What did YOU have that got you into Wharton? Stats topic

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<p>Okay. Since I’m sure other people are very curious as to what it takes to become a future attendee of UPenn’s Wharton undegrad school, responses would be a great help.</p>

<p>If you are an accepted 2010 Whartonite (or earlier like 2009), could you please post:</p>

<p>Your **stats<a href=“GPA,%20ECs,%20etc.”>/b</a>
Your **Major Strength(s)<a href=“what%20do%20you%20think%20got%20you%20accepted?%20Essay?%20Being%20well-rounded?%20Etc.”>/b</a>
Your **Biggest Weakness(es)<a href=“SAT,%20GPA,%20etc.”>/b</a>
and
Advice for the classes of 2011 (and 2012)</p>

<p>Thanks!!!</p>

<p>[personal side note: If anyone can help me…</p>

<p>I have UW 3.72, SAT of 2140 (whoo boy, totally going to retake that in June), SAT II W. History 800, a couple of ECs, most rigorous course load offered, pretty good essay writing, & guaranteed awesome recs…is there anything I can do to help myself? Because I’m feeling pretty average…Oh. I’m a girl if that matters at all.]</p>

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<p>hmm… come on future whartonites… id like to know too… lolol</p>

<p>there are a gazillion people on this section of cc that have been admitted to wharton… well maybe not a gazillion, but still… :)</p>

<p>Help us outt…</p>

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<p>come on u guys, help 2011 out.</p>

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<p>I was admitted ED to Wharton c/o 2010</p>

<p>Stats: 3.8 UW, top 3%, 2080 SAT (740 M, 700 W, 640 R, 11 E), ACT 29</p>

<p>ECs: Founder/President of a Freshmen mentoring program, Boys’ State, Boy Scouts (Life Scout), and other school and community activities.</p>

<p>Strengths: My essays conveyed my deep interest to be at Penn.</p>

<p>Biggest Weakness: I thought my SAT scores were a bit low. I only had two years of a language (Penn recommends four).</p>

<p>Advice: Competition is going to get stronger. You have to find any way, however minor or major it be, to distinguish yourself from the pack. </p>

<p>I believe that being accepted to Wharton, involves knowing how to present yourself professionally in the application. For instance, I had many ECs to write about, so I sent in an activity list. I wrote, in detail, what I did and how I developed as a person, leader etc. Refine your application and make sure you are 1000% satisfied with it before you click the submit button.</p>

<p>I also advise that you ask other people to review your application, especially the essays. Seek an objective perspective. I sought my AP English teacher and she helped me develop my essay, which I believe was one of the stronger aspects of my application.</p>

<p>I hope this helps. You have good quantatative stats, and I wish the best of luck to you.</p>

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<p>I applied early to Wharton 2010, was deferred, then accepted regular decision.
Stats: 3.98 Uw GPA, SAT: 2240, SAT II: Math 2 -790, Chem -730, Lit-780.
EC - Crew Captain, Newspaper Editor, Debate Captain, swim team
Strengths: I think I looked fairly good on paper and during the interview
Weaknesses: I had trouble expressing myself in the essays</p>

<p>Advice: As Lucky98 said, stand out. Make sure your essays are stellar, because more often than not, that is what will give you the extra inch. My essays weren’t very good - too generic, but once I got deffered, I wrote a really focused and thoughtful letter. Presentation is 9/10ths of the game. Also, one more thing: make sure you discuss why you want to go to Wharton. When I first wrote my essay, I only discussed Penn in general, but in the letter I wrote after deferral, I discussed specific programs in Wharton. Don’t be generic. Always be specific.</p>

<p>And good luck! You are just as qualified as everyone else (your SAT’s don’t matter THAT much). Euphoric_potato: most of the game is in your hands now - present yourself well!</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot for the replies!</p>

<p>I’m a bit iffy about my GPA but I’m definitely going to do my best. :)</p>