Can I get into Penn State?

Can I get into Penn State Main Campus right away?

• I have a 3.0, I got a 1710 on my SATs (but I plan on taking two more times) I am a junior and this year I took two AP class, AP English and AP Chemistry. Next year, I have AP European History, AP Statistics, AP Biology, and two honors classes. (Astronomy and Environmental Chemistry) I have been in German Club since I was freshman, played tennis as a freshman, and made JV tennis as a sophomore. I plan on doing some volunteer work as well, and my dad is a Penn State University alumni. What do you think my chances are of making main campus? I'm worried because of my GPA. I do not want to have to do a branch campus for two years. Also, what should I get on my SATs to make up for my low GPA? (This is the GPA on my report card. I am not sure if it is weighted or unweighted) Thank you!

• Answer:

  Your grades and SAT score are a bit low. Are you in-state? Cuz that would help? And are you a minority? Cuz that would also help. Otherwise, you might have to attend another school for a year or two and then transfer.