Advice about applying to Penn State-Main Campus

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<p>Okay so here's my problem, </p>

<p>I'm scheduled to re-take the SATs Oct. 9th, and I know the scores won't be here until at least two weeks later. However, I know it's important to apply early to help get admission to PSU-Main Campus. I'm a horrible test-taker when it comes to standardized tests so I'm not even sure if the re-take is going to help, even though I am trying to prepare. So, my question is, would it help my admission chances for me to apply now, earlier, with my current stats, or should I wait until I re-test?</p>

<p>These are my stats:</p>

<p>SAT
Math- 620
Reading-590
Writing-520</p>

<p>GPA- 4.0 (weighted), and my rank is in the top 10%.</p>

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<p>I would apply now with your current stats.</p>

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<p>My son also has a 1210 Math/Reading like you (690/520); total of all 3 is 1700. 3.933 GPA, top 20% and he applied the first day the application went live. He is also retaking SAT 10/9 and ACT 10/23 (got 25 first time)… so your stats are a little bit better than his; I think you have a real strong chance… you should refer to the Penn State chances bubble chart… it kinds of gives you an idea as to where you stand
…here is the link: <a href=“http://admissions.psu.edu/info/counselors/bubble_chart06.pdf[/url]”>http://admissions.psu.edu/info/counselors/bubble_chart06.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
Locate your GPA on y axis and SAT on x - see where the 2 cross and you wil see that from this chart you look to be in great shape… of course, upping your scores even if just a little can always improve your odds…Hope that helps :)</p>

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<p>you’ll get in. I too am taking the Oct 9 SATs, but I am applying rolling (I sent my application yesterday and my SAT Scores today).</p>