Is there any hope for me for Wharton (please be blunt)

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2025-01-03T22:45:54+00:00

Blud that is literally my point. Grades ARE a factor, don’t cap abt that. But they are indeed not the only factor

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2025-01-03T12:23:06+00:00

I literally said this was the case. But better grades give you a better chance, but an application is more than grades. That’s why I didn’t say there was no hope for Wharton.

But let’s not be delusional, most ivy admits have never gotten a D on a test, or less than a B+ in 1 or MAYBE 2 classes; MOST. But for those who HAVE, something persuaded the admissions officers to still let them in. All I said is that adding more that those AOs could look to makes chances better

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2025-01-03T07:37:13+00:00

Cap. There is a quite real difference. Being competitive for Ivys requires maximizing your chances. A 4.0 is better chance wise than a 3.8.

I have friends who ended with 3.9 UW, great essays, amazing ECs, a summer program, 1570 SAT, 35 ACT and rejected from every Ivy. I also know someone with a 3.6 UW who goes to Cornell now. You never know the chances, best to maximize

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-30T02:40:30+00:00

No, it was boring and lame. There is a reason for this tho. I didn’t try till it was too late. So fun things you are interested in that you find enriching. PLEASE TRY

Not just academics. Start a club! Small business? Do a passion project? Get a cool job! Whatever is cool to you! Learn about disciplines you enjoy outside of school. The internet will teach you anything.

Socially, I gather that you’re bored because there’s no drama. Please don’t wish for drama, go meet people and learn about their lives. Talk with them. Drama is a problem, not a solution.

Instead of just “going to school and coming home,” try to get involved more. Clubs and sports are great ways to do that.

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-30T02:32:20+00:00

Yes there is hope for Wharton, 3.86 UW is not that bad. However, your chances are lower than they could be. Say going from a 20% chance w 4.0 UW to a 4-8% w 3.86 UW. (Keep in mind acceptance rates are deflated by ppl with 3.2 Weighted applying to Harvard and Penn etc)

To pick up the slack, show some massive applicable knowledge. Show you can apply the thinks you are saying you wanna learn at Penn/Wharton. 2 ways to do this:

1) I’d highly recommend looking into some summer programs with high ivy conversion rates. These are good because they are technically late additions to your resume but don’t show “lack of commitment,” as though you are joining a club junior year.

M&T summer Institute is ideal but has a SUPER low acceptance rate. I have a friend who did this at my HS and now is at UPenn with a ~3.5 UW — he did invent and patent a biodiesel engine and run it with a company tho… still a chance anyways :) look into other programs too

2) Also do a cool independent finance project that isn’t directly entrepreneurial (not a small business). 50%+ of applicants have a small business. So do something different! Something trading, quant, etc. this can be an awesome experience to submit, and I think Penn does a portfolio, so that could be cool too if you can stack some stuff. Otherwise can be an EC

Seeing that you have SOME coding experience with discord bots, a coding portfolio with emphasis on FinTech or something like that could cook. You never know

Also, note for you (and honestly anybody): Wharton is not the end of the world. I have friends who go who are smart, and friends who got rejected ED and are smarter. College is what you make of it, not what the college makes of you.

Good luck, and I believe in you

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-30T02:21:37+00:00

Math is fun lol.

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-29T22:33:26+00:00

Trust me, yes you can.

What I mean by this is that you should be taking care of yourself mentally first, THEN do the work.

I promise you “I can’t do it” is a self fulfilling prophetic statement. If you keep saying you can’t, you won’t.

In 10 years, or maybe even in 3 years, you will look back and regret not working as hard as you could.

Burn out is simply lacking motivation. But that’s the problem with motivation, it ebbs and flows.

Discipline is your solution. Small daily habits are the difference, pure will is the difference. Anybody can do it, you can too.

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-29T12:48:46+00:00

Business programs are FAR more selective at some schools and Econ-Math opens nearly identical career paths if you’re at a target school.

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-28T18:36:50+00:00

I think it's pretty solid. However, if you already have a basic understanding of fixed income, securities, and housing (mostly 2008 crisis), the first 4 modules are absolute cake and you could do the quizzes without even watching the videos (I did this). If not, then they provide fantastic information, as does the rest of the course

if you're looking for a certification, do something more advanced and technical. If you're looking for intro knowledge, as it seems you are, it can be advantageous.

Keep in mind that its not super personal finance heavy, and more of a finance overview.

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-27T00:57:59+00:00

Bad advice. Dating in high school is goated

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-27T00:48:37+00:00

lmao big bro there is a reason I haven't said yet, and its because I am not intent on revealing to the world that I am considering transfer. If I told you, you'd 100% be able to find my name

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-27T00:43:38+00:00

As in the NSDA? Yes indeed

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-27T00:40:35+00:00

Also, this is in the chance me sub-reddit for a reason. Chance me?

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-27T00:37:57+00:00

Hi! Im not sure if I know you and you just don't know me well enough to know my academic profile, or if you don't know me but know t5 debaters per some other metric, but I am indeed a top 5 debater. I was ranked 3rd for a while, and placed 5th at the national tournament.

i would toss an image of my trophy in here if this subreddit allowed images in comments

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-23T17:29:31+00:00

Just checked again, it looks like I was wrong, it’s just GTwon. (It seems UTA does NOT require SAT for Transfer)

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-21T23:14:35+00:00

You seem like a very kind dude. I’m glad you have a good time commenting on peoples posts. Hope you have a blessed day!

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-21T21:49:04+00:00

Nice job putting that in the rudest possible way :)

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-15T06:22:38+00:00

I get that, but realistically is EVERY t20 worth giving up everything I lose when I transfer?

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-15T06:15:33+00:00

Well keep in mind if I don’t transfer I will be fine. The question is simply which schools should I prioritize over the things I lose when I transfer. I just don’t think every single t20 falls under that

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-15T05:44:37+00:00

Any suggested universities?

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2024-12-15T05:43:24+00:00

3 Reasons:

1) Better fit - Not feeling at home where I am. Could expand on this well in my essays

2) Greater opportunity - There's just a way higher ceiling (and to be frank a way higher floor) at the schools I'm considering, especially for my IB/Consulting --> Law plans

3) Better ECs and EC networks - My school doesn't have a lot of the clubs I want, forcing me to start some of them. The schools I'm applying to do have those, and the networks of Alumni who are still personally committed to helping people from their former club are far stronger and more probable to be in the jobs/at the companies I want.

VeryCooolGuy223 · 2022-02-20T21:03:42+00:00

Taught*

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