What are my chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Penn State
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I was just wondering what my chances would be of getting into Penn State. I'm an entering Senior this year. </p>

<p>Here what i have so far:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.1 w (i know its not so great, but only one aspect)
SAT: 1860; 700 Math, 590 Writing, 570 Reading
ACT: 28
<em>by the way, i will be retaking both of those very soon</em></p>

<p>Next Year I'll be taking
AP Comp Sci
AP Stats</p>

<p>I've already taken (didn't do so well though)
AP World History - 1
AP United States History - 2
AP Physics B - 3</p>

<p>Varsity Tennis for 2 Years
Track and Field for 2 Years
Cross Country for 1 year</p>

<p>In about 3 clubs. I'm also planning on creating one this coming year.</p>

<p>Ethnicity: African American</p>

<p>So what do you think?</p>

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<p>You need a GPA of at least 3.5+</p>

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<p>You might have a chance at a branch campus...University Park? Not so much... Well, maybe if you raise the GPA significantly (it counts for 2/3 of the admissions decision) and raise those ACT/SAT scores, too. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Yeah, you need at least a 3.5 to have a shot. I still think you should give it a try, but make sure you apply to other places as well. Anyway, best of luck.</p>

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<p>You could have a shot with less than 3.5, I'd say 3.2 and you'd still have a "shot".</p>

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<p>3.1 is going to hurt. I would say 3.5 too or maybe 3.4.</p>

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<p>Thanks to All of you. I really appreciate the input.</p>

<p>I really plan on bringing up the GPA this year. I'm not sure but, would it help if i sent 1st semester grades of 12th grade??</p>

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<p>Probably not - they are pretty formula-driven, and your first semester's grades are unlikely to bring up that 3.1 to the necessary range. You could always go to a satellite for 2 yrs and then take the transfer to main as a backup plan. When you apply they'll ask if you'll accept a satellite, and which ones.</p>