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[catalyst1000]

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does anyone know if anatomy and phys counts for the gen bio requirement?

Probably... but also penn state doesn't have "requirements", only strongly recommended courses. So there is some implied flexibility

 

[likeits1978]

I just got the secondary on Friday. My application was verified late May.

 

[scared_sprinkles4242]

I'm a little confused by the "Write a short paragraph/statement." Does this mean we shouldn't write it in narrative style and should instead write a point-blank response?

 

[FreyjaNevaeh]

For LORS, I've got one from a biochem lab prof, one from a physician I shadowed, one from a bio teacher, and another from a bio tech that I TA'ed for, should I not bother applying? Any ideas? (Basically, I don't think any of these are applicable for the Non science faculty letter req)

 

[likeits1978]

The 75 word why us essay I think was the hardest I've done, lol.

 

[Kobeleo62]

I still haven't received secondary 😢

 

[cranes37]

Did u get the secondary? I still haven't received mine

make sure u check your spam, that's where i found mine

 

[likeits1978]

I still haven't received secondary 😢

If you don't find it in your spam, I would gently email admissions and maybe ask when you could expect a secondary application. Don't forget to include your AMCAS ID if you reach out to them.

 

[wao2221]

slight neurotic comment here but on prompt #4, it says "write a short paragraph" but gives 250 words max. If I reuse one of my previous essays that are a few paragraph but still under 250 words, will I be DOA?

I only ask because the terminology on prompt 5 says "write a short statement" and doesn't limit the essay to one paragraph

 

[prvo223]

slight neurotic comment here but on prompt #4, it says "write a short paragraph" but gives 250 words max. If I reuse one of my previous essays that are a few paragraph but still under 250 words, will I be DOA?

I only ask because the terminology on prompt 5 says "write a short statement" and doesn't limit the essay to one paragraph

I think it would be more concerned about 250 words. if you are worried about it though, delete the spaces so that it's all one paragraph just long.

 

[Kobeleo62]

Finally got secondary after emailing them.... If you haven't received secondary yet definitely email them