I want to know what my chances are of getting into Penn State University.
SAT: 1530 (old) 1120 (new)
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)
Rank: 18/180
National Honor Society
8 honors classes
AP Biology
takes classes at local college (4 classes) (12 credits)
Applied January 27, 2017
Applied for summer session
Major: Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Nobody’s going to be able to give you an accurate answer since you applied after the priority deadline. We don’t know how many spots will be left after everyone who applied on time gets their decisions, or how competitive the remaining spots will be.
I agree with bodangles, but here is some info just in case. Their average new SAT score is 1260, and a 1120 would place you well below average (25th percentile SAT score is 1160). Average GPA is 3.57, and yours is above that, so that could compensate for your low SAT score. You’re in the top 10% of your class, so that also shows that you’ve done well academically, as does the fact that you’ve taken 8 honors classes, one AP class, and classes at a local college. Their acceptance rate is 55%, so I think you do have a pretty good chance of getting in, IF they processed your application in time/there are any spots left.
I got into University Park with a weighted 3.4 GPA, 1190 SAT and as an Undeclared major. I think you absolutely have a good chance, however, as they said above, you applying a long while after the priority date will definitely hinder your chances. You should also attempt to do some research about the competitiveness of your major- if I’m honest, I don’t think I would have gotten in if I had gone in with a declared major. I’m still surprised I got in at all. I still think everything about you looks really good, so don’t give up, but just keep in mind the depleting spots on that campus.