2022-2023 Pennsylvania State

[frozenyogurt123]

Pre-II R today

and on MLK day too, so sorry to hear that. were you on hold before?

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[medgirlypop]

and on MLK day too, so sorry to hear that. were you on hold before?

fr 🙁 i was not!! went from complete --> R

 

[iceylatte]

has anyone on hold been rejected yet?

 

[TakeAltus]

II few hours ago. OOS complete mid-July. There's hope folks. Don't give up until it's over

 

[senor_batman13]

II few hours ago. OOS complete mid-July. There's hope folks. Don't give up until it's over

You were never on hold we’re you?

 

[paul30]

Forgot to ask but is there an accepted groupme or fb page?

 

[onthelongroad123]

has anyone who interviewed late dec 12/21 heard back? Do you think we will hear back at the end the of this month or the end of Feb?

 

[pyrochem]

has anyone who interviewed late dec 12/21 heard back? Do you think we will hear back at the end the of this month or the end of Feb?

Interviewed 11/16 and haven’t heard back so I doubt any December interviews have heard back. I would guess February for you based on the fact that most November interviews haven’t heard yet.

 

[bubbagump20]

Can anyone shed light on Penn State's two interviews? Is it like a good cop, bad cop kind of situation? Do they ask different questions from each other? Is it simply a way for them to get two opinions on applicants? Thanks!

 

[throwaway198773]

Can anyone shed light on Penn State's two interviews? Is it like a good cop, bad cop kind of situation? Do they ask different questions from each other? Is it simply a way for them to get two opinions on applicants? Thanks!

Both of mine were almost identical. Just traditional, conversational interviews. They are just trying to get to know you better, no trick questions or ulterior plots.

 

[atla]

Can anyone shed light on Penn State's two interviews? Is it like a good cop, bad cop kind of situation? Do they ask different questions from each other? Is it simply a way for them to get two opinions on applicants? Thanks!

Both of my interviews were very relaxed and conversational. The faculty members that interviewed me seemed to be selected very specifically based on their fields or experiences and the information within my file, which made it very easy to converse (this could’ve just been a coincidence but I don’t think it was). They asked some of the same questions (why medicine/why penn state, etc), but most of the questions were different and based on my activities or experiences from my app.

 

[bubbagump20]

Both of mine were almost identical. Just traditional, conversational interviews. They are just trying to get to know you better, no trick questions or ulterior plots.

Both of my interviews were very relaxed and conversational. The faculty members that interviewed me seemed to be selected very specifically based on their fields or experiences and the information within my file, which made it very easy to converse (this could’ve just been a coincidence but I don’t think it was). They asked some of the same questions (why medicine/why penn state, etc), but most of the questions were different and based on my activities or experiences from my app.

Cheers, thank you

 

[4szns4eva]

any idea when late november interviewees might hear back? i'm getting so antsy

 

[Medigal]

any idea when late november interviewees might hear back? i'm getting so antsy

I think we can hope to hear by the end of next week going by the trends

 

[FloatingAbyss]

Does anyone know how far out they are scheduling interviews rn?

 

[flyon_littlewing9587]

Pre-ii hold this morning. Is it common for them to interview people on hold. Or is this a soft R.

 

[MrWafflers]

Considering majority of applicants (including myself) have been put on hold I don’t really see a lot of them turning into interviews. Either invest in other schools or prepare for reapplication if this was your best chance 🙁

 

[mlgprori]

I have not received any updates from this school since I completed my secondary in mid-August, anyone in the same boat?

 

[Dr_ Pepe]

Is it worth sending an email to the adcom emphasizing my interest in this school? I know they stated that they dont accept updates/LOI's. I got put on hold in december 🙁

 

[Mankatha101]

Is it worth sending an email to the adcom emphasizing my interest in this school? I know they stated that they dont accept updates/LOI's. I got put on hold in december 🙁

I echo this question. I want to start sending letters of interest to the schools that I have interviewed at. I saw that Penn State stated they do not accept updates. However, is it okay if I send them a letter of interest without stating any updates in it? Thanks in advance!

 

[N3utr0ph!l]

I hope the late Nov/early Dec peeps hear back tom. I was refreshing my email in my dreams 🥲

 

[premeducated]

I think we can hope to hear by the end of next week going by the trends

is the trend about 2 months post interview for decisions?

 

[AstroSidekick]

is the trend about 2 months post interview for decisions?

More than that. I interviewed 10/5/22 and was accepted 1/5/23 (3 months). Based on past threads, they most often release decisions in the first week of the month.

 

[premeducated]

More than that. I interviewed 10/5/22 and was accepted 1/5/23 (3 months). Based on past threads, they most often release decisions in the first week of the month.

oh boy okay, thank you!

 

[MAGABLM]

More than that. I interviewed 10/5/22 and was accepted 1/5/23 (3 months). Based on past threads, they most often release decisions in the first week of the month.

So people with Feb interviews = late April and May?!?!

 

[AstroSidekick]

So people with Feb interviews = late April and May?!?!

I would imagine they would speed up the process towards the end of the cycle

 

[4szns4eva]

I hope the late Nov/early Dec peeps hear back tom. I was refreshing my email in my dreams 🥲

me too...i had dreams about emails last night

it might be tomorrow or friday i feel

 

[Medigal]

is the trend about 2 months post interview for decisions?

That’s what I read on their website when I was scheduling for an interview. They said we can expect to hear back in 8 - 10 weeks or something. So roughly 2 months. Someone on here previously mentioned that the decisions are released at the start and end of the month.

 

[Medigal]

me too...i had dreams about emails last night

it might be tomorrow or friday i feel

Let’s hope it’s tomorrow or Friday, I can’t wait any longer lol 🥲

 

[la vida loca]

Do y’all know if Penn State favors thank you notes? They didn’t mention how to send them so I’m not sure if they accept them or not and how to send them if they do.

 

[Mankatha101]

Do y’all know if Penn State favors thank you notes? They didn’t mention how to send them so I’m not sure if they accept them or not and how to send them if they do.

I sent an email to [email protected] with the thank you letters for my interviewers attached. My email just thanked the admissions team for the opportunity to interview at their school and asked them to forward my thank you letters. They responded to it and said they will forward my letters to the interviewers!

 

[currentlydyingg]

Hi! I don’t know if any accepted medical students have been in the same situation as me. I’m currently filling up my FAFSA application. I currently work as an MA and TA and I’ll be leaving both jobs in May. However, for student financials in FAFSA I’m reporting my current income even though it’ll stop soon as start classes. I was wondering if this will impact any financial aid or loans FAFSA might grant me for the school year and if so is there any way to avoid it?
Thanks!

 

[AstroSidekick]

Are there any accepted student GroupMe or Discords?

 

[currentlydyingg]

Are there any accepted student GroupMe or Discords?

I know there's an FB group and I think telegram group by mcatbros.

 

[currentlydyingg]

Do y’all know if Penn State favors thank you notes? They didn’t mention how to send them so I’m not sure if they accept them or not and how to send them if they do.

I think they do. I found the emails of my interviewers by looking them up on Penn State's directory and one of them replied nicely!

 

[currentlydyingg]

is the trend about 2 months post interview for decisions?

I interviewed 11/14 and heard back 1/5.

 

[luckyMD11]

Anyone hear anything today, nothing for me 11/2 interview

 

[greengobbler]

Anyone hear anything today, nothing for me 11/2 interview

nothing for me, 11/18 interview

 

[pyrochem]

Nothing for me. Looks like I wasn’t the only one expecting something today. Hopefully tomorrow 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

[takedeepbreaths]

Nothing for me. Looks like I wasn’t the only one expecting something today. Hopefully tomorrow 🤷🏼‍♂️

fingers crossed either tomorrow or by end of next week 😭😭 I can't take any more suspense 😰

 

[luckyMD11]

fingers crossed either tomorrow or by end of next week 😭😭 I can't take any more suspense 😰

I know 3 months is crazy

 

[4szns4eva]

same here, nothing today...i really hope we hear back tomorrow i don't think i can take another week of this 😭

 

[psucowgirl]

Do y’all know if Penn State favors thank you notes? They didn’t mention how to send them so I’m not sure if they accept them or not and how to send them if they do.

One of the big admissions people is my small group facilitator - my understanding is yes, you absolutely should.

 

[N3utr0ph!l]

nothing on my end. early dec interview *cries*

 

[4szns4eva]

nothing on my end. early dec interview *cries*

same here, late november...was really hoping to hear back today

since it's friday, idk how late they'd inform us

*sighs* onto next week

this has been my only interview so far, so i was really hoping to get insight into my interviewing skills :/

 

[greengobbler]

nothing on my end. early dec interview *cries*

Same here. Mid November still haven’t heard back. Feels like it’s been forever

 

[Ainaday]

nothing on my end. early dec interview *cries*

Same boat. Looking like we might get an answer in early feb, most likely next week

 

[onthelongroad123]

dec interview...nothing yet! fingers crossed and uworld is tempting me rn

 

[pwrliftr]

Hey guys. Been on pre ii hold for months.
1) anything I can do like an update
2) was that a soft R?

 

[TakeAltus]

anyone know if interviews are blinded or open file?