<p>My D has her heart set on Smeal for marketing. We are out of state. Her GPA is 4.2 weighted, rank 21/300, but only a 26 ACT. Are there other majors to choose from that are easier to get into as a second choice on her application? Thanks for any insight.</p>
<p>You'll be completely fine with those stats.</p>
<p>Good luck on the application process. You should be proud of your daughter with those stats. As far as the process for "choosing marketing" in Smeal - that happens competitively after the students 3rd semester at PSU. The major programs in SMEAL are "bid for" in your sophomore year and are assigned according to GPA of the students first 3 semesters. This is explained under the SMEAl section on PSU.com. Currently Finance is the most competitive major in the school I believe and for example, it required a 3.3 GPA to apply this past March. Good luck! I am sure it will work out.</p>