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

2. 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

3. Location...Think About It
Size
Setting
Housing
Distance
Transportation
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Review how to make campus choices and to focus on how to
maximize opportunities for success

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

5. 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?

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Tell Us About You Personal Statement Activities Listing Special Talent
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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

10. Summer Session at University Park
Exciting academic programs
Transition
Resources
Flexibility
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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

11. If I apply by ... I can expect to hear by ... November 30 December 31
After Jan. 1
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Discuss app timing and stress Nov 30 date
January 31
February 28
Before May 1
I can expect to hear by ...

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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

13. Schreyer Honors College
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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

14. 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.

15. Student Aid Who should apply? How do I apply? When do I apply?
What types of aid are available?
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Basics of Financial Aid

16. Beyond the Books

17. Internships, Co-ops and More

18. Student Organizations

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Getting involved enhances academic life
Meet others with similar interests
Opportunities for service and volunteering
Cultural activities

20. Please fill out your evaluation!
Thank you for coming!
Please fill out your evaluation!