As a prospective first-year student, I want to apply to Penn State. What are the two primary application platforms I can use? What is the application fee? What are the key deadlines for Early Action and Regular Decision? Additionally, explain the requirement for the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) and how it differs if I apply through the Common App versus MyPennState.
Navigate to the Penn State Undergraduate Admissions homepage (admissions.psu.edu). Click on the 'Apply' link or navigate to the 'Steps to Apply for First-Year Students' page. Identify the two primary application platforms for first-year students. Locate the application fee amount. Find the key deadlines for Early Action and Regular Decision applications. Identify the requirements for the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) and note any differences based on the application platform (MyPennState vs. Common App). Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Steps to Apply for First-Year Students' page. The agent identifies the two application platforms as 'MyPennState Application' and 'Common App Application'. The agent states the application fee as '$65 nonrefundable application fee'. The agent states the Early Action deadline as 'November 1'. The agent states the Regular Decision deadline as 'December 1'. The agent explains that the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) is required via MyPennState. The agent clarifies that if applying via Common App, the SRAR is completed later through a MyPennState profile created for the student, and Penn State does not accept the high school record available in the Common App.