Is it true that Penn State considers GPA more than the SAT?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Penn State
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<p>Someone told my son this, that the GPA weighs more heavily than SAT's and that they don't consider the writing, does anyone know this for sure?</p>

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<p>Heres there admissions criteria.</p>

<p>2/3 GPA (unweighted, weighted and courseload)
1/3 SAT and Extra Curriculars.</p>

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<p>yea . . they do look at GPA more then anything elese</p>

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<p>My son is at Penn State. Yes, GPA/rank is the main thing they look at more than SATs. If you are in the “questionable range” THEN they would read the essay - otherwise they ignor it. (When my son applied 4 years ago the essay was optional, but he took my advice and wrote one since that always shows initiative).</p>

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<p>The essay is still optional.</p>

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<p>i sent a personal statement, one essay, and an extra letter to penn state. regardless of whether they read them or not i want them to know i am interested.</p>