<p>I'm currently waiting for my decision and I keep weighing my stats in my head to predict my chances but overall, my extracurriculars are big on my application. So I was just wondering how much the admissions office actually looks at the EC's in making a decision?</p>
<p>I have heard that they mainly look at GPA and standard test scores. If you fall into a grey area, they <em>might</em> look at your ECs. If you apply to a school like Pitt, they will take your ECs into account. Good luck!</p>
<p>“The high school grade-point average (GPA) accounts for approximately two-thirds of our decision. The remaining one-third is based on other factors, which may include standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), class rank, personal statement and activities list.”
[Basic</a> Admissions Requirements - Penn State Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://admissions.psu.edu/academics/majors/requirements/]Basic”>http://admissions.psu.edu/academics/majors/requirements/)</p>
<p>Ok thanks a lot for the info!! The reason I’m asking is because while my stats arent too bad (I have a 1830 collective SAT, 4.0 GPA in top 10% of class) the most influential thing on my application, I think, is the fact that I am an Eagle Scout, and I was just wondering if this will even play a part. But again, thanks!</p>
<p>Unfortunately that won’t be too influential to Penn State, but I’d say you’re in good shape with that 4.0. Congratulations on that great achievement!</p>
<p>Thanks! Just wish they would make a decision already so that this anxiety over waiting would be over! haha</p>