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just got the A!

Congratulations!
Did you get a call or email?

 

[anexhaustedpremed]

Congratulations!
Did you get a call or email?

I got the email this morning, interviewed October 5th

 

[gtank12]

Got put on the "Hold List," anyone know if past years have shown movement from there?

Interviewed Sept 28th

 

[publichlth_and_medicine]

Got put on the "Hold List," anyone know if past years have shown movement from there?

Interviewed Sept 28th

Congrats to those who got the A! I was also placed on the hold list... so from previous cycles I have friends who were placed on the hold list and were accepted later in the cycle I'm not sure how often this happens but it does happen

 

[rss22]

Received the A!!! Interviewed on 10/14

 

[talyn86]

Accepted via email today! 516 MCAT, 3.84 GPA, IS, ORM. Interviewed 10/5. Am I correct in understanding that we don't have to pay the $100 deposit until April 30?

 

[slawton286]

Pre-II hold just now! OOS, 70LM, complete 7/29

 

[md_2025]

Accepted this morning! IS, 514/3.5/3.2. I'm over the moon.

More stats (had to finish losing my mind first): ORM, verified 8/13, complete 8/31, II 9/21, interview 10/7 - this was 8 weeks to the day after my interview. Interviewers were very nice and asked about my background and interest in medicine. I'll try to answer any interview questions if I can!

 

[vroom14]

Pre-II hold just now! OOS, 70LM, complete 7/29

+1. Also complete 7/29

 

[theoriginalyaga]

+1. Also complete 7/29

+2, complete 8/14

 

[NeedAnotherNap]

Pre-II hold just now! OOS, 70LM, complete 7/29

Me too! Any ideas on how they move forward with this group?

 

[jboi_2025]

Also placed on pre-II hold this morning! Definitely happy to not get a flat-out rejection but also not sure if this is essentially a slow death sentence lol OOS 3.31gpa 3.79MBSgpa 514mcat completed 9/12

 

[Removed 982794]

I still haven’t heard anything. complete august

 

[Steezy21]

I still haven’t heard anything. complete august

+1. Complete august too

 

[RMagnet]

Placed on committee hold. Interviewed September 28th

 

[Turducken_pie]

Has anyone who interviewed in early November heard back?

 

[Cortisol_alltimehigh]

Received a post-II hold. Does anyone know from friends if there is activity before the April 30th active date? Or we just stuck waiting until then. Thanks

 

[abluebird99]

Has anyone who interviewed in early November heard back?

I interviewed mid-Oct and haven't received anything yet

 

[thecloverdoc]

Placed on hold today. Unlucky 🙂

 

[mde063]

+1. Complete august too

+1

 

[deleted1057987]

+1. Complete august too

+2

 

[ButterFluffer]

Interviewed Sept 30 and didn't hear anything today 🙁

 

[aspiringdoctor9701]

Does Penn State accept pre-II updates/letters of interest, or any updates post-II either? I submitted like early September, but I haven't heard jack yet. Is it possible I received a silent R?

 

[bigsgr]

Does Penn State accept pre-II updates/letters of interest, or any updates post-II either? I submitted like early September, but I haven't heard jack yet. Is it possible I received a silent R?

No they don't

 

[DuckDoc98]

So ExciTed For My HoLD AkA SoFt R

 

[Wolf-demon7]

So I was placed on pre-interview hold. The email says Pennstate does not accept any updates or letters of intent. Problem is I just started a new research job and I would think that would be an important update considering its COVID related. Would it be risky to shoot them an email?

 

[Chillill50]

So I was placed on pre-interview hold. The email says Pennstate does not accept any updates or letters of intent. Problem is I just started a new research job and I would think that would be an important update considering its COVID related. Would it be risky to shoot them an email?

I also got a pre-interview hold. I probably wouldn't considering they specifically mentioned it in the email

 

[Wolf-demon7]

I also got a pre-interview hold. I probably wouldn't considering they specifically mentioned it in the email

Well this sucks. Wouldn't they want to see candidates improve their application. Say you got a publication or something. That should be an important update.

 

[justmedschooltingz]

When were you guys complete? I haven’t heard anything since I was completed on 9/7

 

[Removed 982794]

When were you guys complete? I haven’t heard anything since I was completed on 9/7

+1 and complete end of august

 

[Chillill50]

Well this sucks. Wouldn't they want to see candidates improve their application. Say you got a publication or something. That should be an important update.

Yeah I completely agree with you, I actually just got a paper published and think it makes sense for them to have up-to-date information but I imagine it's to keep things fair maybe? Their wording in the email specifically stating "we will not accept application updates..." makes me think I probably shouldn't send an update. Sorry!

 

[Chillill50]

When were you guys complete? I haven’t heard anything since I was completed on 9/7

Complete 10/20 OOS

 

[sophiajo]

Haven't gotten a hold or R from here. Do they accept updates in any form? I really want to send an update but I looked everywhere and couldn't find anything that says no.

 

[bigsgr]

Haven't gotten a hold or R from here. Do they accept updates in any form? I really want to send an update but I looked everywhere and couldn't find anything that says no.

I've called the admissions office and they said no. It's unfortunate 🙁. I'm in the same boat as you.

 

[sophiajo]

I've called the admissions office and they said no. It's unfortunate 🙁. I'm in the same boat as you.

Awwh man 🙁 Yeah I was planning on calling today to find out but guess that's not an option. I hope we both hear some good news despite this.

 

[abluebird99]

I have my interview on Monday. Am I suppose to get a zoom link for the whole day event and information sessions or do I just attend both my interview and that's it ?????

I received an email with a zoom link for the other events and info sessions prior to interview day (it was ~2 weeks before so it may have come right after I selected my interview time). There's also a zoom agreement to sign on the application portal and they may have an itinerary there for you. Best of luck!

 

[ITrustInHimAlone]

Does a hold here mean a silent rejection?

 

[Steezy21]

Just got placed on Hold. Complete 7/30.

 

[Jesuschristislord]

On hold too! Complete 09/22

 

[NoEyeEyeGuy]

Just got placed on Hold. Complete 7/30.

welcome to the soft R squad

 

[ButterFluffer]

Just got placed on Hold. Complete 7/30.

Pre or post II?

 

[love_franks_red_hot]

Pre-II R this morning! Complete 10/27

 

[Helos_to_hospitals]

Hold this morning. Complete 7/31.

Hope there’s some movement for those in this boat. Good luck this cycle everyone!

 

[nontradnerd24]

Hold this AM 🙂. Complete 7/31. Good luck everyone!

 

[Steezy21]

Pre or post II?

Pre II. Email said I was placed in "Continue to Review" Hold.

 

[lala0997]

Anyone know when we should expect more II's to be sent out? Seems like they haven't sent any in a while and they've sent out quite a few holds/Rs...

 

[seekingguidance24]

Any ideas if we should/how to thank our individual interviewers post II? or should we just send a thank you to the student admissions email?

Any insight is appreciated! Thank you in advance!

 

[Turducken_pie]

Any ideas if we should/how to thank our individual interviewers post II? or should we just send a thank you to the student admissions email?

Any insight is appreciated! Thank you in advance!

My interviewers gave me their emails (and I, like the idiot I am, lost them post interview) but if you email letters to student admissions, they will forward them for you.

 

[seekingguidance24]

My interviewers gave me their emails (and I, like the idiot I am, lost them post interview) but if you email letters to student admissions, they will forward them for you.

Thank you so much!

 

[CowBoy98]

Pre-II R this morning! Complete 10/27

Are you IS or OOS ???