Double Amputee... Any Chances?

Colleges & Universities University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Hello, I am a prospective UPenn student and am interested in what my chances are for premed.</p>

<p>SAT: 1950
SATII: Did not take due to injury.
GPA: 99/100 Weighted.
Course load: all APs
ECs: Bio Club, Internship, FBLA State Champion, Pit Orchestra, Profound Cello Player.
Awards: FBLA State Championship.</p>

<p>Situation: Was involved in a tragic car accident during May '09. I was sitting in the front seat and sadly, that part of our car struck a lamp post after hydroplaning. This resulted in the loss of my legs. I have not been able to make a successful recovery, both mental and physical.</p>

<p>*Will my unique situation give me an edge in admissions come Thursday?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance,
ScouringPad</p>

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<p>Be strong in character, and i think it will. Good luck!</p>

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<p>What school did you apply to?</p>

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<p>The OP said s/he is interested in premed, so s/he must have applied to CAS.</p>

<p>@OP: I think & hope it will. :)</p>

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<p>ScouringPad – I definitely think it will help. Awesome that you will be going for pre-med. I know you’ll do great.</p>

<p>wow – I really want to get in, but reading your post, I hope you get in over me!</p>

<p>Good Luck!!</p>

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<p>I’m so sorry to hear about that, but I know that if it’s meant to be, there is no doubt you will receive an acceptance letter on Thursday!</p>

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<p>hmm so me having no SATIIs wont hurt so much?</p>

<p>and yes i applied CAS.</p>

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<p>OP: I’m sorry for your tragedy. You inspire me to be more appreciative of what I do have. I hope you get in.</p>

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<p>scouringpad, i’m not gonna pity you (and you other guys shouldnt either) because i know if i was in your position thats the last thing i would want, pity. but your drive to keep pursuing success despite your tragedy is very inspiring. even if you dont get into penn, i hope you’re successful in life</p>

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<p>ScouringPad, I think you do need to take SAT2’s – you may need to get some help from your guidance counselor, LOL I know. With your situation there may be options that schools would be willing to offer you that are outside the norm.</p>

<p>It is definitely worth talking to people at your school and the schools you want to go to.</p>

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<p>With a name like scouringpad and never having posted until yesterday, there is a distinct possibility that the op is a ■■■■■. No SAT2’s and a very low SAT1 despite taking “all APs”. If I were an admission counselor, I’d want to see an alumni or on-site interview.</p>

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<p>If calling out an obvious ■■■■■ (probably an April Fool’s joke) deserves post deletion, the moderators here are either incompetent, inexperienced, or ■■■■■■ themselves. It makes me wonder if this is their first time around the Internet.</p>

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<p>“I lost both my legs and have yet to recover physically or mentally… will this help me get into my dreeeam school?”</p>

<p>Damn dude.</p>

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<p>Woohoo I got in! Been celebrating with the family. Just got back from a camping trip.</p>

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<p>Don’t be quick to dismiss him as a ■■■■■ because of his scores. I’ve only taken 6 APs and got a 1960 on my SATs and was accepted.</p>

<p>If this is true ScouringPad, congratulations.</p>

<p>Edit: granted…students are allowed max 6APs at my school…</p>

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<p>Yea, standardized testing is not my forte. As i posted before, my GPA is very good and i am certainly top 5% at my school.</p>

<p>I also had an alumni interview which went well. Mainly talked about internship.</p>

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<p>ScouringPad, I’d like to congratulate you on the most successful ■■■■■ job in the history of CC. We all aspire to live up to your accomplishment that is this thread.
Chad Warden would be proud.</p>