2014-2015 Pennsylvania State University Application Thread

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I did a research based masters degree and was considering putting the development of my project as "navigating a complex problem"…from picking a topic ( i was in a pretty unique position where my PI was brand new faculty and I had a lot of input about what I wanted to do )…and then going through all the troubleshooting and analyzing typical of any research project.

What do you guys think?
 
kl0117 said:
What date is your interview for? Congrats I know it probably feels great to have an II lined up!
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Mid-September 🙂 I'm really excited, especially for a school that fits my interests as well as Penn State does.
 
Those who recieved the sencondary today, when was your primary verified?
 
sunflower18 said:
Yep, same submission date here too. Congrats guys!!!

This school is honestly a super great fit for me for a variety of reasons, which gives me a lot of confidence that maybe this process isn't so random after all, and that fit is a major factor. I'm stoked!!
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You're interviewing at rochester too! I knew I recognized your username from somewhere haha. Maybe see you either at PSU or rochester! (this may be further evidence of the "fit" aspect of the admissions process)
 
JingleChips said:
You're interviewing at rochester too! I knew I recognized your username from somewhere haha. Maybe see you either at PSU or rochester! (this may be further evidence of the "fit" aspect of the admissions process)
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Yes I am!! Congrats on both of your IIs! If someone mentions Jingle Chips at either of those interviews, I'll know it's you 😉 That's definitely a really good point about fit too.
 
Anyone's "I certify that I have not taken any of the above exams at any time." box will NOT uncheck? I never checked it, but it remains checked whenever I save. Wondering if this is something I need to email them about.
 
andrewRA4 said:
Anyone's "I certify that I have not taken any of the above exams at any time." box will NOT uncheck? I never checked it, but it remains checked whenever I save. Wondering if this is something I need to email them about.
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Yes, mine too!
 
dedicated1989 said:
I did a research based masters degree and was considering putting the development of my project as "navigating a complex problem"…from picking a topic ( i was in a pretty unique position where my PI was brand new faculty and I had a lot of input about what I wanted to do )…and then going through all the troubleshooting and analyzing typical of any research project.

What do you guys think?
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That's a great topic to talk about! I talked about starting my research as well and my PI was incognito mostly and I starts working on a four year ongoing project. Go for it
 
nola86 said:
I emailed them about it yesterday and they said:

We apologize for the problem you have experienced completing the Secondary Application, specifically with Question #8 and its check-box.

Our IT department is working diligently to resolve the issue. Please try submitting your application tomorrow (7/29/14) afternoon.
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Thanks for checking on this!

I actually already submitted my application haha, so hopefully it will be ok!
 
For this question: " Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? "

I interpreted it to mean "sell yourself in 75 words. explain what makes you special."

but does it mean unique circumstances?

[edited for accidental excessive valleygirlness]
 
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kjj17 said:
For this question: " Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? "

I interpreted it to mean, like, "sell yourself in 75 words. explain what makes you special."

but does it mean, like, unique circumstances?
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I took this question as a space to do either of the options you mentioned; whichever your application would benefit more from.
 
Secondary submitted! Penn State is one of my top choices. Really hoping for an II!
 
Checked my app today and the box in question #8 was now unchecked. Didn't have to resubmit
 
For the "Please write a short paragraph..." prompt, did all of you make sure it was only one paragraph, or just make sure it was under the 250 word limit?
 
I don't think I wrote 250 words, I felt I adequately explained everything in a good size paragraph. I could def have done with more than 75 words for some of the other prompts smh.
 
Added this school a few days ago, waiting on the secondary. At least that gives me some extra time to mull over the "complex system" question...
 
financenontrad said:
For those who got interviews, how long did it take before you got the complete email after submitting the secondary/did you get a complete email?
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Wondering this too Jinglechips and sunflower18

JingleChips said:
You're interviewing at rochester too! I knew I recognized your username from somewhere haha. Maybe see you either at PSU or rochester! (this may be further evidence of the "fit" aspect of the admissions process)
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JingleChips said:
You're interviewing at rochester too! I knew I recognized your username from somewhere haha. Maybe see you either at PSU or rochester! (this may be further evidence of the "fit" aspect of the admissions process)
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I'm going to drop jingle chips at all of my interviews just incase now
 
financenontrad said:
For those who got interviews, how long did it take before you got the complete email after submitting the secondary/did you get a complete email?
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I got my II on a 12 day turnaround. Very fast relative to my other II's
 
This is more of a general question but does anyone have letters coming in after they have already received a complete status on their application? Am I technically not complete until all my letters arrive?
 
hmm I submitted 7/20 and have not gotten a complete email yet and tomorrow will be 12 days. maybe they dont send out complete emails 😛

under status there is a check indicating my app is complete though
 
mmikeee said:
hmm I submitted 7/20 and have not gotten a complete email yet and tomorrow will be 12 days. maybe they dont send out complete emails 😛

under status there is a check indicating my app is complete though
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I'm not sure. I did receive a complete email from then prior to my interview invite
 
mmikeee said:
hmm I submitted 7/20 and have not gotten a complete email yet and tomorrow will be 12 days. maybe they dont send out complete emails 😛

under status there is a check indicating my app is complete though
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I'm in the same boat here, I figure we'll be reviewed in the next batch.
 
Is the word counter on anyone else's app messed up? For the question about the teamwork, it's cutting me off after 246 words, as 250. I've verified my text on several word counter apps and they all tell me it's 250, and that what the app counts as 250 is actually only 246. I've already edited it down as much as I can, taking out more words will only mess with the flow 🙁 [I don't have any hyphenated, etc. words, so idk]
 
I believe lines between paragraphs count as characters.
 
Just submitted the secondary! Seems like they have been giving interview within 10 to 12 days after the secondary is submitted. Penn State please give me one soon! 😉
 
If you typed it elsewhere and pasted it over, your apostrophes <'> might not transfer over correctly, counting contractions as two words. That's what happened for me.
 
I Like Genetics said:
If you typed it elsewhere and pasted it over, your apostrophes <'> might not transfer over correctly, counting contractions as two words. That's what happened for me.
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AH that's it thanks so much! I was so perplexed, but yes I have 4 apostrophes. thanks 🙂
 
How long has it been taking for people to receive the complete email?
 
Can anyone tell me if Penn state still asks for a letter from each school the applicant gets a degree from?
 
TxC said:
I don't think Penn State sends complete emails. I never got one but was offered an II.
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When was all your stuff in and what were your stats ?:happy:
 
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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