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Admissions Requirements

Admissions Tests Required: Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program: Recommended
Secondary School GPA: Required
Secondary School Rank: Recommended
Secondary School Record: Required
TOEFL: Required

Application Fees

$50
Undergrad Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee

Special Factors

AP Acceptance: Yes
Credit for Life Experience: Yes

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Contact Info

Address:
201 Old Main University Park, PA 16802-1589
Phone: (814) 865-5471
Admissions Phone: (814) 865-5471
General Site: www.psu.edu/
Admissions: admissions.psu.edu/
Application: admissions.psu.edu/apply/

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Tips for Prospective Students
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  • Alayna
  • Jun-17-2013 I am a current student here

    Don't overload! Its easy to get drawn into everything with so many options. Try to choose the activities that mean the most to you and remember that academics should always come first but that having a good college experience is just as important.

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  • Alexis
  • Jun-17-2013 I am a current student here

    - Visit Penn State (tours, panels) - Attend Spend A Fall Day or Achiever's Weekend (overnight experiences for prospective students) - Speak to students who are majoring in a field you are interested in studying - Try to network a little with students & alumni before you make your decision to come to Penn State

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  • Jacky Lee
  • Jun-17-2013 I am a current student here

    Make sure you schedule your classes on time! Having a senior student hold classes for you can make sure you schedule all the classes you want and help you create a comfortable schedule. Also remember that your academic adviser is there to help you! Try to meet with him/her every few months to discuss your academic progress.

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  • Gabrielle from East Brunswick, NJ
  • Jun-16-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Stay in town for a few days and walk around campus. You might think it's really big, but once you get the hang of things, it's super easy to get around.

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