We are on pins and needles for my son’s application. He wants to go to University Park and for Computer Science. He has a 1310 SAT with a 4.1 / 5.0 GPA (National Honors Society) and we are from Pennsylvania. Still no word. We pray his scores are good enough.
@AggieHope123 I think you should call admissions and ask as soon as possible
You said you applied early action I think?
So all in by 11/1? Seems all would be complete by now
Anything we say here is speculation, may be fine but can’t hurt to ask 
Yes. All in prior to 11/1. He’s such a smart kid and if he doesn’t get in it will be a devastating Xmas for him. 
If you were in the rejection pile, you would have been notified of your rejection.
@jpwatk us too if my daughter doesn’t get in.
Same here. I have been dreading a Christmas Eve disappointment, of all dates for psu to choose as the first deadline
But we may have good news, or at least deferred to the next decision group 1/31
Hope we all get good answers for our kids @natalie2 and @jpwatk
@jpwatk my d has very similar stats to your sons, we also are pa
Waiting since mid August on pins and needles as u say. Love penn state main
I applied Early Action to Penn State on October 7th and STILL have not heard back. It is December 17th! I am a little worried that I am in the rejection pile. What do you think? Not super strong credentials, but I thought I had a good chance?
ACT: 28
GPA: 3.4
NJ, USA
Anyone else get this message…
Application Status
Your application has been updated. Please check back soon for a status update.
we have been waiting since the first week of Sept. PSU main is her first choice. Just hoping for some good news. hoping the same for all of you
@socceryeti when did you see this status change?
@socceryeti I’ve read that this message is a prelude to a decision. Where did you see this message? Good luck!
@LMayPA when did her friend apply/ when did her friend get accepted? We’re you both out of state or in state? What decsision did your daughter hear?
@AAA124555 and @kansha it was posted on my application status on my MYPennState page. It has been there for 2 days now AND I received an email telling me to check my status a few days ago. I also thought the pages were updated at 9a.m. Is this wrong?
@socceryeti according to the previous discussions here the page seems to update at 12:00 midnight. Good luck
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So does the portal state that you’re application status has been updated before the actual decision is released? Or can it just change from “under review” to the decision waiting in the portal.
Logged in my daughter was deferred to regular decision
Your decision has been deferred to the priority application filing group. This means you will have a decision by January 31. The need to defer your decision will not negatively impact your chances of being accepted to Penn State. Due to unprecedented application volume, the Undergraduate Admissions Office needs more time to review your application. This extra time will ensure that the decision you receive by January 31 is the correct admission decision. We thank you for your patience. No further action is required by you at this time.
So frustrating after waiting so long…idk if it’s a good sign or bad
@natalie2 was that the first time you checked today or was that a new update to the portal?