<p>Hey, here's my stats</p>
<p>GPA: 3.1(uw) 3.3(w)
SAT's:1240/1600 and 1870/2400</p>
<p>I've got average ec's</p>
<p>I'm in state and planning on applying summer session. I also plan on applying in August right when the application becomes available.</p>
<p>What do you guys think? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>What school within Penn State are you applying to? You might get in the Liberal Arts school since you're in-state.</p>
<p>I would be applying to the Liberal Arts school. Do you think my chances are decent if applying for summer session?</p>
<p>Yeah you should have an ok shot since you're in-state.</p>
<p>Are the standards for admission different for in state vs. oos?</p>
<p>yes, oos treated no differently.</p>
<p>why does mightynick say "you should have an ok shot since you're in-state. "</p>
<p>because like any state school, it is easier to get into if you live in that state.</p>
<p>Probably because PSU UP is 70% in state undergrads, 30% oos. Admissions criteria are the same.</p>
<p>I undertand that 70& of the students are in state. What I am asking is why its easier for in state. for example if both an oos and in state applicant have the same academic profile lets say 1180 SAT and 3.5 gpa, why would it be easier for the in state student to gain admission? if oos as "SAX" said, are not treated any differently.</p>
<p>is there some law that mandates the university to have lower admissions standards for in state vs. oos? is some rule that prohibits PSU from having too many oos students?</p>
<p>Because its a state university, under state law it must have a certain percentage of in-state students for it to be eligible for state funding.</p>
<p>thanks mightynick</p>
<p>Actually Penn State isn't part of Pennsylvania's state university system, which includes schools like Bloomsburg, Millersville, West Chester, etc. To quote from PSU's website, "Today Penn State is one of four 'state-related' universities (along with the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University), institutions that are not state-owned and -operated but that have the character of public universities and receive substantial state appropriations." There is no quota, and no difference in admission standards for in-state versus out-of-state students. Residency is not a factor in admission decisions.</p>
<p>that is wrong...psu treats in and out of state teh same it is no easier to get in if your from pa...look at their common data set</p>
<p>that's what i thought, but mightynick seemed to think otherwise. being from new york, i wasn't sure.</p>
<p>so, just so i am clear, residency does not seem to be an advantage in the admissions process?</p>
<p>grapefruit... i still think you have a solid shot of getting in.</p>
<p>Yeah I guess at PSU its different, but most state schools do prefer in-state kids.</p>
<p>I think Pitt is the same situation. Not part of the state system</p>
<p>any more thoughts on my chances??</p>