Application 1
Where can students apply to Penn State?
¿Dónde pueden los estudiantes aplicar para Penn State?
MyPennState or Common App
What is the form Penn State uses to review an applicant’s high school coursework and grades?
¿Cuál es el formulario que utiliza Penn State para revisar los cursos y las calificaciones de la escuela secundaria de una aplicacion?
Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)
In what town is Penn State located? The campus that you are visiting right now.
¿En qué ciudad se encuentra Penn State? El campus que estás visitando en este momento.
State College or University Park
What is Penn State's official Mascot?
¿Cuál es la mascota oficial de Penn State?
The Nittany Lion!
Who makes up a student's college team? These are the people that are going to support you through the college process.
¿Quién forma el equipo universitario de un estudiante? Estas son las personas que te apoyarán durante el proceso universitario.
Parents, extended family members, teachers, counselors, mentors, coach
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When is the application deadline for first year students?
¿Cuándo es la fecha límite de solicitud para estudiantes de primer año?
November 1 (Early Action)
December 1
Rolling Admissions
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How many campuses does Penn State have?
¿Cuántas ubicaciones tiene Penn State?
20
How do students get involved outside of the classroom at Penn State?
¿Cómo se involucran los estudiantes fuera de clases en Penn State?
Students can get involved in clubs and organizations, jobs, and by studying abroad.
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What is Penn State's chant?
¿Cuál es el canto de Penn State?
WE ARE...PENN STATE!
In what year of high school can students apply to college?
¿En qué año de secundaria pueden aplicar los estudiantes a la universidad?
12th grade
What application materials are required as part of the application process?
¿Qué materiales de solicitud se requieren como parte del proceso de solicitud?
Application, Self Reported Academic Record (SRAR), Test Scores-if applicable
Do all campuses have the same GPA requirement?
¿Todos los campus tienen el mismo requisito de GPA?
No, University Park is the most competitive due to the amount of applications that are received.
High School GPA (unweighted 4.0 scale )3.65-3.94 (UP) 3.15-3.81 (Campuses)
What kind of jobs do students have?
¿Qué tipo de trabajos tienen los estudiantes?
On campus job (dining commons, gym facilities)
Off Campus at stores or restaurants
PSU departments (admissions, academic colleges, etc.)
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What were Penn State's original colors?
¿Cuáles eran los colores originales de Penn State?
Pink and Black
Students focus on these things in high school to help them go to college.
Los estudiantes se concentran en estas cosas en la escuela secundaria para ayudarlos a ir a la universidad.
Students focus on their classes and grades, saving money, getting a job, getting involved in school activities, thinking about their interests outside of school, etc.
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Which office at Penn State can provide information on scholarships and financial aid?
¿Qué oficina de Penn State puede brindar información sobre becas y ayuda financiera?
The Office of Student Aid, Undergraduate Admissions, Academic Colleges
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Penn State has 20 Campuses. Students can choose a first choice campus on their application and an alternate choice campus. Students can also choose to attend a smaller campus two years and then transition to University Park the remaining two years. What is this called?
Penn State tiene 20 campus. Los estudiantes pueden elegir un campus de primera opción en su solicitud y un campus de opción alternativa. Los estudiantes también pueden optar por asistir a un campus más pequeño durante dos años y luego hacer la transición a University Park los dos años restantes. ¿Cómo se llama esto?
2+2 Plan
What are the names of the residence hall areas where students can live on campus?
¿Cuáles son los nombres de las áreas de residencias donde los estudiantes pueden vivir en el campus?
Residence Halls-East, West, South, North and Pollock
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What form of transportation do students use to get to classes and around campus?
¿Qué medio de transporte usan los estudiantes para llegar a clases y desplazarme por el campus?
Walk, bike, scooter, bus system
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What do you call an event where college representatives meet with students and their families to discuss educational options and programs?
¿Cómo se llama un evento donde representantes universitarios se reúnen con estudiantes y sus familias para discutir opciones y programas de su universidad?
College Fair
What type of academic credit does Penn State accept?
¿Qué tipo de crédito académico acepta Penn State?
Penn State accepts AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, and College credit.
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In high school, students must take these course subjects to be eligible for review.
En la escuela secundaria, los estudiantes deben tomar estas materias para ser elegibles para la aplicacion.
(4) English
(3) Social Studies, Humanities, or Arts
(3) Science
(3) Math-Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
(2) World Language
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What office do students go to if they want to study abroad?
¿A qué oficina acuden los estudiantes si quieren estudiar en el extranjero?
The Office of Education Abroad or your academic advisor
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What does Penn State provide to keep students safe?
¿Qué ofrece Penn State para mantener seguros a los estudiantes?
There are blue light boxes that students can ring if they ever feel unsafe or need someone to escort them to their dorm. Campus Police is also always around.
Name two factors or characteristics to consider about a college when deciding where to apply?
Nombre dos factores o características a considerar acerca de una universidad al decidir dónde aplicar?
Location, size, cost, academic programs, clubs and organizations
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