Appreciate the detailed responses.
- I believe my UW is around 3.6 as was estimated, though my HS doesn’t report it.
- Rigor includes 7 APs, 3 honors, and a capstone course in IT.
- It’s also worth nothing that, should be be a factor, my GPA skyrocketed between freshman and junior year. I had 2 Cs and a 3.24 GPA in 9th grade, by 11th they had both become As and I had a 4.3 GPA. Additionally, every advanced class besides 1 honors was taken during junior/senior year.
I am kind of concerned about Penn State now. I’m a resident with decent enough stats - I’d place it as a target. I do, however, plan on applying for business which makes it more of a reach. I know they’re not very holistic, but given the sharp GPA curve, fairly decent rigor, and ECs (I was employed with the PA Senate and have done a ton of community service in Philly), might that be more of a target as well? Is there anything you’d advise in terms of choosing major or the application?