Thinking about chances & sweating!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Penn State
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<p>Hey CCers, I really don't know if I can get into PSU, but this is my 3rd choice for schools, and I'm dieing to send my app in. How much of a reach is this school for me?</p>

<p>Will be applying before November 30th.
race: other- hispanic/asian/caucasian
male from a competitive public school in NY.
planned major- journalism
GPA- 89.91, so about a 3.5 uw
SAT- 520 CR, 550 M, 630 W retaking this weekend woot woot
AP- 3- English Lang
AP- 2- USH</p>

<p>Freshman and Sophomore years: 6 honors classes combined
Junior year classes:
- AP Humanities USH
- AP Humanities English
- IB Theory of Knowledge
Senior year classes:
- IB Theory of Knowledge
- IB Spanish
- IB English</p>

<p>SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
JV Indoor Track
Freshman Baseball
JV Volleyball
Sports Challenge Club
Table Tennis Club
Gifted and Talented
Features Editor of School Newspaper
International Baccalaureate Program</p>

<p>HONORS AND AWARDS:
Olde English F Award
Spanish National Honor Society
Dimensions Literary Magazine</p>

<p>OUT-OF-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
Little League Baseball
Guitar Lessons- 2 years
Writers & Books Camp
Camp College Prep
Marketing lessons from Rochester Red Wings (Minor League Baseball Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins)
I also went to Peru to work on my IB paper</p>

<p>VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Work at Empire State Games
Other volunteering (minimal though)</p>

<p>PAID WORK EXPERIENCE:
Little League Baseball Umpire</p>

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<p>That SAT score is def hurting you.</p>

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<p>I think you have a shot, your gpa is low with a few AP's and your SAT is low but there is still a chance.</p>

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<p>That doesnt get you in with in state a lot of the time.</p>

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<p>well I sure hope you can get in; our stats are <em>very</em> similar, though I think you're more impressive. I almost hope I get rejected so my heart doesn't break when I have to say no. <em>tear</em></p>