2015-2016 Pennsylvania State University Application Thread

[dr.mom47]

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9/23

Great! Congrats 🙂

 

[MedHopeful09]

any recent II's?

 

[mep100]

I interviewed on 9/21. They made the decision by 10/23 (date on letter), but it seems as though letters are only sent once a week, because the envelope was dated 10/29.

Can I ask your stats and how you thought your interview went?

 

[BeachBaby]

can we send a pre-interview update?

 

[peanutbutterjellytime]

can we send a pre-interview update?

Nah they specifically said no updates, no LOI, no additional recommendations because they want to judge you strictly by the application submitted

 

[Young Thundercat]

Got the additional info tab on Monday...no change yet

 

[MM7]

Can I ask your stats and how you thought your interview went?

Sure! LizzyM 69. The interview went well. My first interviewer grilled me a bit on ethical dilemmas and life as a physician, but she was not too intimidating about it. My second interviewer and I shared some experiences (we have both worked with the Amish population) and he had several questions about my undergrad institution. It was very conversational and comfortable. It really just depends who you get--some physicians will like to grill you more than others.

 

[vsuperstitious]

Received my first II of the cycle this morning from Penn State!! I am very excited and shocked and so happy I finally got one. I can't wait to visit!
Complete July 29, 3.66/511, non-URM, traditional applicant.

Best of luck to all still in limbo! You never know what can happen. 😀

 

[SallySue1202]

Received my first II of the cycle this morning from Penn State!! I am very excited and shocked and so happy I finally got one. I can't wait to visit!
Complete July 29, 3.66/511, non-URM, traditional applicant.

Best of luck to all still in limbo! You never know what can happen. 😀

Congratulations!

 

[NoIdeaWhatNameToUse]

Got the additional info tab on Monday...no change yet

What was your interview date?

 

[breezy16]

hey guys, got the additional info tab this morning (IA 9/28, OOS); hoping for good news in the mail during coming weeks!

 

[Delix58]

put on the "hold list" via email

 

[Member1115]

put on the "hold list" via email

are you is or oos? complete date?

 

[Delix58]

are you is or oos? complete date?

I'm OOS. and to clarify, this is post interview. No additional info tab on the portal

 

[Young Thundercat]

What was your interview date?

9/21

 

[dr.mom47]

Additional info tab for me too! Interviewed 10/2

 

[jordan222]

Just got my acceptance letter in the mail!!

LM=73, Interviewed 9/23. Additional Info tab appeared 11/3 and my acceptance letter is dated 11/3, so I think it is likely those of you with Additional Info tabs will get good news soon!

 

[BlitheDilettante]

Additional info tab for me too! Interviewed 10/2

I interviewed on 10/5. Can't wait to hear anything from them! 🙂

 

[Young Thundercat]

Accepted here yesterday. Interviewed 9/21

 

[Dr_M]

Put on the hold list, pre-interview :/

 

[studentdocftw]

Put on the hold list, pre-interview :/

Complete date?

 

[ch1cag0]

Just cancelled my interview here. It was scheduled for January so if anyone wants to move dates around there is an opening. Good luck everyone! 🙂

 

[ciestar]

Still crossing my fingers for some love from here but im starting to sense a silent rejection :/

 

[Herewego5]

Still crossing my fingers for some love from here but im starting to sense a silent rejection :/

Same here + a silent rejection from 10 other schools as well

 

[tick_tock_tick_tock]

I just got an interview invite!! I had definitely written this school off- complete in July. Very excited! (Stats in MDApps)

 

[Dr_M]

Complete date?

September 7th

 

[BlitheDilettante]

This week has been all silence. 🙁

 

[golfman7]

This week has been all silence. 🙁

Same here. Based on prior years the next wave of holds will be coming soon and I hope I'm not put on it🙁.

 

[BlitheDilettante]

Omg! I checked my portal around 3:30 am after work. "Additional Info" tab showed up!!! Interview on 10/5 🙂

 

[peeplechase]

So I interviewed 9/25 and haven't heard anything back so I called them and they said they haven't made a decision yet...? Anyone else interview in September with the same situation?

 

[mazarine]

Rejected today. Complete 7/30.

 

[Herewego5]

Just got an e-mail from admissions informing me my application has been placed in the "further review" stack pre-interview. I feel like this is probably going to lead to a rejection.

Edit: Complete around 7/24

 

[cb13076]

Any idea of how many people that get put into the "further review" stack end up receiving interviews?

 

[Spector1]

Just got an e-mail from admissions informing me my application has been placed in the "further review" stack pre-interview. I feel like this is probably going to lead to a rejection.

+1

 

[whatsupdr]

Any idea of how many people that get put into the "further review" stack end up receiving interviews?

Can u share when you were complete?

 

[coldcase331]

Just got put on hold for re-review. Complete 7/17

 

[medicalhopeful09]

Hi guys! I'm a long-time lurker of SDN threads and thought I'd join in on the "fun" lol...I just got an II today! I don't know when I was complete...I got the "secondary submitted" email 8/23 that said I'd get a "complete" email in a few weeks but never got the complete email. Anyways, for what it's worth, I'm an MD/PhD applicant and there is no thread for MD/PhD applicants. Good luck!!

 

[annonymous1309]

Does Penn State typically do pre-interview rejections? Or do they silently reject?

 

[whatsupdr]

They do pre II rejections.

 

[merryberry]

Hi guys! I'm a long-time lurker of SDN threads and thought I'd join in on the "fun" lol...I just got an II today! I don't know when I was complete...I got the "secondary submitted" email 8/23 that said I'd get a "complete" email in a few weeks but never got the complete email. Anyways, for what it's worth, I'm an MD/PhD applicant and there is no thread for MD/PhD applicants. Good luck!!

Check this out: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/2015-2016-md-phd-application-interview-invites.1151119/

 

[breezy16]

Just got the call from my spouse (I'm out of town) telling me I've been accepted here !! 🙂
9/28 IA, OOS, LizzyM ~70.

 

[ciestar]

Ugh. I still want that II so badly.
But since they do pre-interview rejections....I'm not doomed yet.

 

[PozAmz]

Just got put on hold for re-review. Complete 7/17

Me too. The following message appeared
The Admissions Committee has completed thorough review of your application. Your application status has been updated

 

[Gregory House the real MD]

Me too. The following message appeared
The Admissions Committee has completed thorough review of your application. Your application status has been updated

did u get an email?

 

[PozAmz]

No, it appeared on my portal

 

[Stephanie012694]

Just got the call from my spouse (I'm out of town) telling me I've been accepted here !! 🙂
9/28 IA, OOS, LizzyM ~70.

When did you interview?? Congratulations!!!!

 

[breezy16]

When did you interview?? Congratulations!!!!

9/28

 

[DrFizition]

Pre interview hold. LizzyM 72ish

 

[ciestar]

Pre interview hold. LizzyM 72ish

Did you receive an email?

 

[flatbear]

preinterview hold too. Anyone know chances from here for oos people?