My parents ear around USD $232052 per annum. I want to apply for a small amount of aid, maybe 5% to 10% or 15%, but Penn is not need blind for international students. I am the only child. Should I apply?
Also, is my app enough for LSM or should I apply for CAS only?
Here's my app:
ACT: first attempt 32 with 36 on essay, 2nd attempt in October, expecting around 34 maybe 35
AP: 5/5 in Macroeconomics
A levels: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
approximately A*A*A predicted (school doesnt officially reveal predicteds but approximation)
AS levels:
Physics a^ 92
Chemistry a^ 88
Biology a^ 94 (topped biology)
Mathemations a^ 89 (retaking)
IGCSE: 7 A*s in 7 subjects, topped 2 subjects
SAT 2s: taken in October/taking in November
Expecting around 750 or above in Math 2, taking Biology M in November
5-10%ile of class
Intended Major: Economics
My entire application is Health Economics-centric
Things on my app:
-Warwick Economics Summer School
-King's College London Leadership Programme
-Vice President of student government
-Founder of an organisation on organ donation awareness, receiving signups in remove areas
-Worked for a well-reputed international child rights organization in the policy sector, provided free immunisation, menstrual pad distribution and health checkups
-3 research papers: Dementia and Economics (2 sub research studies: Dementia costs and Economic indicators), International Law, Biology (Ethology)
-Director of Model UN Society
-Organized several Model UNs, also a keen debater
-Started my own printed and online journal on Science and its relation with Economics, distributed nationwide
-Singer and ukulele player, have made covers online and performed for around 3-4 events professionally, sang for a documentary
-Writer for two online magazines, specialising in law for one and dementia for the other
-Core Committee member for school quizzing society
-Scholar Badge holder
-Founding Member of 2 startup organizations
-60+ hours of community service teaching underprivileged students
-Took part in a foreign exchange programme
Personal experiences
-battled anorexia nervosa
-battled a stammering problem
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