2020-2021 Pennsylvania State

[student92827]

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I just called about when I can expect a possible update on my application after interviewing on Jan 20th and was met with a resounding no, that they do not know when us Jan interviewees expect to hear back. 🙁 (From this forum seems like they skipped decisions for the January peeps and went straight to Feb and March and I'm not sure why haha)

He did say I could submit a letter of Intent though, which fits with what we have heard so far since he found out I am still waiting to hear back and am not on hold right now.

 

[absolute_lad]

So basically if you’re on a “committee hold” (waitlist), they do not accept LOI? And if you haven’t heard anything back post-interview yet, you can submit a LOI? I am ridiculously confused LMAO

Wait, committee hold means waitlist?? Had no idea wow now it doesn’t make sense lol

 

[panerabread224]

Wait, committee hold means waitlist?? Had no idea wow now it doesn’t make sense lol

I have no idea if it ACTUALLY means waitlist, I just kind of assumed because they said my application would be re-reviewed after April 30th (i.e. once accepted students choose a medical school). Also, it appears as if the options post-interview are acceptance, rejection, or committee hold.

 

[Anon_medgirl]

Wait, committee hold means waitlist?? Had no idea wow now it doesn’t make sense lol

I have no idea if it ACTUALLY means waitlist, I just kind of assumed because they said my application would be re-reviewed after April 30th (i.e. once accepted students choose a medical school). Also, it appears as if the options post-interview are acceptance, rejection, or committee hold.

They said during my interview that post-interview committee hold = waitlist

 

[1234DO2021]

So does any one have an estimated time March interviews will hear back? I’m really hoping it’ll be this month.

 

[Anon_medgirl]

So does any one have an estimated time March interviews will hear back? I’m really hoping it’ll be this month.

I looked through the forums from the past few years and historically it seems like the last week of April.

 

[1234DO2021]

I looked through the forums from the past few years and historically it seems like the last week of April.

I appreciate it. Thank you!!

 

[en_al_zo]

Two questions. To those who have submitted LOI, did you address them to Dr. Davis? And then I cannot find the name of the individual who began the interview day itself. He was a very nice middle-aged guy, had a sweet, well-trimmed beard, and was wearing this sweet three-piece blue suit. Does anyone know who I am talking about? Or can you name who began your interview day and I can look him up?

Thanks team.

 

[md_2025]

Two questions. To those who have submitted LOI, did you address them to Dr. Davis? And then I cannot find the name of the individual who began the interview day itself. He was a very nice middle-aged guy, had a sweet, well-trimmed beard, and was wearing this sweet three-piece blue suit. Does anyone know who I am talking about? Or can you name who began your interview day and I can look him up?

Thanks team.

Does the name Marc Lubbers ring a bell...? I did some digging and I think he might be who you're looking for. At the very least, I met him during my interview day and I think he's present for most of them.

 

[en_al_zo]

That’s him! Thank you.

 

[jakeash659]

Are they still doing interviews? I have been on hold for an interview for a while now.

 

[futuretrashwoman]

Are they still doing interviews? I have been on hold for an interview for a while now.

I sure hope so but I think we (pre-II holds peeps) are done...

 

[NoEyeEyeGuy]

post pre ii hold R

 

[md2025????]

post pre ii hold R

+1

 

[floridaheatkills]

post pre ii hold R

+1

So, so sorry for you both... do you mind sharing when you interviewed?

 

[NoEyeEyeGuy]

So, so sorry for you both... do you mind sharing when you interviewed?

thanks, i never interviewed though ...it was a post "pre ii hold" R....i guess my wording was a bit confusing haha

 

[floridaheatkills]

thanks, i never interviewed though ...it was a post "pre ii hold" R....i guess my wording was a bit confusing haha

Oh, my b! Clearly can't read lol

 

[NoEyeEyeGuy]

Oh, my b! Clearly can't read lol

lol u good

 

[Pepper2020]

Pre-II R just now. Good luck everybody!

 

[MedicalStudent2021]

Pre-II R, OOS. Best of luck y'all!

 

[absurdlyabnormal]

Pre-II R just now, was put on hold back in Nov, IS. Good luck everyone!

 

[Hello_There_117]

Pre-II R from Pre-II Hold back in end-November.

 

[futuretrashwoman]

pre-II R. Good luck to those next cycle and good luck to those who were accepted to med schools!

 

[deleted1066189]

rejection after pre-ii hold from several months ago

 

[ot2014810]

+1

+2

 

[theonezepphyr]

Pre-II R, was on hold, LM 70 OOS no ties

 

[confidence_is_key_]

Pre-II R today. Complete 10/21. On hold 10/29.

I guess I expected it bc I submitted my app late.

 

[Keepcalmpremd]

Pre-II R Friday morning! Sending positive vibes to those still waiting for a decision!

 

[NY_Med]

If we received the "financial aid package" email, but did not receive any need-based or merit-based aid within it, are we to assume that means we will be paying the full bill for school?

 

[parscompacta56]

If we received the "financial aid package" email, but did not receive any need-based or merit-based aid within it, are we to assume that means we will be paying the full bill for school?

I believe so :/ scholarships were listed in the middle portion of the aid package and additional emails were sent about the scholarships received a few days two later. Possible that scholarships will open up after people withdraw acceptances?

 

[paul30]

As per MSAR, "Students on the wait list are frequently reviewed with the potential of being accepted into the entering class. A significant number of applicants from the wait list are accepted each cycle" with 25/70 given acceptance offers :')

EDIT: not sure if this info is accurate tho

 

[md_2025]

If we received the "financial aid package" email, but did not receive any need-based or merit-based aid within it, are we to assume that means we will be paying the full bill for school?

Their Financial Aid office mentioned that they might release additional aid after the CTE date as people withdrew acceptances, so you might hear more at the end of April or beginning of May?

 

[floridaheatkills]

Can accepted students tell us what their thoughts were about second look?

 

[CalBoy]

I will be withdrawing my acceptance offer sometime this week, hope it goes to one of you!

 

[deleted801891]

So since second look happened, we can assume the seats have been filled for this year right?

 

[Anon_medgirl]

So since second look happened, we can assume the seats have been filled for this year right?

That is false. The last post-interview decision is usually the last week of April.

 

[paul30]

So since second look happened, we can assume the seats have been filled for this year right?

Looking back at last year (and I know this year is an anomaly so take this with a grain of salt), people were still taken off the WL after second look day. I assume second look day is for anyone accepted who wants a second look, not necessarily those committed to the school?

 

[Anon_medgirl]

I believe March interviewees (including myself) have not heard back yet and they are not going to put us all on the WL. At my interview, they clearly stated that they only have interviews if they have open seats, so I believe they have open seats still.

 

[1234DO2021]

I believe March interviewees (including myself) have not heard back yet and they are not going to put us all on the WL. At my interview, they clearly stated that they only have interviews if they have open seats, so I believe they have open seats still.

Yes! I actually asked the student during the lunch portion of the interview and he said the same thing. Fingers crossed we hear back soon!

 

[1234DO2021]

Yes! I actually asked the student during the lunch portion of the interview and he said the same thing. Fingers crossed we hear back soon!

I believe March interviewees (including myself) have not heard back yet and they are not going to put us all on the WL. At my interview, they clearly stated that they only have interviews if they have open seats, so I believe they have open seats still.

Also major stalking moment but according to their website, they offered 346 acceptances in 2020. The accepted student's Facebook group only has 169 members (obviously not everyone joined so I'm sure the number is higher) but it looks like there is room for more acceptances to be made!

Sources: MD Program Entering Class Profiles - Penn State College of Medicine & Facebook 小组

 

[paul30]

Also major stalking moment but according to their website, they offered 346 acceptances in 2020. The accepted student's Facebook group only has 169 members (obviously not everyone joined so I'm sure the number is higher) but it looks like there is room for more acceptances to be made!

Sources: MD Program Entering Class Profiles - Penn State College of Medicine & Facebook 小组

Bro this really be raising my hope
pls penn state come thru

 

[deleted801891]

Does anyone know if the UP cohort is filled?
I’m wondering if I should attend the zoom meeting today even though I haven’t been accepted yet...

 

[paul30]

Does anyone know if the UP cohort is filled?
I’m wondering if I should attend the zoom meeting today even though I haven’t been accepted yet...

I was thinking the same! I was gonna attend to show that hey, I'm still interested lmao

 

[deleted801891]

I was thinking the same! I was gonna attend to show that hey, I'm still interested lmao

I might do the same! 🙂

 

[bestintentions]

Has anyone sent this school an updated transcript? Did you send an official or unofficial copy? I am on committee hold and hoping this information might reflect well on my application.

 

[paul30]

Has anyone sent this school an updated transcript? Did you send an official or unofficial copy? I am on committee hold and hoping this information might reflect well on my application.

I did! I sent an official one through my school's portal to the email that contacted us about the hold

 

[agujh]

I actually think they're accepting them now.


Correct... weird logic lol...

I just sent an update letter/Letter of intent and got a pretty confusing and cold email, saying they received my updates but also they do not allow updates. soo idk what that means

 

[paul30]

I just sent an update letter/Letter of intent and got a pretty confusing and cold email, saying they received my updates but also they do not allow updates. soo idk what that means

If you're on hold, they won't accept LOI, only grade updates through official transcripts. But if you havent heard back yet, you can send an LOI but no updates

 

[floridaheatkills]

I just sent an update letter/Letter of intent and got a pretty confusing and cold email, saying they received my updates but also they do not allow updates. soo idk what that means

You have to reword it to have 0 updates and instead just say that if accepted, you'll take the position. Look up what a Letter of Intent (to enroll) is on google/sdn/reddit. This should give you more clarity

 

[paul30]

Dont know if anyone else attended the UP session, but one of the admin deans said if this year is anything like the previous ones, there's be a lot of WL movement after April 30. Pls someone else confirm I heard this right if you went and it's not my delusions making this up LOL