2014-2015 Pennsylvania State University Application Thread

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You guys don't think it's such a big deal to leave the SAT/ACT scores blank right? Didn't feel like going back and digging them up from collegeboard and such lol.
 
Sandmeezy said:
You guys don't think it's such a big deal to leave the SAT/ACT scores blank right? Didn't feel like going back and digging them up from collegeboard and such lol.
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It's not a big deal for me because now they're looking at you vs. me and I took the extra 5 minutes to find my scores and you didn't feel like doing it. So, nope.
 
Sandmeezy said:
You guys don't think it's such a big deal to leave the SAT/ACT scores blank right? Didn't feel like going back and digging them up from collegeboard and such lol.
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I am pretty sure they are only used for statistical purposes so it shouldn't have any impact on your application.
 
I was just kidding! I'm actually very interested to see what they do with them. Maybe they somehow try to correlate ACT/SAT scores with MCAT/GPA and then acceptances?
 
stickshifthonda said:
I was just kidding! I'm actually very interested to see what they do with them. Maybe they somehow try to correlate ACT/SAT scores with MCAT/GPA and then acceptances?
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Haha I know buddy, it's all good! Yeah I was thinking the same thing, my main concern was whether they incorporate it into admissions but that would just be ridiculous and maybe my neuroticism is just catching up to me with this whole process lol.
 
Sandmeezy said:
Haha I know buddy, it's all good! Yeah I was thinking the same thing, my main concern was whether they incorporate it into admissions but that would just be ridiculous and maybe my neuroticism is just catching up to me with this whole process lol.
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Yeah, it's tough to NOT think about this stuff- literally a year of waiting that decides our future!
 
I'm not applying until next year, but, would mentioning in the secondary for "why psu" that attending undergrad here was an influence be a bad idea?
 
ciestar said:
I'm not applying until next year, but, would mentioning in the secondary for "why psu" that attending undergrad here was an influence be a bad idea?
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Personally I would be hesitant about doing so just because the med school is in Hershey and there are no undergrads there. However, if you had a chance to work/interact with someone from the med school then I don't see why you can't do that. Or maybe if it's something about THON? 🙂
 
TxC said:
Personally I would be hesitant about doing so just because the med school is in Hershey and there are no undergrads there. However, if you had a chance to work/interact with someone from the med school then I don't see why you can't do that. Or maybe if it's something about THON? 🙂
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I'd say go ahead and mention how much you loved the PSU community, especially if you're looking at going up to UP for 3rd and 4th year. We have a lot of PSU grads here! Just focus on how the community inspire you and how much you want to continue to be a part of it.


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sashka1 said:
if im retaking my mcat in september, should i answer one of the questions as "no wait for my mcat score" or "begin procesing immediately"
any thoughts? i have all my letters in and cranking out this secondary today
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It'll depend on if you want them to see your new score before lookin at your app. We interviewed till like April so you won't be screwed if you tell them to wait. It's totally your call.


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II received today! 3.9+ science and cumulative GPAs, 37 MCAT, in state resident. Submitted the secondary last month (like the day after it came out) but my letter packet was just uploaded last week so I probably wasn't complete until about a week ago.

The email said my interview date needs to be within 5 weeks of today but when I went to schedule the interview, the earliest date available to me was about 6-7 weeks from now. Anyone else have this problem? I'm going to call the admissions office tomorrow just to double check on that.
 
Tappinfool66 said:
II received today! 3.9+ science and cumulative GPAs, 37 MCAT, in state resident. Submitted the secondary last month (like the day after it came out) but my letter packet was just uploaded last week so I probably wasn't complete until about a week ago.

The email said my interview date needs to be within 5 weeks of today but when I went to schedule the interview, the earliest date available to me was about 6-7 weeks from now. Anyone else have this problem? I'm going to call the admissions office tomorrow just to double check on that.
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I am in the same situation. I have to assume that it's no big deal but let us know when you have an answer!
 
Tappinfool66 said:
II received today! 3.9+ science and cumulative GPAs, 37 MCAT, in state resident. Submitted the secondary last month (like the day after it came out) but my letter packet was just uploaded last week so I probably wasn't complete until about a week ago.

The email said my interview date needs to be within 5 weeks of today but when I went to schedule the interview, the earliest date available to me was about 6-7 weeks from now. Anyone else have this problem? I'm going to call the admissions office tomorrow just to double check on that.
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Yeah-- I had this issue too. I called and they were really nice and told me not to worry about it.


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kl0117 said:
Are a lot of the days already filling up for early interviews when you went to schedule?
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To be honest, I'm not really sure. I was at work and in a rush when I scheduled my interview so I just picked the earliest date available without really looking at the rest.
 
smpbound said:
II. Avg gpa. Below avg mcat. There is hope for the rest of us.

That five wk limit is meaningless bc there are only a few interview dates available when you sign on. You pick what's available. It's not worth calling the office about.
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Congrats!! Could you tell me when you were completed?
 
smpbound said:
II. Avg gpa. Below avg mcat. There is hope for the rest of us.

That five wk limit is meaningless bc there are only a few interview dates available when you sign on. You pick what's available. It's not worth calling the office about.
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how much below avg if you don't mind sharing publicly?
congrats!
 
MadridistaI said:
Would coming from another country and learning a new language suffice as solving a complex problem? I really have no idea of what I should be talking about.
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Exactly what I am doing.
 
I really like this secondary. Short and sweet.
 
Complete 7/20 here. They may have passed over my app already but I'm not giving up hope just yet!

Congrats to those with invites already and to those without, it's still mad early
 
There is hope!! To those of you who don't think you have a chance:
Just received II today :soexcited:. Stats below average (IS)
Not really sure what they're looking for, since I have decent ECs, but nothing stellar. Perhaps the LORs helped? Fit?
Submitted secondary 8/2, letter from graduate professor received 8/11.
It's a long and confusing process, but keep strong! I think adcoms really take a look at you holistically and determine whether you are a good fit!
Good luck!
 
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aspiringdoc2019hopeful said:
There is hope!! To those of you who don't think you have a chance:
Just received II today :soexcited:. Stats below average on almost every aspect: 3.39 cGPA/3.23 sGPA/ 30 MCAT (IS)
Not really sure what they're looking for, since I have decent ECs, but nothing stellar. Perhaps the LORs helped? Fit?
Submitted secondary 8/2, letter from graduate professor received 8/11.
It's a long and confusing process, but keep strong! I think adcoms really take a look at you holistically and determine whether you are a good fit!
Good luck!
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Congrats! Did you ever receive a complete email from them?
 
Did anyone complete the survey for staying with a student host? I filled it out, submitted it and it said "2013-2014." I am not sure if I should be concerned since they could be just reusing this form.
 
I submitted my secondary 7/29 but never got a complete email. I called admissions today and they told me to send an email, which I did. I wonder what happened to my app.
 
I never got a complete email either, but I'm complete on the portal.
 
IL Pre Med said:
I submitted my secondary 7/29 but never got a complete email. I called admissions today and they told me to send an email, which I did. I wonder what happened to my app.
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I have the same problem. Submitted on Aug 1st, but no complete email yet. Just emailed them. Hopefully, they will fix it soon.
 
I don't think anyone has gotten a complete email from Penn State, even people who already have an II.
 
Well the email I received when my secondary was completed said that my secondary was complete but my application wasn't.

"You will receive another email, several weeks from today, informing you that your application is complete and is being submitted to the Admissions Committee for review."

So I'm going to be patient and wait for that email even though I have the green check next to complete on my portal!
 
stickshifthonda said:
Well the email I received when my secondary was completed said that my secondary was complete but my application wasn't.

"You will receive another email, several weeks from today, informing you that your application is complete and is being submitted to the Admissions Committee for review."

So I'm going to be patient and wait for that email even though I have the green check next to complete on my portal!
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I called them yesterday becuase I recieved the same email after I submitted 7/22 but have yet to get another email.
They said that although my application is complete, it hasn't been submitted for review yet which is why I haven't gotten the email...slightly confusing since I submited it 7/22 and some people with IIs submitted after me but maybe its becuase I'm OOS?
 
lilypond147 said:
I called them yesterday becuase I recieved the same email after I submitted 7/22 but have yet to get another email.
They said that although my application is complete, it hasn't been submitted for review yet which is why I haven't gotten the email...slightly confusing since I submited it 7/22 and some people with IIs submitted after me but maybe its becuase I'm OOS?
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I'm also OOS.
 
Sheesh I thought all green check marks on the portal mean we were good to go! I'm gonna call tomorrow
 
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