UPenn Hopeful?

NeilMo
Wed, 13 Jul 2016 04:38:52 +0000

Hey, I’m really interested in going to UPenn. Most likely I am going to apply early decision there. What are my chances?

School
-3.9 GPA
-top 7% out for 400 kids
-from a small, poor town in Missouri

half Dutch and half Indian (My mother is from India, Dad is from Namibia)
-male
-ACT is 32 (most likely will be a 34-36 by September, I have been taking tons of practice tests

Full IB and AP course load

Extra-Circulars
-NHS
-Basketball for 2 years
-Soccer for 4 years (captain)
-FBLA state qualifier
-DECA international qualifier (1st at state)
-Tresurer of FBLA (school chapter)
-DECA president (school chapter)
-Eagle Scout
-I have been working 3-4 days a week at a local restaurant for the past 2 years (note I lock up the restaurant and have access to keys…shows responsibility)
-starting internship with a very large construction company (company is worth around $1 Billion)
-also have done volunteer work ~ close to 200 hours

Any advice/your thoughts are appreciated! Thanks