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Not sure yet still decidingWhere are you heading if you don't mind me asking?
Not sure yet still decidingWhere are you heading if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks, found the email! And I believe we have to PTE by May 1st as well!We actually got an email from PSU about CYMS tool that states that you must drop all waitlists and commit to Penn State by June 19 (3 weeks before the start of orientation)!
Nope. Their scholarships are mostly need-based according to an email I got a few weeks backHas anyone received a scholarship of any kind yet?
I had my meeting with the financial aid officer on Monday, and they said they'll be sending out scholarships and university loans beginning next week and not to worry if you aren't in the first batch. They're meeting this week to see which students are getting it first. I believe they said for scholarships, one of the soft criteria is if you qualified for the Pell Grant during undergradHas anyone received a scholarship of any kind yet?
Yup! Was nervous about the same thing and during the meeting, I asked them if any university loans and/or scholarships will be added or if that's just it. They responded saying it's a case-by-case basis but went into my account and used my Pell Grant status as eligibility. They're doing scholarships or university loans (can't remember which one rn) different this year where the minimum they can give you is like 6k (iirc) but it may be compounded with a duplicate. For ex, you receive two scholarships (or university loans, again can't remember) for 6k for a total of 12k.Omg that’s fantastic to hear, I was so nervous that my financial aid award was finalized!! I really need some scholarship money lol just to make sure I’m understanding correctly, but you have already received the financial aid award for loans, right? And the scholarships will be added to that once they have decided?
the 25/75 number gets thrown out based on MSAR data but no way to know for sureany idea how much waitlist movement there is at penn state?
[email protected] but I was told only after April 30/May 1.Anyone know where we are meant to submit LOIs??
Also told the same[email protected] but I was told only after April 30/May 1.
I emailed-- do not accept updates, LOI, letter of supportAnyone know where we are meant to submit LOIs??
They just didn't clarify. They ONLY accept LOIs post April 30/May 1 date. However, this is not to be an update letter, meaning it is strictly an LOI. No updates to activities/experiences will be considered unless they are academic in nature (i.e. official transcript grades). I hope that clarifies for all my friends on Hold. We just gotta stick it out until May.Lol why are we getting all different responses though I did email like mid March so maybe they changed policy?
i'm curious too but the Hold email made it sound like they will meet to review waitlisted applicants after April 30. That makes it sound like it isn't a concrete ranking they just move down based on vacancies. Then again, that's just my speculation.I wonder if the waitlist is tiered or they gave us a number.
I thought they didn’t accept letters (including letters of intent) at any point in the cycle? Did you ask them via email or was it something they sent to people who are on the waitlist already?They just didn't clarify. They ONLY accept LOIs post April 30/May 1 date. However, this is not to be an update letter, meaning it is strictly an LOI. No updates to activities/experiences will be considered unless they are academic in nature (i.e. official transcript grades). I hope that clarifies for all my friends on Hold. We just gotta stick it out until May.
I thought they didn’t accept letters (including letters of intent) at any point in the cycle? Did you ask them via email or was it something they sent to people who are on the waitlist already?
LOI: we are all still interested!
To confirm, they allow LOIs only after you’ve been waitlisted (as long as it’s sent after April 30th)? I’m still on hold - does this mean that my hold will turn into an R after April 30th? Since they already have their waitlist?Asked them via email after i was places on the waitlist.
They will continue to review people on Hold from now through May and June, and who knows even July. However, there is a chance that as they continue to review Holds, we may get an R from this point onward. If you remain on Hold past April 30/May 1, then you can send an LOI. Does that make sense?To confirm, they allow LOIs only after you’ve been waitlisted (as long as it’s sent after April 30th)? I’m still on hold - does this mean that my hold will turn into an R after April 30th? Since they already have their waitlist?
Thank you!! Is it likely they’d consider an LOI from someone who is on hold when there are people sending LOIs who are on the waitlist? I’m viewing hold and waitlist as two different things - are they the same?They will continue to review people on Hold from now through May and June, and who knows even July. However, there is a chance that as they continue to review Holds, we may get an R from this point onward. If you remain on Hold past April 30/May 1, then you can send an LOI. Does that make sense?
hold and waitlist are the sameThank you!! Is it likely they’d consider an LOI from someone who is on hold when there are people sending LOIs who are on the waitlist? I’m viewing hold and waitlist as two different things - are they the same?
I thought with waitlist it shows on your AMCAS? One of my friends is on two different waitlists and it shows that she’s been waitlisted at those schools on AMCAS - versus for me, it’s not showinghold and waitlist are the same
I thought with waitlist it shows on your AMCAS? One of my friends is on two different waitlists and it shows that she’s been waitlisted at those schools on AMCAS - versus for me, it’s not showing
Oooh!! Yes, she has been accepted to other schools so that makes sense. This whole time I thought hold was different than waitlist and they were still considering me for a waitlist position 😭 this gives me a tiny bit more hope 🥹You have to have an A for at least one school for CYMS tool to be active. If you are just on waitlists without any A, waitlists won’t show.
if you get off the waitlist, is there like student housing?
I had my meeting with the financial aid officer on Monday, and they said they'll be sending out scholarships and university loans beginning next week and not to worry if you aren't in the first batch. They're meeting this week to see which students are getting it first. I believe they said for scholarships, one of the soft criteria is if you qualified for the Pell Grant during undergrad
Congrats! I guess they started releasing decisions early!Just got an email saying I received the Dean’s scholarship. I didn’t qualify for the Pell Grant tho
Similarly here, I interviewed end of March and at this point, I am not sure if there is hope this late. I would love to know as well if there is hopeHi everyone. I had my interview mid-late March. Do y’all think I should be hopeful in waiting to hear back for an A or even a waitlist or should I just move on considering how late in the cycle I got it?
Interviewed in Jan and still waiting. You may be part of the same batch of decisions when they come out.Similarly here, I interviewed end of March and at this point, I am not sure if there is hope this late. I would love to know as well if there is hope
Wow that is a pretty long wait since January I was thinking they have already finished through Feb thanks for sharing. Good luck to everyone who is still waiting and hopefully we all hear good news after all!Interviewed in Jan and still waiting. You may be part of the same batch of decisions when they come out.
Likewise. Not the ideal outcome but I'm still cheerfully optimistic about it. If not, Hershey is a great program and I'll be happy thereIdk if they’re releasing all UP decisions today but I just got put on the waitlist for the UP program.
Seconded. Can anyone PM details if they have it?Was a groupme created? One of the students hosting the second look day said they were in the midst of creating one for this class haha
wait it is a letter of intent or a letter of interest after April 30th?
Congrats and out of curiosity where did you decide to gobittersweet because this was my first acceptance, but i withdrew my A here and i hope it goes to one of you wonderful people on the waitlist
thanks! & rwjmsCongrats and out of curiosity where did you decide to go
Groupme is created but isnt sent out yetWas a groupme created? One of the students hosting the second look day said they were in the midst of creating one for this class haha
Oh got it, thanks!Groupme is created but isnt sent out yet