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High school students applying for undergraduate spots at Penn State University through fall 2025 won’t have to take the SAT or ACT for admission, as the state’s flagship public institution is extending its test-optional policy once again. Penn State introduced the program in 2020 as a one-year pilot during the

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Instead of focusing on SAT and ACT scores, Penn State will take a closer look at applicants' grades, personal statement, and coursework.

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Penn State's overall enrollment for fall 2022 remains relatively strong at a total of 88,116 students, with a slight decrease of less than 1%. For a fourth consecutive year, the University saw a rise in underrepresented student enrollment. Significant international student enrollment gains also were seen in a gradual increase from the 2020 COVID decline.  

IMAGE: Penn State "I am thrilled that the Rob Pangborn Honorary Fund will be available to help us advance student success across Penn State," said Denise Poole, director of student success initiatives. "Our ultimate goal is to grow the culture of care that exists for students across the University, and this funding will help us to achieve this vision." As vice president and dean for Undergraduate Education for nearly 15 years, Pangborn played a critical role in Penn States educational mission b...

Penn State will continue making SAT and ACT score submissions optional for high schoolers applying for admission through summer and fall 2023, the university announced Tuesday. Penn State hopes the decision will ease high schoolers’ anxieties while testing is disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. “We have heard from many students, parents, and high school counselors that this is placing a great deal of stress on applicants,” assistant vice president for Undergraduate Education and execut...