@citymama9 : however Paterno Fellows and Schreyer Scholars are in small classes (16, 18, 24, 30 depending on subject).
All freshman English classes are small.
All foreign language classes and freshman seminars are small.
For this reason, first semester freshmen should schedule their freshman seminars and one small class (if not more).
Taking small Schreyer seminars in the Humanities/social sciences is a very nice alternative for First year students - interactive and personable.
@bodangles said that in engineering large lecture classes were the norm throughout.
You can go online and see the size of each case for spring 2019 (I think itās called lionpath).
No matter what, going to office hours matters. Write down questions as you read, do problem sets, or listen to the lecture - bring them to office hours every week or every other week.
@MYOS1634 Schreyer and Paterno are exclusive to those accepted. Unfortunately you canāt just schedule those. At least they have seminars as an option for smaller classes, Schryer is only open to those who get accepted into the Honors College.
^ yes, sorry, I thought that it was self explanatory. In short, Paterno Fellows and Schreyer Scholars have a really nice advantage. (Also, they schedule early, so they can always get the classes they want).
@ziveli513 fingers crossed for your family! Iām only checking back to find out how you make out!
@amomoffour that is just so very nice of you!!! Thank you.
Iām honestly getting so tired of waiting. Seeing all these people getting into other schools. Like Iām really annoyed, and I know itās hard but cmon. I applied to Smeal with low test scores and a higher GPA, but feel as though Iām not gonna get in. I just want to know already, Iām so done.
This wait is truly a test of patience. I am just hoping that tonight there will be an update due to all the crashes the portal has been experiencing. I too would just like this wait to be over with already. Letās hope we see something tonight or at least by this week.
I am not sure about your situation, but I know lots of kids who did the 2 and 2 and they were just fine, others went summer, some found out later than others. Donāt forget that deferred might get you in when others decline.
Or maybe your decisions are coming out tonight, have faith until you hear otherwise!
who else staying up till midnight?
@beejdoop lol I usually wake up after midnight, check portal, go back to sleep
But Iām old, good luck, hope u get a good answer tonight!
Hey Guys! New to this website. Also been waiting for my decision for a couple of months now and iāve been beyond stressed as Penn State is an amazing school and I would be really fortunate if I got in. Applied to Smeal which is insanely competitive and my GPA is on the lower end but my SAT is okay along with good extracurricular (Internships, DECA, Track, XC, volunteering) however I believe my GPA will be my Achilles heel. So does this portal update at 12:00 AM everyday? Also best of luck to everyone waiting.
@greencarrot01 hi. Yes it seems that the portal updates at midnight each weeknight so far
Waiting together helps some, welcome and good luck!
Stayed up to waitā¦still nothing :((
I have been waiting for over 2 months now and this last week is going to kill me!!! Did anyone who stayed up to wait tonight get a decision? Also, has anyone been accepted with a criminology major?
I applied August 14thā¦ Iāve been waiting for four months. These last couple days could not go by slower. I stayed up tonight and still nothing. I thought there was a glimmer of hope with the error earlier today. I got a 1330 SAT with a 3.88 UW and a 4.12 W and applied to DUS with summer option if neccessary. I did not think it would take this long to get a decision. But hey, Iāve been waiting 4 years for this moment, a few more days wonāt hurt for hopefully another great four years at Happy Valley!
i have super similar stats and applied early action- and am out of state! fingers crossed we both get in!
@bmerr10 I feel your pain! Waiting since early August, just checked, still no decision
These days are crawling! Hoping for happy valley for my d. ?
Good luck to you and all
I applied last minute in November for Anthropology but switched my majority to Biology a week or so ago. I wouldnāt be surprised if that negatively affects decision. Getting really impatient, thought Iād hear back from Penn State faster than UMass but I heard back from there last night.
Anybody has problem in logging the portal. It gives me wired error " There are errors on this form. Please review and correct: "ā¦tried number of times but it turns out to give errors but no errors on username or password
Same issue
ok thanks so its again some problem from their end, or is it some decision waves god knows!!!