Rolling admissions - when should I apply? Please help!

rsmith4494
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:05:40 +0000

I know the Penn State app comes out on September 1. My question is when should I apply based on my GPA/SAT scores?

My GPA is about a 3.85 (top 15%), and my SAT score is 1900. I am re-taking the SAT’s in October.

However, I wanted to know if I should wait until after the October SAT’s when I hopefully get my scores up, or if I had a better chance by applying earlier in September. I know Penn State bases 2/3 of its decision of the HS transcript, so that leads me to think I should try to apply earlier, possibly before the SATs.

Thoughts?