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Are they emailing these Rs or is it in the portal?

 

[AlliesStardust]

why did Penn state have to send that rejection letter again today 😢

I know, like, thanks a lot.

 

[CurledAlarmist]

Does anyone know how often someone is taken off hold and gets an interview?

 

[Produce Sweaty 456]

Does anyone know how often someone is taken off hold and gets an interview?

I also just got the interview hold as OOS. Curious about this too since PSU does not accept letter of intents or any updates.

 

[Maidenless??]

Does anyone know how often someone is taken off hold and gets an interview?

I also just got the interview hold. Curious about this too since PSU does not accept letter of intents or any updates.

When did yall submit the secondary?

 

[curiousblizzard]

I also just got the interview hold. Curious about this too since PSU does not accept letter of intents or any updates.

Did you get an email or portal?

 

[Produce Sweaty 456]

When did yall submit the secondary?

Complete July 27th. Got an email stating im on hold.

 

[exoticcookie]

i thought this was a school that doesn't send Rs until may or completely ghosts

 

[not_houseMD]

i thought this was a school that doesn't send Rs until may or completely ghosts

apparently not. there have been some hard R’s reported on here and admit.org

 

[prvo223]

if they are already placing people on interview hold what does that mean for those who have not head anything yet?

 

[Butalbusaur]

if they are already placing people on interview hold what does that mean for those who have not head anything yet?

Means they haven't gotten to us yet!

 

[ryguy21]

Just got an email that my application is on hold and still being reviewed for whether I get an interview or not. Is this a good or bad sign? How common is being put on hold?

 

[Butalbusaur]

Just got an email that my application is on hold and still being reviewed for whether I get an interview or not. Is this a good or bad sign? How common is being put on hold?

PSU is typically low-yield; however, they did interview pretty late in the last few years

 

[PickaGodnPray]

apparently not. there have been some hard R’s reported on here and admit.org

Bro you cannot call them hard R’s

 

[ryguy21]

PSU is typically low-yield; however, they did interview pretty late in the last few years

What do you mean by low yield? Like they do not take many people from hold?

 

[Butalbusaur]

What do you mean by low yield? Like they do not take many people from hold?

A lot of people apply b/c PSU is stat friendly, so the chance to get an II is low

 

[not_houseMD]

Bro you cannot call them hard R’s

lmao you right. just soft R's and R's from here on out 🫡

 

[HSim87]

I hear if you just keep imagining a PennState II, it'll happen.

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

I hear if you just keep imagining a PennState II, it'll happen.

Guess I need to imagine harder

 

[leoyoshi2]

+1 IS II on 9/15, submitted 8/2

 

[letsgojets1]

+1 OOS R

 

[good_vibes5]

+1 OOS R

Same 🙁 +1 OOS R

 

[MasterOogway]

Sorry to those who got R’s. You shall become the dragon warrior elsewhere

 

[adresearchgal]

Any OOS IIs?

 

[Maidenless??]

+1 OOS R

Same 🙁 +1 OOS R

When did you guys submit the secondary?

 

[good_vibes5]

8/1

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

tough seeing people submit after me get interview invites, lmao. It's like watching your crush go out on a date with another fella. Congrats y'all

+1 IS II on 9/15, submitted 8/2

 

[good_vibes5]

tough seeing people submit after me get interview invites, lmao. It's like watching your crush go out on a date with another fella. Congrats y'all

Oh fam I got an R lolol

 

[MasterOogway]

tough seeing people submit after me get interview invites, lmao. It's like watching your crush go out on a date with another fella. Congrats y'all

Bro just read their posts before whimpering.

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

Bro just read there posts before whimpering.

*whimpers in embarrassment*

 

[good_vibes5]

Just twisting the knife😒

 

[premed 2025-26]

They have sent out more R than they have interviews so far

 

[sardinetoast]

They have sent out more R than they have interviews so far

What data are you basing this off of? Self reported admit.org data?

 

[exoticcookie]

honestly, its kind of refreshing to get decisions from schools early in the cycle, even if its Rs. In the past, this school was known to ghost until May

 

[HSim87]

i submitted mine on august 19th. I’m pretty nervous…

 

[Butalbusaur]

i submitted mine on august 19th. I’m pretty nervous…

I submitted 7/31, nothin' back from PSU yet. Have faith!

 

[cheesefries03]

has anyone had the interview yet? if so, how'd it go/how should I prefer?

 

[MetroCube2]

I interviewed recently. We aren't allowed to share any details about it, but it really wasn't too bad at all. Normal interview prep should do you just fine.

 

[premed 2025-26]

I interviewed recently. We aren't allowed to share any details about it, but it really wasn't too bad at all. Normal interview prep should do you just fine.

Congrats on the interview. Do you mind sharing your stats and when you applied?

 

[MetroCube2]

I have high stats but submitted my secondary on 8/3, which interestingly enough was after 2 weeks.

 

[rettygologama]

"I have completed one or more years of graduate study or full time employment at the time of this application and confirm that the letter(s) of recommendation submitted to AMCAS include at least one additional letter of recommendation from a member of the graduate faculty or work supervisor."

if I have worked not full time does this apply to me? I graduated in 2023. part time clinical job from Jan 2024-Mar 2025, now at another clinical job since Feb 2025. have a letter from the current physician I work with. Do I check this box?

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

"I have completed one or more years of graduate study or full time employment at the time of this application and confirm that the letter(s) of recommendation submitted to AMCAS include at least one additional letter of recommendation from a member of the graduate faculty or work supervisor."

if I have worked not full time does this apply to me? I graduated in 2023. part time clinical job from Jan 2024-Mar 2025, now at another clinical job since Feb 2025. have a letter from the current physician I work with. Do I check this box?

I would not check the box since the physician is not your supervisor (unless they're literally your boss) and you worked part-time.

 

[cheesefries03]

Is Penn State an open file interview?

 

[cheesefries03]

Has anyone sent a post-II letter of intent/is that a thing people typically do?

 

[MasterOogway]

Has anyone sent a post-II letter of intent/is that a thing people typically do?

I didn't think they accepted any letters. Also I would not recommend until you get placed on the waitlist.

 

[cheesefries03]

what are the chances I will hear back on oct 15 about decisions if I interviewed week of oct 6 LOL

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

what are the chances I will hear back on oct 15 about decisions if I interviewed week of oct 6 LOL

I interviewed at another PA school october 6th.

Realistically, I think december is gonna be our month— November if we’re lucky

 

[cheesefries03]

I interviewed at another PA school october 6th.

Realistically, I think december is gonna be our month— November if we’re lucky

i think that makes sense!! managing my delusion rn HAHA

 

[gobirds1234]

10/13 IS II Hold :/ , submitted 2° 9/4

 

[CurledAlarmist]

Why did I just receive a 2nd hold email LMAO. Just reject me atp