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I honestly have no idea
2014-2015 Pennsylvania State University Application Thread
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I was put on hold post-interview and it was via e-mail so my guess would be that rejections are via e-mail as well.
So I too was put in the "hold" column pre-interview today. Does anyone actually know what that means? I have a hard time imagining they haven't reviewed most applicants by now and it would appear there is a lot they have interviewed and not gotten back with yet. This is really frustrating and I don't know what to make of it.
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When were you complete? I'm sure that the pre-interview hold moves !!
I was complete 8/24/14 and I'm OOS. I'm sure it does move but how many people are on it? How many people move? These are all things they should tell us - these are our lives!
It's hard to wait, but try to stay POSITIVE !!
early November
Depends on where you have an acceptance to, probably. If you're only "fairly happy", I think it is worth the interview if you are able to afford it. If not, relax and enjoy the rest of the year and summer.
No. If you plan to drive around...rent a car. Taxis are pretty expensive.
how expensive? I need to get from the amtrak station to the college of medicine (~13 miles). I'm not able to book a rental car online (not 25 yet), and it will be an extra $27 charge if I do manage to get a rental car.
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Usually if you say that you are a medical student/going to a medical school interview they waive the under 25 fee. You can definitely book a rental car online, you just pay at the kiosk.
Interviewed Oct 6, still no word :/
Yikes!
I interviewed December 17th, I thought my wait this far was terrible. I guess I better get used to it.
Does anyone know the name of the head admissions secretary? I think her name was Linda but I do not remember.
Congrats! I interviewed the same week. Hopefully I hear something in the next few days..
Mind sharing stats, IS/OOS?
OOS, 3.8, 29!
Oooo this makes me happy. Congrats to you!
Keep your hopes up, everyone. If you really want it, you'll get it.
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Is PSU receptive to in the area emails?
nope.
If an applicant is rejected pre-interview, will it be updated to say so on the portal?
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I'm not too sure about the portal since I never bothered to check, but they send pre-interview rejections via email. I got one last year around april-may
Got accepted today! If anyone saw my last post keep up hope. I interviewed in October and just got the packet in the mail this morning. I could not be happier! I loved this school and the children's hospital when I came to visit. If any of you have been waiting a while to hear back the wait is worth it.
Congratulations!!
when did you interview?? Do we know if there is a "normal" timeframe the post-interview holds go out?
Interviewed late November
Totally depends on your placement on the list. If you are in the "high hold" catagory your chances are much better than if you are in the "low hold" category. No real way for you to find out though. Good luck and don't lose hope. Anything is possible until July.
To bad Penn State doesn't reveal anything about their wait list..that and there isn't ever any movement until late May and June. Kinda puts a damper on plans...
I really hope everything works out for you. It's not over yet!
When did you interview?
Just got an email today that my app has been placed in the 'continue to review' category. I'm guessing this is a hold? I was complete in July
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Can any current students comment on scholarships. OOS tuition is high.
In state tuition is high too. From what I heard don't expect anything, even IS.
I don't think many people get scholarships. Armed forces scholarships include tuition, housing, and a stipend.
Thank you...this whole process is just brutal. I am very grateful for a hold and not a rejection, but it is disheartening to know I will be in limbo for several more months. The wait is killer!
I interviewed late November. Best of luck to you too!
Scholarships are definitely available. More so for in state residents. I'm OOS and still got some scholarships. You should check your financial aid letter for any mention of a scholarship.
