College/University

Research Questions

General Information
1. Where is this school located? How long would it take you to get there from Garnet Valley? How
do you feel about this distance?
Located in State College, PA. It would take about 3 hours from Garnet Valley. I think this
is a good distance that I would be comforatbwe with.
2. How many undergraduate students attend this school? How many graduate students?
40,363 undergraduates and 14,000 graduates.
3. List three sports, clubs, and/or organizations that the school offers that interest you. Consider
Greek life (fraternities/ sororities), campus ministry, study abroad opportunities, community service
organizations, etc.
Club lacrosse, a sorority, and THON.
4. What kind of internships are available to students of this school?
Try to find the answer to this question for your prospective major.
Companys like Cigna and Erie insurance offer internships to actuary science majors.
5. What is the campus setting (urban, suburban, rural, etc.)? What kinds of off-campus experiences
are available to students at this school?
Urban campus with lots to do and places to eat
6. What are three majors that this school offers that you would like to consider?
Actuary sciences, Business economics, and accounting.
7. What is this school’s job placement rate for graduating students?
83%

Application Information
8. When is the application deadline? ​Nov 1
9. Does this school accept the common application?! ​Yes
10. What are the SAT/ACT requirements for this school? ​SAT:1160-12360 ACT:25-30
11. What are the GPA/Class Rank requirements for this school? ​3.59
12. What other admissions requirements are there? SAT 2, letters of recommendation, personal
statement, interview, audition, etc.? ​test scores, HS GPA,
13. Is this school “Safety” “Reach” or “Middle of the Road” for you? ​Safety/Middle of the Road

Campus Life/Services on Campus

14. Where is the Health Center and/or Counseling Center located and what are the hours? How do
you make an appointment at the Counseling Center?
On-campus open from 8am-5pm.
15. What are the hours for the Writing Center? Do you need an appointment or can you just drop in?
Sunday:2pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday:10am-10pm, Friday:10am-6pm. Offer drop-in and
appointment hours, and online appointments too.
16. What academic supports/curricular accommodations can students with special learning needs
receive?
There is a center for student disability resources that help accommodate these types of
needs.