Pennsylvania State University

“If your SAT's weren't the best (like mine!!) APPLYMar 30 2005Psychology
if your SAT's weren't the best (like mine!!) APPLY EARLY!!! I'm talking august before senior year of high school.
SAT: 1130 Female

“Like someone else mentioned, I spelled my name correctlyMar 13 2005Economics
Like someone else mentioned, I spelled my name correctly and was able to string more than 3 words together for my application. It also helps to pay sufficient postage on your application.

All I needed was an SAT score of over 1500, and they pretty much shit themselves accepting me.
SAT: 1510 Male

“I applied to a branch campus instead of directlyMar 09 2005Biology
I applied to a branch campus instead of directly into main campus. I have heard that if you choose a major that only certain campuses offer, you have a better chance of getting into your first choice. After you get in, you can always change your mind.... I did 5 times.
Female

“Anyone can get into Penn State, but, it's notFeb 26 2005Engineering Department
Anyone can get into Penn State, but, it's not an easy thing to get into your desired major. Be prepared to work like machines. But then again, you'll always find time on the weekends to get drunk, get laid, all that good stuff.
Although I'd say if the grades suck, do something big for your high school extracurriculars, like a black belt in martial arts, high school student council, garage band, whatever, as long as it's something that might make you different or unique from the millions of people that are applying.
SAT: 1030 Male

“Get involved in organizations and clubsDec 22 2004Electrical Engineering
Get involved in organizations and clubs...

Study hard and work hard in school...

Try to stand out amongst your classmates (Do something different)...

Be Honest and yourself on the application...

Take Practice SAT and ACT courses
SAT: 1360 Male