She can appeal for a different major only, because she’s already been evaluated for HHD for fall and denied, then evaluated for HHD and Summer and accepted.
She could ask for reconsideration to DUS, or another major. I’d call and discuss options.
Don’t forget to post your stats (GPA, APs/IB/dual enrollment…) in the Decisions thread. 
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You don’t have to use abington for your branch campus, you could see if she’s admitted to Altoona for instance.
I don’t know what would happen if that campus is “full”.
Congratulations! I haven’t seen many/any nursing admits. Would you mind sharing your stats if you are comfortable?
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@fanoffriends Naviance is only as reliable as your HS inputs the data. Honestly, I don’t believe that geographic location is very important.
I’m basing my opinion on Penn State’s CDS (Common Data Set).
https://factbook.psu.edu/CDS/20192020/CDS%202019-2020%20University%20Park.pdf
** note that this is 2019-2020 CDS when test scores were readily available. I would expect it to be modified this year for TO **
The factors are as follows:
Very Important:
- Academic GPA
- Standardized Test Scores
Important:
- Rigor of Secondary School record
Considered:
- Class Rank
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Alumnni/ae Relation
- Geographical Residence
- State Residency
- Racial/Ethnic Status
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered:
- Recommendation
- Interview
- First Generation
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Level of applicant’s interest
Same here CS Fall UP , is it always case decision says “intended major CS” ? There is no direct admit to major ?
TO button is still there
When will I hear back?
congrats to all who have heard!
@tomandrews4 It is worth it to call admissions. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if HHD is less competitive than DUS. Many kids who want Smeal and/or Engineering are applying DUS - this has raised the competitiveness of DUS over the last few years.
Summer is a great time. And a fabulous learning experience for kids. My kids go summer - not because they “have to” - from Penn State, because they “have to” - from Mom & Dad. Even my kid that was virtual this past summer found it valuable = she got a class out of the way and made some friends. Don’t just blindly discount it.
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No direct admit to major for CS. Is that CS in IST? or CSE in College of Engineering?
Guessing, but here is the Entrance to Major:
https://bulletins.psu.edu/undergraduate/colleges/engineering/computer-science-bs/#howtogetintext
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So mine just got a portal update with costs and percentages of those receiving merit. I don’t think she will get anything and therefore we aren’t going to even be able to consider PSU. She has gotten great money from other schools.
I told her to decline in hopes it opens a spot up for someone else. I don’t see a button for that in her portal
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yes, that jogs my memory.
Glad to hear that #2 is happy. Sending you a PM.
It is very nice to have two at the same school… they can help each other. My freshman would go to my junior’s apartment for food breaks … And nice they are on the same schedule! Although it makes moving in more difficult!
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you can see your merit reward?
Guys someone please reply my TO button is still there and my status changed from “your app materials are being verified” to “your app is under review” just yesterday
As of now it shows everything is complete and I’m qualified for EA
WILL I GET A DECISION BY TOMORROW???
thanks, it’s CS in COE . is it the same for all majors in Penn State everyone has to go through ETM?
@njcollege2021
no, every major is different. Usually all Engineering have the same ETM. All Business have the same. Google the major and ETM Penn State and you will find it.
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Did you try to call admissions? I think they will be able to let you know more definitively but I’m guessing you will here later today/tonight per the letter.
- This sounds really stressful. take a deep breath. I would encourage you to call Admissions and ask them:
- Is my application complete? (Was it complete by the EA deadline?)
- Am I in the EA pool?
- Will I hear a response by 12/24?
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If you cannot call them, then email them. right now.
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Based on what you have posted (and our information is only as good as what you post), you should hear an answer by 12/24.
Remember, the responses can be:
- admittance to PSU - UP for Fall
- admittance to PSU - UP for Summer
- admittance to PSU - Commonwealth campus for 2+2
- denial
- deferral to RD round
It sounds like this is very stressful to you, so rather than posting here, I would encourage you to control your own fate and call Admissions and ask. Only they can provide the ‘real’ answer.
go call. right now.
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No just a cost of attendance breakdown and how they breakdown financial aide.
I agree @pratty call them to give yourself peace of mind.
I got accepted into the nursing program but it’s the 2+2