I’m an international student and I applied before Nov 30th. My application has just been under review a few days ago. Do I have to wait until May to hear back?
The process at PSU is excruciating. You can apply in Sept and wait almost 5 months for an answer. Really not sure why they don’t go ED1 and ED 2. Anyway, the GPA you send them is not always the GPA they calculate. Most remove non core classes when arriving at the GPA. So a B in AP Calc counts, an A in Phys Ed does not.
Good Luck,
PSU class of 2021
HS Numbers
GPA:3.4
SAT:1430
Accepted last year as DUS, Fall @ UP
Son was admitted to Harrisburg 2+2(UP was first choice) this morning.
Engineering / Civil Engineering
OOS
GPA 3.6 UW
1290 SATS
Average extracurriculars
We have requested reconsideration for UP.
He will not attend Harrisburg but rather stay in state at Rutgers (already accepted).
Waiting on Va Tech decision as well.
Good luck to all.
@japsmom
That was a nasty comment you made to @futurecollege321. This is a stressful time for many and comments like the one you made are really low class .
@Daisy0114 Hi Daisy, I think it is hard to read tone in forums and I try to give people the benefit of the doubt… maybe she was in a rush and trying to answer quickly. However, i certainly understand her point. Penn State is a large school and you have to be willing to ask questions and chase down answers - it isn’t for everyone. If you end up at Penn State, you have to go after things you want, rather than wait for them to come to you (for the most past). I think her intent was to get that message across.
good luck to all with decisions. It is a stressful time, also given that many high schoolers are in the midst of mid-terms and there are some nasty bugs going around. Everyone go drink some orange juice and get a good night’s sleep.
LMAO it’s OK. I might not even attend Erie after looking at its total costs. I don’t even think I’m patient enough to wait two more years to go to University Park. So far, I got accepted to University at Buffalo with the Provost scholarship, so I’m considering going there as one of my top choices. Thanks for the advice though.
Stats:
SAT: 1180, 1180, 1180 (1200 Combined)
SAT IIs:
GPA: (Weighted) 89.4
Rank: 273/514
Other stats: 10 total AP and Honors Classes. My high school is ranked 194 in the nation.
Subjective:
Essays: Great, reviewed by a published author
Teacher Recs: N/A
Counselor Rec: N/A
Hook (if any): N/A
Location/Person: North Texas
State or Country: Texas
School Type: Large Public
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Other Factors: Varsity in 3 sports, president of the engineering club, student council, part-time job, and A LOT of volunteer work.
@soccermom22 GOOD LUCK! I think they update the portals at midnight. My mom check at 1215 am and the portal was updated.
I was accepted on Tuesday to Smeal as a marketing major starting in the fall at UP!
Sat: 1220
GPA: 3.94
Other Stats: my senior year is all dual enrollment at my community college through my high school
State: New Jersey
School type: small public
Gender: female
Other factors: part of 3 honor societies (treasurer for one of them), 4 year varsity cheerleader (captain senior year), cheer coach, dancer, plus more.
I’m so excited!!!
Accepted this morning to the main campus; DUS Fall 2018!!!
Accepted this morning to the main campus! Fall 2018 DUS!
Stats:
SAT: 1180, 1180, 1180 (1200 Combined)
SAT IIs:
GPA: (Weighted) 89.4
Rank: 273/514
Other stats: 10 total AP and Honors Classes. My high school is ranked 194 in the nation.
Subjective:
Essays: Great, reviewed by a published author
Teacher Recs: N/A
Counselor Rec: N/A
Hook (if any): N/A
Location/Person:
State or Country: Texas
School Type: Large Public
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Other Factors: Varsity in 3 sports, president of the engineering club, student council, part-time job, and A LOT of volunteer work.
Got into Altoona for the 2+2 program.
Major: Business - Finance
Stats: SAT: 1310/1600
Top 7% of graduating class (~40/620)
IB Diploma candidate
GPA: 4.02(W) and 3.65(UW)
Strong recs and essay.
I need help on your input abt Altoona. I live in Cali and I don’t know much about PSU. Is it worth the shot to go to Altoona then transfer? I noticed that the cost is rather high. I already got accepted to Ohio Uni and I received generous amounts just from scholarships. But idk about the quality of education and the location. Any input would be really appreciated! Thank you!
rejected at smeal to 2+2 with a 30 act and a 3.89 GPA. I’m trying to see what went wrong, already accepted DA into Kelley so this doesn’t make much sense at all
Hey everybody. Let’s back off of @Joezzzzz. The kids may be college aged, but they are still kids. This pressure and stress is awful for them. I think they need a little slack.
@Cw82200 - that sounds impossible.
Agree with Swimming ^^^^^^
@Swimming123 - What do you mean?
@CW82200 - is that gpa weighted or unweighted?
@Anxiousmom12 its weighted, I believe my unweighted is around a 3.5
@Cw82200 - I mean that sounds impossible with your stats. To not even get a 2+2 with your grades sounds crazy unless there is something else they considered. The rule of thumb is usually about 2/3 is GPA and 1/3 is Testing.