A bit confused with the process and for other schools too.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Penn State
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<p>Alright. So i want to start my app now. I am making my psu account atm and will hopefully have everything ready within the week (by friday hopefully) and for all my other schools. The only problem is, is that I plan on taking the ACT and SAT on oct. 22 and nov 5. Those scores will be out towards late november. Although i will still have my app in by nov 30th, is there a way i can send in my app on friday and tell them that I am still retaking my ACT/ SAT?</p>

<p>My stats are a 3.2 w gpa. hnrs workload (9 hnrs; 4 ap's from fresh-junior year) this year am only taking 3 ap's and standard classes (but self-studying 4 other ap's which really won't do much besides give me college credit [bio/physics c e/m, calc bc, chem]; dropped 3 from my school schedule [humangeo/stat/comp sci]). 1860 on my SAT and a 27 on my ACT. Took both on the fly and am well prepared now after studying throughout the summer (i have been getting consistent 2.3ks on my SAT for the past 3 tests). 4 years of FBLA/2 years of another/ 3 years of another (no positions in any clubs)/50 hrs of volunteer at a hospital.</p>

<p>My scores are downhill. Mainly cause I went to a rough time after being forced to go into a high school I didn't want to go to. After realizing I had no hope of going back to my old school, I sorta gave up on school which really killed me. I am back in the game now but it's too late for anything.</p>

<p>I would like to increase my chances as much as possible so I am considering Summer- UP. I would like to get into UP and major in bio med eng. with a minor in middle eastern studies ( i would do japanese also but I don't think I will be able to handle a huge workload) and overall premed.</p>

<p>Also considering applying to Umiami/tufts and state schools here in NY. Rec me some other schools i should apply to?</p>

<p>I want to hand in my ED/EA stuff asap but I still need my sat/act stuff done.... (ea to miami and ed to to tufts).</p>

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<p>This is going to be a really rough experience for me since I will be the first in all of my family to go to college in the US since my cousin ended up going to Pakistan for med school and none of my family and extended family have been raised in the US. My parents were educated in Pakistan and ended up getting their residencies here.</p>

<p>I don’t know much about the college process and I don’t like my guidance counselor at all so I avoid her a lot. I feel like she looks down on me. I am learning slowly about everything.</p>

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<p>deadwonders- I would suggest that you repost this question on the “parents” forum. Be sure to specify your state of residence and whether you have any limitations on cost. [Parents</a> Forum - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/]Parents”>Parents Forum - College Confidential Forums)</p>

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<p>Alright thank you. Thanks for replying.</p>

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<p>forgot to ask but could everyone please chance me?</p>

<p>SAT: (not done yet but atleast 2.3k+)
W GPA: 3.2
4 years of FBLA/2 years of another/ 3 years of another (no positions in any clubs)/50 hrs of volunteer at a hospital.
race: south asian
no hooks or anything.
challenging workload
very strong essays.</p>

<p>applying for summer UP for bio med engineering and a minor in middle eastern studies.</p>

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<p>deadwonders: I would recommend that you apply now and send your current SAT/ACT scores. When you retake the tests, you can send the additional scores in. Penn State will use your single best sitting score. If you want, call the admissions office to confirm, but I think this is the best course of action.</p>