<p>I have dreamt of attending to Penn ever since I was little. Therefore, I am planning to apply to the university for the class of 2012. But I am a bit skeptical on whether or not I might have a chance. I am not at all happy with my current grades so therefore I hope my strong SAT scores will make up for it.</p>
<p>A few quick questions.
*Can you please give me a feedback on to where I stand?
*Should I apply regular decision or early?
*Is a legacy consider to only intermediate family members? My uncles have attened Penn but I don’t think that matters.</p>
<p>Much appreciated.</p>
<p>University of Pennsylvania - College of Arts and Science
Major: Economics
Applying for Financial Aid
Note: Planning the possibilty of getting a Dual Degree with Warthon.</p>
<p>Background:
State: Arizona
School Type: Public High School
Ethnicity: Vietnamese
Legacy: None
Gender: Male</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT: 800 (CR), 800 (M), 780(W; 11 Essay)
SAT II: 750 Math IIC, 720 US History
ACT: Haven’t taken. Still deciding on whether or not I should.
GPA: 4.2 (W), 3.7 (UW) (Predicting it will be 3.8 by the end of the semester)
Rank: 21/512 (Will go down to the top 10 by the end of this semester)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate</p>
<p>Upcoming Senior Year Schedule:
IB Biology II HL
IB History of the Americas II HL
IB Mathematics II SL
IB English II HL
Theory of Knowledge
IB Economics SL
IB French SL
Academics Decathalon (Independent Study)</p>
<p>Extracurricular:
Academic Decathalon - Scholastic
Model UN
Speech and Debate
Head News Anchor for School News Program
Video Production Club - President
National Honor Society - Treasurer
French Club - Vice President
Aikido 4th Kyu (Blue Belt)</p>
<p>Awards/Honors:
ASU Math-Science Honors Program (summer program)
Phoenix Film Festival Best Team Production Award for Indepedent Film
Distinguished Delagate - Model UN FW</p>
<p>Volunteer:
150+ Hrs. at school library
100+ Hrs. at city public library
Various charity, drives and fundraising participation</p>