Penn state hold

Hi Everyone-

I know i asked this before, but i wondering if anyone has any new info. For the second year in a row, I have been placed on the Penn State "hold for possible interview" list.
Does anyone have any new insight? Is this part of their drawn out rejection policy?
Do you think i should write them a letter expressing my interest in their school? For the record, Vermont was my first choice (because of the location)...until i was rejected a few weeks ago. Penn State is a close second choice because they are currently doing research in the 4 neurological disorders that have plagued my family. I am interested in specializing in neurology.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

bump, any thoughts?

 

Chibihamsta-

Well, i hope they don't screen the rest of the application pool before we are offered an interview....but i think that is exactly what will happen. That's what happened last year!!
So, what do you think you are gonna do? Are you going to submit additional information (even though the letter states only info currently in file will be reviewed)?
I'd do just about anything at this point!! Man, i have almost resorted to praying.....and i am agnostic!

 

I am not even going to get into that discussion. Do what ever makes you feel better.

 

crazyterp (great name by the way)-
Did you get this letter last year? can i ask you to share your stats? I am really curious, because mine are not good at all. I am trying to figure out why they didn't reject me right off the bat. If you don't want to post em', pm me if feel like sharing.
This process is killing me. Went through it last year. This year seems to be a repeat performance.

 

Well, it has been well over one month since my original post. Haven't heard a Peep! I am in the process of writing an "update" letter to submit to the Admissions office.

Can i get everyone's advice here: i have decided to apply for research technician positions at the College of Medicine. I am currently an NJ resident, but was hoping that moving to and working at the college of med might demonstrate how much i would like to attend Penn state.

Has anyone else done this? What do you guys think?

 

Holler..thanks for the encouragement. I don't think being interviewed at Penn State come close to the schools in NYC. they are clearly two different categories! That is why hoping Penn state will take a second look at my application. Good luck in NYC!

Does anyone else have any advice as to whether i should pursue a job at Penn State college of medicine? The 2 postings i am interested in are right up my alley professionally....but 5 hours away geographically!