Penn State/ Shreyer Honors College Chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I was just wondering what my chances are of getting into main campus and if there's any chance of the honors college (my brother went to PSU and was in Schreyer, not sure if that will help)?</p>

<p>GPA:
uweighted: 3.5 ish
weighted: 3.9
(Cumulative is low because of freshman year so hopefully they can see that!)</p>

<p>Class rank: top 10-15%</p>

<p>SAT: 2130 (M 640, CR 800, W 690) </p>

<p>APs:
US History - 4
World History - 5
Psych - 5</p>

<p>Senior year schedule: taking Mammalian Anatomy, Introductory Physiology & Physiology Lab at a local Penn State campus (8 credits total), AP Stat, Honors English, French 5 and a regular social studies</p>

<p>ECs:
Key Club - 9, 10, 11, 12
Varsity Club - 9, 10, 11, 12
French Club - 11, 12
Ziplining Club - Vice President - 12
New Student's Club - Officer - 12
NHS - 10, 11, 12
Winter track team - Varsity - 10, 11, 12
Spring track team - Varsity - 10, 11, 12 (a few awards)
Soccer team - JV - 9, 10, Indoor soccer team - 9, 10
Volunteering - tutor underprivileged students through school's NHS, help out at a soup kitchen, food pantry, church volunteering
Work - full time lifeguard & private swim lesson instructor during the summer, part-time restaurant employee year round</p>

<p>I know the honors college doesn't look at SATs so I was wondering if I have a chance if I write really solid essays?</p>

<p>I'm a white upper-middle class female from PA </p>

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<p>It’s a pretty competitive program, but since your own brother was selected, you should know better than most people who will post here! From what I understand, the recommendations, your essays, and grades are the core of what they consider. Are you a “global citizen”? Do you have outstanding recommendations for your character? The essays are where you will distinguish yourself. What do you think got your brother in?</p>