I’m a highschool senior, and PSU is my first choice to attend. I am very worried about getting accepted in University Park. My SAT is 1740, and my GPA 3.76 (cumulative, but only GPA reported) I am in state, and have many extra-curriculars. My sister attends PSU, and my father has a degree
I will apply for summer session and if necessary Undecided in my major. How do my chances look?
http://www.budget.psu.edu/CDSRedesign/cds.aspx?reportindicator=FreshAdmn&Location=UP&AY=20142015
You can compare yourself to the Common Data Set, above.
Also, thanks to the magic of rolling admissions–get the app in before the priority deadline.
I can’t find it now, but several years ago there was an easy-to-read grid with GPA on one axis and SAT on the other.
The corresponding colored bubbles told you whether you would get into each satellite campus or main campus strictly based on your numbers. You should be able to google it.
@MAB222 's bubble chart:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_db_YG9df8wo/TVL-MIqo2hI/AAAAAAAAAEg/KvwLI5SCBJw/s280/201102.PennStateBubbleChart2010.JPG
Hasn’t been updated since 2011 but may still be a good guesstimate.
“To use the graph, plot the student’s cumulative high school grade point average and best combined SAT score from a single test date. The scale used is based on a 4.0 grading system that takes into consideration weighted grades. Based on the color of the point where the GPA and SAT score intersect, you can use the key below to estimate the student’s likelihood for admission to Penn State.
BLUE - The student is likely to be offered admission to his/her first choice of Penn State campus, including University Park.
YELLOW - The student is likely to be offered admission to a Penn State campus other than University Park. Additional review would be needed to determine eligibility for admission to University Park.
BLACK - The student is likely to be offered admission to a Penn State campus other than University Park. Additional review would be needed for specific campuses and/or programs.”
This bubble chart is a little more legible than the one above:
