Get To Know Penn State! Information for Prospective Students Introductory screen General welcome remarks

Penn State: Where You Want to Be Erie Worthington Scranton Shenango Wilkes-Barre Campuses with housing will appear in red Discuss housing issues DuBois Hazleton New Kensington Lehigh Valley University Park Schuylkill Beaver Berks Altoona McKeesport Abington York Delaware County Fayette Mont Alto

Location...Think About It Size Setting Housing Distance Transportation Slide does not build Review how to make campus choices and to focus on how to maximize opportunities for success

Academics 180+ Majors Accepted into a college Declare major end of sophomore year DUS Program

The Admissions Decision Intro to Admissions information How does the evaluation process happen? What kinds of things are we looking for to help us with our decision? How do we support you through the application process?

Admissions Evaluation 1/3 Standardized Test Scores 2/3 High School Record

High School Record Record from 9th through 11th grade Senior year schedule is reviewed AP or Honors credits Points to remember: 11th grade CUM GPA is used Sr schedule is reviewed Weighted GPA vs class rank and how we use this info 2/3

Standardized Tests 1/3 SAT or SAT I ACT - verbal and math scores only Junior year scores Highest score from a single test date Points to remember No SAT II How JR year scores are used and relation to Nov 30 date SR year scores and reevaluation

Tell Us About You Personal Statement Activities Listing Special Talent Slide does not build Personal Statement Avoid telling us how much you love PSU Tell us something special about yourself Accomplishments, talents, etc Activities Listing Everything you do in and out of school

Summer Session at University Park Exciting academic programs Transition Resources Flexibility Slide does not build Points to stress LEAP Program as an academic opportunity Transition from hs to college in more intimate environment Learning library and computer resources Possibility of flexibility in scheduling subsequent sememsters

If I apply by ... I can expect to hear by ... November 30 December 31 After Jan. 1 Slide will build on mouse click Each color appears with each mouse click Discuss app timing and stress Nov 30 date January 31 February 28 Before May 1 I can expect to hear by ...

www.psu.edu Slide does not build Additional information about PSU can be found at our web site Encourage exploration and fun Encourage students to keep posted for more activites and college fairs in their areas by checking our web site

Schreyer Honors College Screen does not build Mention expansion of the program, travel grant opportunities, etc. Applications due by February 1, 1999 Notification on or after April 1, 1999 Subject to change; contact program office

Estimated Yearly Costs Tuition: $14,800 Room & Board: $4,900 Books, etc.: $1,300 TOTAL: $21,000 *Summer: $4,000 Recruitment Team member: As a Penn Stater, many opportunities and options will present themselves, both for academic exploration, and social and cultural experiences. How you make decisions about academics, clubs, activities, and schedules will be uniquely yours. Every Penn State experience is different and every Penn Stater writes his or her own script. We will be sure you have the resources you need for guidance Now I’d like to introduce you to our student speaker, ?, and ?, who will talk a bit about academic life at Penn State.

Student Aid Who should apply? How do I apply? When do I apply? What types of aid are available? Slide builds but does not dim Basics of Financial Aid

Beyond the Books

Internships, Co-ops and More

Student Organizations

Sports and Recreation Slide does not build Getting involved enhances academic life Meet others with similar interests Opportunities for service and volunteering Cultural activities

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