Passed Deadline - Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Penn State
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<p>Hello everyone!</p>

<p>I was wondering if it's too late to apply to Penn State since the priority deadline has passed? But if I do, would I have any chances?</p>

<p>Spanish Female from low-income family, out of state (Boston, Mass)</p>

<p>Major: Science, possibly biology or neuroscience</p>

<p>STATS:
GPA 3.73 unweighted, 4.2 weighted
SAT 2100
SAT II Chemistry 730, Biology 760, Spanish 800
AP Biology 5, Psychology 4, Art I 4, Art II 5</p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULAR:
Volleyball 4 years (captain)
Ice Hockey 2 years
National Arts Honors Society
Art club</p>

<p>AWARDS in chemistry, math, foreign language, art (winning art competition with gold medals 2 years in a row)</p>

<p>Not much community service to be honest though I've been volunteering as a patient representative for about 12 weeks now one day per week and a couple of months/weeks work experience shadowing doctors and surgeons (I'm planning to become a doctor) but I don't think that will make much of a difference? Not sure.</p>

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<p>It is not too late. My son applied around this time last year and was accepted. With the stats you’ve listed I think you have an excellent chance of admission.</p>

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<p>Penn State has rolling admissions. If you apply prior to December 31 I believe that you will hear back by Feb 28. The continue to admit students until their freshman class is full.</p>

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<p>thank you :slight_smile: If I may ask, what were your son’s stats? And was he accepted to the main campus, university park?</p>

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<p>@br2pi5 - Yes accepted to University Park for Fall 2012. SAT was 1870, UW GPA was 3.67. Class rank 9 out of 240. Mostly honors and AP classes. Lots of ECs but don’t know how much of a factor they are at Penn State. We are out of state.</p>

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<p>My D was also admitted to UP last year with 1840/3.73 unweighted. Rank 44/557. All honors/AP classes. Many ECs, but they don’t matter at Penn State.</p>

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<p>Oh yeah you are definitely in, no worries at all. I got my acceptance today! :)</p>