Penn Vagelos LSM Application Tips and Chances

fcm951
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 23:18:01 +0000

@Penn95 @renaissancedad

Thank you for the feedback and comments.

My SAT superscored is currently 2300-2350. GPA 3.94/4.00. not perfect but I really hope it doesn’t hurt me much.

My second choice is Dartmouth/Brown and maybe Yale (reach) in RD. For certain though, I’m applying UChicago EA.
You are right, I still am pondering whether i want to do CAS/Wharton Alone ED if i don’t get into Vagelos, and your point is why I am not writing off the single choice. People also say if I am in CAS I can still minor or get a degree in Econ and take a few classes in Wharton.

Nationally Recognized in Violin for me is that I have gotten all the way to the All-State Orchestra and received national recognition by some organizations. I haven’t auditioned for NYO-USA (the official national youth orchestra of USA) yet but I am planning to.

And yes I know if I am applying regular ED my strengths in Music, Art, + Athletics helps a lot in the holistic review process - especially since my academic profile for normal ED Penn is OK. However, for Vagelos,
You guys certainly raise a good reminder that the Dual Degree program does indeed look for a “fit” between the applicant and the program so my strengths in Music/Art/Athletics may not help much in the context of a high-rigor Business + Science Program. Especially since this is a ridiculously competitive program to get into. I can only cross my fingers haha