Penn State Hold

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2DEG

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Hi folks:

I submitted my secondary few weeks ago. Today I got this thin mail and of course I thought it would be a rejection. But it was a little better - they put me in the continue to review category. I am an out-of-state applicant but pretty interested in this school.

Am I the only one in this boat? Also..I am thinking about writing them an email expressing my genuine interest.

All these stuff is pretty frustrating for me. I was stupid back in my undergrad and also I think I chose a difficult, un-interesting major (Electrical Engineering) and for many other reasons, my GPA is not good. But that was 8 years ago. Now, I am a different type of student. Not to sound arrogant, but I wish I could convey what my classmates or my professors, TA think of me as a student. I am doing an honors project this semester and I get many compliments for my work. I am doing all these while working full-time and maintaining a family life.

But because of the poor undergrad numbers, I get rejected/on hold etc. I guess not everything is so bad. I have 3 interview offers. Hopefully one of them will work out.

Sorry for the digression. Best wishes all.

S.
 
I'm in this boat too. I'm out of stater also, from NYC.
 
hey guys, i just got put on hold too at penn state....have you guys heard any good news from them since you guys were put on hold?? i'm just trying to be optimistic, but i guess it ain't working out... 🙁 🙁
 
i got put on hold too...i would say write that letter, it couldnt hurt...my friend got put on hold last year and got an invite in feb but was later waitlisted
 
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