<p>I will be a freshman next year with a possibility of going to Penn State Behrend campus and do the 2+2 plan. We’ll i was wondering do Freshman from these branch campuses have an opportunity to get tickets to the football game? I’d imagine its something like a lottery system or something? What about basketball games too?</p>
<p>what did YOU hav to get in? by this mean gpa SAT scores extra curricular activities. i dont mean to be to personal, im just wondering</p>
<p>golilbill: I have no experience with satellite campuses whatsoever so I can’t answer your question. I’d be surprised if it wasn’t online somewhere: either on Behrend’s site or the Athletic one.</p>
<p>goldberg97: I had a roughly 3.6 GPA and just over a 2000 on the SAT. I didn’t have super strong ECs but they showed continuity throughout high school, not just a bunch of random things I joined junior year.</p>
<p>Penn State Abington Info???
I’m an international student and I got in Abington last week. Before this I didn’t realize Abington and University Park are 2 different schools! </p>
<p>So PLEASE define Abington:
- Is it a community college or it’s just another part of Penn State?
- Does it share the same ranking as Park?
- I was accepted to Smeal College of Business as well, so am I guaranteed to go to Park automatically after 2 years?
- Does it offer all the courses I need to make it to Park Campus?
- Any other info I need to know?</p>
<p>Also, some stats, I have an SAT score of 1960, TOEFL score of 103 (outta 120), GPA 4.3 (unweighted). I was offered a $2500 scholarship and invitation to Honor Program at Abington.</p>
<p>Thank you SO much</p>
<p>I now regret having “anything” at the end of this thread title…</p>
<p>Sadly I don’t know much about Abington, but here goes.</p>
<ol>
<li>It’s technically a branch campus, not a community college. It’s a part of Penn State, just at a different location than those at UP.</li>
<li>It doesn’t really get “ranked” persay because it’s a branch campus.</li>
<li>Everyone is guaranteed to Main after two years at a branch (I think).</li>
<li>I sure hope so, if not it would be pretty useless huh?</li>
<li>Nope.</li>
</ol>
<p>Were you accepted to Main as well? By the looks of your numbers I’m pretty surprised you didn’t get offered admission to Main.</p>
<p>Hey thanks Duke26! That’s really helpful 
and noooo, sadly it’s myself that applied for Abington at the first place because i thought they were the same 
But since i am moving to Park, this wouldn’t matter that much right?</p>
<p>How are the SLO options, specifically the Ehouse? Is there less partying in those houses, are they more calm?</p>
<p>When do we recieve housing locations? If we change our preferences early do we have a better chance of getting good housing?</p>
<p>Which halls are the best for freshmen?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I don’t know much about the SLO’s firsthand because I don’t live in one, but the I can tell you that just because it’s an SLO doesn’t mean there won’t be partying in the dorms/loud people. That doesn’t mean there automatically will be either, just don’t expect it to be silent there 24/7.</p>
<p>I think I received the housing thing like early summer (Late May/Early June maybe?). I don’t know what you mean by changing preferences early, though. </p>
<p>There really isn’t a “best” halls for freshmen, all five options have definite pros and cons. Those are scattered about in this thread and forum, but if you want I can line them out again.</p>
<p>I hate to ask but would you mind doing a dorm comparison with pros/cons?</p>
<p>OK let’s see:</p>
<p>-East:
Pros: With all freshmen (not ALL OF the freshmen), surrounded with friend-making opportunities; if you’re looking to party, chances are so are the people here, either in their room or pregaming before getting the White Loop downtown; honestly there are no other pros
Cons: Geographically isolated from buildings where your classes will most likely be; can be loud/rowdy at pretty much any time of the day/night; smaller rooms with different setup compared to those of Pollock, South, etc.</p>
<p>-Pollock:
Pros: Great location on Pollock Road near main academic buildings; slightly larger rooms than in East (more floor space); generally much quieter, but that’s not definite for all floors obviously
Cons: Not necessarily in an entire hall full of freshman, mixed with some older students (not by floor though); “miss out” on the “freshman experience” of East</p>
<p>-South:
Pros: Large rooms; location
Cons: Walk to Redifer could be annoying (without Simmons); not many freshman live here outside of the Honors College (if any)</p>
<p>-West:
Pros: Best food options, hands down; can be a convenient location; nicest area in general; many SLOs are here so you could build a sense of community (I guess?)
Cons: Depends on the situation, but it could be far away from your classes; not too many freshman live here, though still some do</p>
<p>-North:
Pros: If you prefer the “suite”-style living, with your own bathroom and such; air conditioning
Cons: Seems kind of isolated</p>
<p>I hope that helps a little. I kind of rushed through this but I’m sure other posters will be able to add to/correct what I said.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot. Very helpful. My one follow-up would be, as an OOS student, is it hard to meet more people as freshmen living in west halls?</p>
<p>Personally I don’t find starting locations (i.e. OOS or from PA) to play all that big a role here in anything in particular (other than tuition of course). Meeting people will all depend on you and how open, personable, and friendly you are.</p>
<p>emc992, My son lived in E House (McKee) for two years and it was a good experience for him. One of the requirements of living in the house is a (fairly minor) commitment to participating in social and academic events. I think it was two per semester and some examples that I remember were watching an away football game together as a group (undoubtedly food was involved) and a cookie decorating party (social) and participating in a resum</p>
<p>You said the North hall is isolated, but is it a good option for a Business major like me? If I cant get the SLO is it still worth it to live in there?</p>
<p>duke26:
How much effect and impact do the FTCAP tests have?</p>
<p>NewEra93: North Halls are isolated, but like you mention they’re pretty close to the Business Building. If you can’t get into the SLO you want, East is always an option too since it’s right there.</p>
<p>eromano333: I literally bombed my Chem part of it, but explained to my advisor that I aced it two years ago and had simply forgot most of it, so I didn’t have to take the introductory High school level Chem here. I’ve heard the complete opposite though. The key is talking to your advisor on your FTCAP and deciding what’s best for you and your schedule first semester.</p>
<p>Do you have to take Chem ? I was awful at chemistry when I took it and plan on taking Business, which shouldn’t really involve chemistry. I also have a SUPA credit which is supposed to take the place of my chemistry credits.</p>
<p>Thank you so much!</p>
<p>Also, if I was admitted for the summer of 2011 what does that mean and when do I start?</p>
<p>P.S. If i pick the business SLO, should I still put down north hall, suite etc… as choice 1 in the residence area preference section? or should i put down East hall?</p>
<p>eromano333: If you check the recommended academic plan you can see if you have to take Chem. There’s a very good chance you’ll have to take it regardless of your major as part of Gen Ed. Idk what SUPA is though, pray that that gets you out of Chem 110.</p>
<p>NewEra93: Check out this website regarding summer ([Summer</a> Session - University Park](<a href=“http://www.psu.edu/SummerSession/more_about.htm]Summer”>http://www.psu.edu/SummerSession/more_about.htm))</p>
<p>That would depend where you want to live. Chances are you’ll get into the SLO, just make sure to put that as your first choice.</p>
<p>eromano333: I agree with Duke in that you should check the recommended academic plan, but I disagree that you would have to take it as a Gen Ed. They don’t recommend specific classes you have to take as Gen Eds, only they a certain number of credits end up in a specific area (i.e. 9 credits in Humanities, 6 in Science, 6 in whatever the other category is). Also, these totals aren’t necessarily correct either.</p>
<p>What I can tell you for sure, it that I only took 3 credits in Science, and the Course was EARTH 101 (Natural Disasters vs. Hollywood). I specifically avoided having to take chemistry. It can be done, lol.</p>