enough from the rest of the other AZN applicants that have the same stats as you… send me you essays, ill tell u if they fail to do this</p>