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2022-2023 Pennsylvania State
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ohwell1231test
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On my portal I have a tab with pre-matriculation requirements. I remember seeing info stating that FASFA should be submitted around Feb in order to receive max amount of aid … something to that effect. Other than that, I have not heard anything since being accepted :/
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Can I just say how happy I am for you! I don’t even know you but going through 3 app cycles, you’re so meant to be a doctor! 😍
I was under the impression it's not due until April???
Those who interviewed, how do you recommend preparing for this one?
They're just traditional interviews. Spend time reading your application, use SDN interview feedback, and research your interviewers in advance just in case
Accepted yesterday! Interviewed 10/14
ii earlier this week, complete mid July
For those who were accepted, how do you accept their offer? As in what are steps, the email was not specific.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Nightcrawler00
Full Member
There is an admissions decision tab in the portal with an offer response option. I also replied to the email but I don't think that is necessary.
uravgapplicanf
Full Member
can you talk about your experience living in hershey? and overall how your first year has been!
Are you in the University Park program/what have you heard about it? Thank you 🙂!
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flyon_littlewing9587
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pyrochem
Full Member
Interviewed 11/16 and waiting.
From last years thread it looks like it was the first of Jan and the last of Jan that decisions were released. So I’m anticipating around 1/26 there will be another round of decisions.
What’s the general consensus on pre-ii holds? Asking for a friend.
It definitely is a "small town" vibe in Hershey, but I love it and there is a strong community among students. So far this year has been very laid back and the school definitely wants you to succeed. Since it is Pass/fail and there is no internal rank, no one is trying to compete and everyone works together. Overall, I have had a very positive experience and would totally recommend.
I am in Hersey so I cannot speak to UP. I know the classes are really small so you really get to know your few classmates but that is about all I know.
How much stuff is there to do in Hershey, how is housing, and do you any info about scholarship packages?
There are a few hiking/running paths a trails in Hershey and a few breweries etc but honestly not much other than that haha. Most people go to Lancaster city (30 minutes) or Harrisburg (15 minutes) for more stuff to do honestly. A lot of people live "on campus" as there is student housing within walking distance of the Hospital but some people live off campus with plenty of options within 5 minutes. I think scholarships are pretty much exclusively need based, but honestly not 100% sure.
HERSHEY PARK
I heard Hershey literally smells like chocolate 👀 my question is: is it possible to moderate one’s chocolate intake in such a circumstance?
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The real question is d
The real question is does tuition come with an annual pass to Hershey Park?
Pre-II R, OOS, LM <70, complete 7/25
do we just send thank you notes to the admissions email?
I found my interviewers’ emails through Penn State’s research mentor website lookup thing and sent them to each interviewer directly. That may be a super extra thing to do, but I was accepted so 🤷🏻♀️
thank you for the input!! and congrats!!
I sent thank you notes to admissions email and asked them to forward them to interviewer. They responded they would, so that is ok too I think
Im sorry to hear this, were you ever an "application of hold" status?
I was not!
skydog127
New Member
I interviewed 11/2 and heard back on Jan 5th!
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deleted1148534
Pre-II hold. Any idea how likely it is to get an interview after being put on hold?😅
Alwaysthesecondary
Full Member
Last year only 1 person got off pre-II hold
Yes, it does. It's either very nice, or so strong that it smells like barf. But there have been several days where the aroma of chocolate has wafted through the hospital.
No, not even a discount, sadly.
I did this, and I think it would be preferable, sometimes our outlook inboxes don't get emails. It's also better and more respectful (in my humble opinion) to do it through the admissions office. That's how I did it with my interviewers.
@psucowgirl do you mind speaking on the culture of the school? Is it collaborative or more individualistic? Do people watch the lecture or study 3rd party material mostly?
Also, when are second look days? I’m hoping to drive down for a weekend in March or April and it would be nice if there events to attend. Just need to plan it out because of mine and my partner’s work schedules :/
Also, when are second look days? I’m hoping to drive down for a weekend in March or April and it would be nice if there events to attend. Just need to plan it out because of mine and my partner’s work schedules :/
No idea when the second look days are, that would be a better question for admissions than me - they're being super tight about in person visiting for no reason.
Culture is awesome. I came from a pretty cutthroat, big public undergrad, and being at PSU is a breath of fresh air. Like... idk about y'all, but when I first started, as an MS1, I met like... HAPPY MS3s. Have you ever met a happy MS3? They're about as rare as unicorns. Admin can be annoying but I do feel like faculty try and really do genuinely care about us and our success. Super collaborative class - everyone shares everything in a class google drive, upperclassmen are very helpful and willing to answer questions, just all around awesome.
There's no room for gunners here - Most everyone I have met has been really hella cool.
avividsound_
Full Member
So is a pre-II hold basically a silent R?
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Not necessarily. You're near the cut-off for II.
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I see it as "you are somewhere between the cut-off for an R and the cut-off for an II"
Seeing how few people get off the hold, I treat it as a silent R (same with Drexel)
I would also love to know! And would my SO be allowed to live in campus housing?
medgirlypop
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Pre-II R today
