<p>@Grace768 My D applied September 2nd and has had that same status since September 8th, so we feel your pain! Admissions told me just last week that they have only notified a small percentage of applicants and that we can expect to hear by January 31st at the latest. They said not to worry at all if you know people with the same stats that have heard and you have not. Notifications are “random” according to them. Although, you will notice trends with GPA’s and majors of students already notified. Long story short, you will hear by Jan 31st. The waiting stinks!</p>
<p>@DaneBrick I’d call or e mail admissions. If you are applying for scholarships, then they will need that I’m sure. </p>
<p>@DaneBrick is your application complete? As in you have all necessary materials in? If so, then adding your SS# should not change your priority date. But I’d call and ask them these questions. They ask for your SS# for a reason so my guess is they want it. </p>
<p>@jlhpsu yes the rest of my app is in. But does a lack of a SS# affect my chances of being admitted or just the chances of getting merit scholarships? I’ve been reading that stating your SS# is only necessary for students applying for financial aid. Just want to know how true this is.</p>
<p>Depends on whether they consider an app “complete” without that. I don’t know the answer to that. I’d call admissions and ask to be sure. @DaneBrick </p>
<p>@jlhpsu alright I called them and they said that the SS# doesn’t matter if you’re not applying for financial aid, and I can always give it to them if admitted and if needed. So wish me luck I hope we both get in (or your child gets in I think you’re a parent, not sure)</p>
<p>@DaneBrick Good to hear! Yes, I’m an anxious mom of a child who applied, lol. But I’m also a PSU (UP) alumni as is my husband, so I have some insight into <em>some</em> things - and definitely no insight into others Wishing the best for everyone!</p>
<p>Subjective:
Essays: Strong
Teacher Recs: Strong
Counselor Rec: Very Strong (Personally knew him and he attended Penn State as well)
Hook (if any): N/A</p>
<p>Location/Person:
State or Country: MD
School Type: Small Public School (~600)
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male</p>
<p>Other Factors:
Multiple extracurricular activities with multiple leadership roles </p>
<p>General Comments:
My SAT scores were not great, but I was still accepted, so never lose hope!!
I am not sure if I’ll end up at Penn State, but I’m glad to be accepted. Good luck to all of the other applicants!!</p>
<p>Just got accepted for Fall 2015 at University Park! >:D< Here are my stats:</p>
<p>[ *] College: Engineering
[ *] ACT: 30 (with writing)
[ *] GPA: Unweighted 3.7, Weighted 4.1
[ *] Course load (# of AP/IB/H, special courses, etc.): I’ve taken honors math and science every year. I took honors Spanish last year. 2 APs (Chemistry & Calc AB)
[ *] Rank: Top 15% of my class, out of 550
[ *] Hook (legacy, recruited athlete, etc.): None
[ *] State or Country: Arizona
[ *] Ethnicity: White
[ *] Gender: M
[ *] Major Strength/Weakness: I’ve had a ton of leadership experience. I’m on the board of my religious youth group and also participate in other religious programs. I also worked at a summer camp this past summer. I’ve never done any community service worth noting, though, and I don’t have any academic honors or awards.
[ *] Other: I thought my personal statement was pretty good, but nothing mindblowing. I think I applied in early November, but I’m not sure if that affected my chances of admission or not. I also didn’t send any letters of recommendation.</p>
<p>I wasn’t really sure if I would make it in or not, but I am so excited that I did! Good luck to all who are still awaiting a response!</p>
<p>So jealous of everyone admitted already my status has been “decision will be here when one is made” for several weeks! The waiting is so hard :(</p>
<p>My D has had the same status since September 8th! But, good news is, January 31st doesn’t seem quite as far away anymore. Day by day, getting closer. </p>
<p>My D has had same status too for almost 2 months now. She applied undeclared. Seems like alot of OOS appliocantss
have heard already. Hope to hear soon GPA 3.75u 4.7 w 1800 sat top 15% of class lots of EC and volunteer hours</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT: N/A
SAT IIs: 800 each on US History and Lit, didn’t submit
GPA: 4.078 weighted on weird scale, don’t know unweighted but would estimate 3.7
Rank: N/A but probably Top 15-25%
Other stats: ACT- 33, 34 if superscored, 9 on Writing</p>
<p>Subjective:
Essays: Used a Villanova essay “What lesson would you share with others?” (or something along those lines…) about improv acting and 'Yes, and"
Teacher Recs: Probably fantastic, it was one of my favorite teachers who is known for writing good recommendations
Counselor Rec: No idea
Hook (if any): Hahaha none </p>
<p>Location/Person:
State or Country: MD
School Type: Catholic all-girls
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female</p>
<p>Hopefully going to apply and get in to SHC, I know I missed priority though I’m still excited about the acceptance!! Good luck to everyone! </p>
<p>@metsfanajm wrote: “What’s so bad about East Halls?”</p>
<p>NOTHING! I loved East Halls so much that I stayed all 4 years in Packer Hall as did many of my friends. Many others that I knew stayed 3 years and then moved out to an apartment. </p>
<p>The only drawback is that it is a bit farther to the south side of campus near Atherton, Rec Hall etc. Then again it is the closest to the stadiums and the Creamery!</p>
Wishing the best for everyone!</p>
I’m still excited about the acceptance!! Good luck to everyone! </p>