Pennsylvania State University

“Have a highJan 06 2007Communications
Have a high gpa, take honors and AP if you can...I'm pretty sure they didn't even look at recommendations or extracurriculars, or at least not closely. The essay is a joke, like 2 paragraphs, so write about something different but really succinctly.
ACT: 31 SAT: 1980 Female

“They basically let in anyoneSep 22 2006Biology
They basically let in anyone. You're basically gaurunteed a spot if you write an essay without mispellings. If you have a High School GPA above 3.1 and an SAT above 1200, they'll offer you a spot on the honors.
SAT: 1190 Male

“Online application-your high schoolJul 16 2006Biology
Online application-your high school GPA is extremely important. For the honors college, your essays are the single most important factor. You have to have a 1350 SAT to apply, but it is not a factor in admission once you have met this minimum.
SAT: 1470 Male

“High SAT can make up for lowerJun 25 2005Business - Management and Administration
High SAT can make up for lower GPA, but don't count on it. ~3.4+ and you'll be good.
SAT: 1420 Male

“If you have goodMay 09 2005Chemical Engineering
If you have good grades and good SAT scores, you'll probably get in because virtually the entire criteria is based around those two factors. If you're out of state, it's a little tougher. If you're a borderline applicatn, try writing an essay online
SAT: 1370 Male