If one submits an app and then approx 2 wks later gets an email inviting them to apply for Schreyer

does that mean you likely got in or is that standard operating procedure for all who apply?

My D got that too but hasn’t heard back yet on her PSU application. Did you check the box that you were planning on applying to Schreyer? That may be it (she checked the box as well). Schreyer wants priority applications in by Nov. 1. Check their website for more detailed info.

@opallady Thanks. My D never checked the Schreyer box since she figured you needed close to perfect stats to be considered.

@citymama9 Admission to Schreyer is, as you know, highly competitive. However, the holistic process doesn’t include consideration of SAT/ACT scores.

@kidzncatz Oh. I just figured that was for students with 1500s on the SAT. Do you know if getting that email means she is probably accepted or is sent out automatically? It starts out by saying something about her being a high achiever who took advantage of opportunities etc. I can’t tell if it’s a form letter.

My son applied in early September. He just received the same email (“you’re a high achiever who took advantage of opportunities”). He did not indicate an interest in Schreyer.

We received it also. We did not indicate an interest either.

Getting an email to apply to Schreyers has zero bearing on your acceptance or denial to Penn State. They run completely separately and as such, have very different requirements for entry. Schreyer is a holistic process and does not consider grades as much as Penn State admissions - which is a completely non holistic process.

Schreyer probably sends out profiles to admissions about what they’re looking for. It’s worth applying - curriculum rigor, quality of essays, recommendation are the most important factors. They’re after genuinely curious students, kids who wonder and think.
(Test scores don’t feel into okay at all. You can have a 1200 and get in, have 1500 and not get in).

My son also received the same email on Fri 10/26. He did not indicate interest since he considered himself to be borderline to just be accepted to UP. 4.1 WGPA 1240 SAT applied DUS, marked willing to do summer, and Altoona 3rd choice. His essay highlighted some of his leadership, volunteering, awards, and clubs/groups, etc. He is a curious and ambitious kid who likes being involved. He probably fits the profile Schreyer looks for, however he doesn’t want to read too much into receiving this email.

He asked around and kids with higher stats than him have not received the same email. We are trying to figure out if Admissions has looked at his application and forwarded his name to Schreyer…or if it’s just a random generated email sent to some kids.

@jlhpsu Have you heard of kids receiving this email from Schreyer acknowledging the student is a high achiever and suggesting they apply…and then they aren’t even offered admission to UP? That would be a real bummer if that happens.

Does anyone have any more info on receiving this email? Anyone from previous years?

@momof2inpa Yes, I have seen that happen. As I said, they are completely different processes. Schreyer sends out a ton of invites to apply and a very small number get into Schreyer and some don’t get admitted to Penn State at all when all is said and done.

@jlhpsu I’m not sure I’d say Schreyer’s acceptance is holistic, my son’s class of Schreyer graduated last year and they were well rounded, but much more academically driven. The thesis alone was super rigorous, and they are not as focused on extracurricular as they are academia. That being said, the essay portion is totally based on good writing and thoughts, not grade oriented.

Schreyer acceptance is holistic but strong academics is a pre-requisite to get in. But with a 3.4 GPA minimum required, you can’t have kids who dilly-dally and those who can’t handle the thesis just drop out of Schreyer senior year. (Schreyer retention is pretty good though).

@amomoffour Schreyer acceptance is holistic in that it takes into consideration much more than your test scores and GPA. The processes for acceptance are completely different.