Are these extra curriculars nd volunteering hours good enough for UPenn Wharton?

Question

I am a freshman in high school (i know a little young to get into knowing how to get into a university, but i really REALLY want to get into wharton.) I have a 4.0 GPA and by my senior year i plan to have taken 4 or 5 AP classes. I am also taking many business classes. I play baseball and wrestling (i plan to be wrestling captain by senior year), I am going to volunteer as a groundskeeper at my local little league, I have and going to volunteer with the wrestling youth club, I am going to work as a caddy at a very nice golf club, I am in MENS (Men Encouraging Non-violence Strength) club, and I plan to be in my schools DECA(a national marketing) club next year. What other things do I need to do to get into UPenn Wharton?

Answer 1

Colleges and universities are not only looking for number of hours, but your motivation. Why have you volunteered and also been in these extra-curricular activities? How have your volunteering and extra-curricular activities helped build your skills (self-discipline, organization, etc.) and connections to the community? How have these activities contributed to your preparation for post-secondary education and life in general? How have you balanced these activities with your studies? What do you plan on doing in relation to extra-curricular activities or volunteering when at university?

You've got a nice foundation of community involvement, but if your only reason in doing so is to get into UPenn Wharton, you might want to rethink that answer.

Answer 2

These extra curriculars look really good on your application for college, but you need to be more active in the community.  If you live in a small community, organize a clean the earth day, volunteer your time at a elder community center(have the manager of the facility document your time though) , you need to use the society to your advantage(your activities are sport related, which is fine), but acceptance into Wharton is really on your valour to your community as a contributer.  Good Luck