r/chanceme • u/babaindhram • 5h ago
GUY APPLYING ED TO UPENN NURSING ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️🚨🚨🚨
Hey everyone! I’m applying ED to UPenn Nursing this year and wanted to get some opinions on my chances. I know Penn is a reach for pretty much everyone, but I’m curious where I stand, especially since nursing has a smaller applicant pool. Any feedback would be appreciated!
Demographics
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Asian (Singaporean Indian)
State: Pennsylvania (Philly)
School: Public high school
Household income: ~$300k/year
Intended major: Nursing (BSN)
Application: UPenn Early Decision
Academics
Unweighted GPA: 3.95/4.0
Weighted GPA: 6.05 (my school uses a weird weighted scale)
SAT: 1480 (760 Math, 720 Reading & Writing)
APs completed: 4
AP Biology: 4
AP Chemistry: 5
AP World History: 5
AP English Language: 5
Senior-year APs: AP Government, AP Literature, AP French, AP Statistics
Honors / Awards
AP Scholar with Distinction — National
National Merit Commended Student — National
Honor Roll — School (9th–12th grade)
Extracurriculars (Common App Order)
1. Hospital Volunteer
Volunteered 350+ hours across the ICU, oncology, and rehabilitation departments. Built connections with patients, prepared and delivered supplies, and supported nursing staff.
2. White Blood Cell Chemotaxis Research
Investigated how different stimuli affect white blood cell chemotaxis speeds to wound sites under PhD supervision. Presented findings at a regional science conference.
3. Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
Supervised 50+ swimmers daily and taught 70+ children swimming and water safety. Built confidence and stayed prepared for emergencies.
4. Astrobiology / Origins of Life Research
Conducted an independent research study modeling electrochemical gradients in the subsurface oceans of icy moons to investigate the origins of life.
5. Cancer Research Program
Explored cancer care, diagnostics, and therapies through a Wake Forest program. Conducted independent literature research and presented a final capstone.
6. Mixed Martial Arts
Dedicated 9+ years to BJJ, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. Competed in fights, underwent intense training and conditioning, and learned to adapt in difficult conditions.
7. Fantasy Worldbuilding - Personal Project
Spent 5+ years developing an original fantasy world with intricate geography, weather patterns, ecosystems, magic systems, distinct cultures, and civilizations.
8. Music - Flute & Piano
Played flute and piano for 8+ years. Taught myself advanced techniques and challenging pieces and performed at local cultural events and celebrations.
Essays
My Common App essay is about the fantasy world and how I slowly started appreciating the smaller details and stories within it. I connected that to volunteering and how I’ve come to appreciate the little things about the people I meet.
Final Thoughts
I’m mostly wondering how I stack up against other Penn Nursing applicants. I’m a little worried about my SAT, but I’m hoping my GPA and extracurriculars can make up for it.
Also curious if being a male applicant to nursing makes any difference, since I know it’s a pretty female-dominated field.
Would love to hear what you guys think! Please be honest!
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u/Darkmage5247 4h ago
Im sorry to not answer your question, but why penn for nursing? There are lots of great nursing programs for less.