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UPenn396217,
UPenn
B.S., Economics
Member of the Wharton class of 2022.
Features Included
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Essays
1
Schools
5
Scores
4
Advice
4
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown merion station, Pennsylvania
GenderMale
EthnicityHispanic
Class of2022
First Gen College StudentNo

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Applied for a B.S. in Economics

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Parent

School Specific Essays

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
The crowd erupted as Charles Aránguiz headed home Chile’s first goal. Even the torrential rain could not drown out the excitement. Looking side to side, I pumped my fist, letting out a suppressed “Vamos!” in the cheer-free press box. Four minutes later, when José Pedro Fuenzalida popped in Chile’s second goal, the scene repeated, the roar of the Chilean barras (fan sections) bellowing even louder. Surveying the whole situation from above, I could only smile. It was...
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Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay
633 Words
How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying (College of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, The Wharton School, or Penn Engineering).

The essay should be between 400-650 words.
When beginning my college search, I knew that I wanted an educational program that puts theory into practice. I have always craved real-world applications to the broad concepts taught in the classroom. At every opportunity, I have tried to draw connections between pertinent issues and topics found in my academic curriculum, but there are limits to what high schools can offer. The Wharton School of Business has the resources to expand students’ reach in the fields they are pursuing and...
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Supplemental Essay: Other
509 Words
Discuss a current international issue, which demonstrates how international affairs and business intersect and explain how the Huntsman curriculum might assist to resolve the issue. (max 500 words)
At the center of the intense rivalry between Perú and Chile lies the unlikely battle over...an alcoholic beverage? The two countries have had bad blood for the last 140 years, after Perú sided against Chile in the War of the Pacific. Territorial disputes have persisted since then, and that conflict has spilled over to the production of pisco, a brandy-like spirit and the national drink of both countries. It was first created in the port city of Pisco, in the...
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School Specific Advice

How to increase chances at my school
90 Words
Penn heavily weights early decision applicants. If you want to get into Penn, apply ED. Helps to have alumni or faculty ED, but it actually hurts if...
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More Essays

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General Admissions Advice

What set me apart from other applicants
66 Words
I think an important thing when thinking about college is not just to do whatever you can put on your...
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How I narrowed down my essay topics
88 Words
Look at the prompts, and if anything comes to mind right away, just go with it. Write a first draft even. Then look it over, revise...
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My advice about getting recommenders
67 Words
Get to know your teachers and do little things like thanking them after class. You should have an idea of...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.96
(equivalent to 3.97 unweighted)
Rank
Top 1%
 
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1550
 
SAT Score Details
 
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details3 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Spanish Club, Jewish Student Union, DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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