Is using ED on UPenn worth it?

Lion306
Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:02:49 +0000

Hi all,
I am currently an Asian male junior in high school who is considering whether or not it’s worth using my ED on UPenn, a highly selective school. I have a decent GPA (top 3% for my school), a strong SAT (1590), and 3 positions of leadership in various clubs at my school. I also have some non-prestigious internships and volunteering experiences (~100 hours volunteering). My only awards besides NMSQT have been at local competitions. I feel as though there is nothing standout about my application. Is using my ED on UPenn foolish as it’s highly unlikely that I get in, especially when other options like WashU exist with a much higher ED acceptance rate? (WashU ED acceptance rate is 38%, UPenn ED acceptance rate is 19.7%)