My D26 applied yesterday and now we understand how to submit SAT scores. I know PSU doesnāt superscore, but you can submit multiple test date scores. Would it be worth it for her to do that? She has a 1510 (790M, 720R) and a 1490 (720M, 770R). Sheās applying to Smeal.
Since they donāt super score I donāt think there is a point. I would just plan to report the 1510.
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Is there any disadvantage if you complete the Schreyer app by dec1 and not Nov1.looks like my son will not be ready with his essays.
Iād just submit the 1510. The really only want to see single sitting and since itās over 1500, it wonāt help you any to submit the other score as well.
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I do agree that 1510 is an amazing score.
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Joining the chorus to say 1510 is amazing. No need to submit the other one (which doesnāt really bring any new information anyway: top math&English student).
The only difference is that if he submits by Nov 1 he will have the option of adding an interview, which works well for students who are eloquent and personable, but is not required and isnāt added to the application as a bonus.
Itās much more important to have a solid application, especially the essays.
My son has applied to Penn State for Education. He applied for undecided/education. He now thinks he wants to major in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Is it worth to attempt to change his āmajorā? Is it even possible?
Thanks all! I think we were just overthinking because we were surprised you could submit multiple scores.
Last year my D25 emailed a random AO on Nov 11 and requested to switch from Smeal to DUS. On Nov 13 she was accepted into DUS. So last year you could switch.
It wouldnāt change anything so he can do it by emailing to be precise but it wouldnāt change anything for Admissions. 
The interview is the advantage. My son is in Schreyer and did do the interview. Not sure whether the interview was the deciding factor but it is included as part of the application. I know a very qualified candidate last year who didnāt interview and didnāt get in. Obviously, there are students who didnāt interview that got accepted though. The essays are really one of the most important parts of the application. They look for students who are intellectually curious and high achieving students. The essays are reviewed by at least two people and scored. If the scores differ greatly then the essays are reviewed by a third person. They look at grades, rigor, and recommendations as well and interview if completed. SAT scores are not reviewed for Schreyer, although many of the students had/have very high SAT scores. Good luck to your student. We are extremely impressed with Schreyer Honors College.
Not to jinx a potential outcome here, but does anyone know when Admitted Student Days tend to start? Is this a February/March kind of schedule, or do those skew earlier or later in the calendar?
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Daughter submitted today! Definitely a little bit of a reach for UP Kinesiology, but anything can happen. We visited last weekend and loved it. Weāll see what happens!
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Chance my kid for Smeal direct admit: 4.21 UNweighted gpa at rigorous academic school, 720M/690V, is in advanced calculus this year, captain of 2 varsity sports and 2 student clubs, a lot of volunteering.
My guess is he has a very good chance. The kids I know who got in, had lower than that. But no one can really have an unweighted gpa higher than 4.0. Even if his school gives a 4.3 for an A+, most colleges will still treat that as an A. So itās easiest to compare using a 4.0 UW scale.
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Iām assuming the unweighted is 4.0 - hoping itās not 4.21 weighted on a 5-poont system?
A good chance if 4.0 + good rigor (level 3-4 Foreign language, some AP social science/history) in addition to the 700+ math and being in Calc.
Is he instate and/or is his HS known?
Is he applying to Schreyer?
Only caveat, the process is brand new and thus untested but I donāt see, based on what youāve shared, how he wouldnāt have a shot.
In state. Top notch independent school. 4.21 on 4.0 scale.
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He should definitely get in then. And 4.21 would be weighted then. Iām only commenting on that piece since you highlighted the UN in your post.
Sounds like a good student and a good chance. However, since this is the first year if Smeal direct, there are many unknowns.
as an aside, unweighted means the highest you can get is a 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. Every A is 4.0 no matter the level (ie weighting) of the class. It is impossible to have a 4.21 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted). I am concerned that the 4.21 is a weighted gpa .
So - to confirm stats:
- does he have all Aās?
- How many AP classes? Honors classes?
- is advanced calculus AP Calculus BC? Or multi variable?
- His SAT looks the right range. All one sitting ? (Penn State did not super score).
Good luck!
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