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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Test-Optional
If a student indicates that they want to have SAT or ACT scores used in the evaluation of their application for admission, will Penn State superscore?
If a student indicates that they want to have SAT or ACT scores used in the evaluation of their application for admission, will Penn State superscore?
Penn State will use a student’s highest combined score from one single test date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Test-Optional
When can students begin applying to Penn State as test-optional?
SAT/ACT scores are not required, but will they be a consideration?
How will Penn State make admission decisions without a standardized test score?
How should a student choose whether or not to have SAT or ACT exam scores considered in the evaluation of their application?
If a student wishes to have SAT or ACT exam scores considered as part of their application, how should they report the scores?
Are there students that will still be required to submit SAT or ACT exam scores as part of their application?
What if Penn State has already received SAT or ACT scores for a student, but that student does not want scores included in their application evaluation?
Are students able to change their mind about using test scores in the evaluation of their application to Penn State?
If a student indicates that they want to have SAT or ACT scores used in the evaluation of their application for admission, will Penn State superscore?
Is there a minimum grade point average for applicants?
Will SAT/ACT scores still be required for scholarship consideration?
Will SAT/ACT scores still be required for scholarship consideration for programs like the Schreyer Honors College or the Millennium Scholars Program?
If a student is admitted and commits to attending Penn State, will they need to submit SAT or ACT exam scores?
Are there additional documents or application requirements that need to be submitted if a student is applying without SAT or ACT exam scores?
Are international applicants able to apply to Penn State without SAT or ACT exam scores?
Will Penn State be test-optional for semesters beyond fall 2023?
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