PA2017. Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Same to you! Have you heard back since your interview or are you still waiting? Found out that I was waitlisted.. Have you heard back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodogsandaPA Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Really late to the game but just submitted my application. What's the thought on submitting so late in the game? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swwyld Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Really late to the game but just submitted my application. What's the thought on submitting so late in the game? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Its absolutely not too late. I am a second year student and, if I remember correctly, I submitted the CASPA application either on the due date, or only a few days before. The program does truly honor their application deadline, as they save a few spots till the end for people who apply late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdeets Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 This is going to be an awful question but I am going to ask it anyway. I received numerous interviews from other schools I have applied and I am yet to hear back from Penn State. I am a very competitive applicant. I applied because my mother works for Penn State. I have heard that this school may require some "clout" to get in. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swwyld Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 This is going to be an awful question but I am going to ask it anyway. I received numerous interviews from other schools I have applied and I am yet to hear back from Penn State. I am a very competitive applicant. I applied because my mother works for Penn State. I have heard that this school may require some "clout" to get in. Is this true? Can you be more specific? I am a current second year student, and I am willing to be as honest as I can. I can understand if you do not want to be specific on the forum, so you can send me an email if you like... swyld@hmc.psu.edu. I'll have my email open all night, as I am preparing for an end of rotation exam on friday. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you! Samuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST@PSU Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 This is going to be an awful question but I am going to ask it anyway. I received numerous interviews from other schools I have applied and I am yet to hear back from Penn State. I am a very competitive applicant. I applied because my mother works for Penn State. I have heard that this school may require some "clout" to get in. Is this true?Hi, I am also a second year, and one with a direct connection with Penn State, HMC, and the College of Medicine. With that said, I feel comfortable speaking to this. I was waitlisted twice before being accepted to the Class of 2017. Which means at least 60 others (30 for each year I applied) were accepted ahead of me. Also, I went out of my way to keep my "connection" from being any sort of influence and wanted my application and interview to speak for me- as I fully believe it did. Our program director truly only picks applicants who she feels will do well in our program and add to its diversity. No "clout" or "connection" can do that. Certainly, there are quite a few current students who are also PSU undergrads or otherwise have ties to the institution, but that does not "make or break" you. So just keep trying to improve YOU! And you will be ready for whatever comes your way! Hope this helps. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019futurePA Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 This is going to be an awful question but I am going to ask it anyway. I received numerous interviews from other schools I have applied and I am yet to hear back from Penn State. I am a very competitive applicant. I applied because my mother works for Penn State. I have heard that this school may require some "clout" to get in. Is this true? I can't speak for everyone, but I don't believe that this is the case. I was fortunate to have been accepted this cycle and I truly don't have any "clout" (I am from out of state so when I applied I didn't know a single person who has attended/worked for Penn State or the HMC and I had no possible connections to anyone involved with the program). I do believe the faculty gives each application fair and equal consideration. If you haven't heard anything back yet it means they are still considering your application, so best of luck to you during this process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennState_PA_Program Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 This is going to be an awful question but I am going to ask it anyway. I received numerous interviews from other schools I have applied and I am yet to hear back from Penn State. I am a very competitive applicant. I applied because my mother works for Penn State. I have heard that this school may require some "clout" to get in. Is this true? With 10,000 Hershey Medical Center employees and 17,000 full-time Penn State University employees, we could fill class upon class for years to come with recommendations from all of the wonderful people connected to this fantastic medical center and institution. Fortunately, for all applicants to Penn State, our holistic review does not award points for 'clout' - applicants earn an interview through their own hard work and merit through our impartial admissions review process. I am always available to speak with prospective applicants should you wish to reach out to me directly. Best wishes to you during this competitive admissions cycle. Caryn Stopper, M.Ed. Director of Admissions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pchop Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 This is going to be an awful question but I am going to ask it anyway. I received numerous interviews from other schools I have applied and I am yet to hear back from Penn State. I am a very competitive applicant. I applied because my mother works for Penn State. I have heard that this school may require some "clout" to get in. Is this true? I'm a first year, awake all night studying for 2 finals tomorrow. I knew no one coming in, and in my 20th hour of being awake today, I can attest to the fact that you need grit to come in and make it through this program, not clout. Knowing the faculty and staff now though, I can tell you that clout isn't even a factor on the radar. If you need a decision from Penn State to help you with your decision from the other schools, particularly as deadlines approach, you can reach out to admissions - they totally understand that happens and are usually more than willing to work with you on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGardner Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I just got my invite to interview Jan 20th. I'm so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchi12 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I just got my invite to interview Jan 20th. I'm so excited! When did you submit everything if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGardner Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 When did you submit everything if you don't mind me asking? I applied on Dec 13th and my secondary app was acknowledged on the 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct12693 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 If my application was submitted in July and I haven't heard anything other than my application receipt should I assume I'm not being considered for an interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST@PSU Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 It is most applicants' experiences that an interview invite, if one is to be offered, occurs shortly after submission of a completed secondary application. However, with that said, all applicants are under active consideration until the class has been filled (30 seats) which does not occur until after the last interviews which occur after the close of the application cycle for PSU in mid-January. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPZ Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Invited to interview today! Excited and nervous about the all day event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padream127 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Invited to interview today! Excited and nervous about the all day event! Congrats!! Would you mind sharing when your supplemental was confirmed? I still have not heard back after my confirmation :( Wishing you the best luck at the interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPZ Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Supplemental confirmed 12/29. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodogsandaPA Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Are interview invitations still being sent out? How long is the wait from submitting a supplemental to hearing a rejection? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPZ Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I believe the threads from the last two years mentioned interviews as late as February. The timeline for rejection emails to be sent seemed to vary. Class starts in May, so I can't imagine it will be much longer than a few months. Perhaps you can email the program for definitive answers. Things might have changed this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST@PSU Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Are interview invitations still being sent out? How long is the wait from submitting a supplemental to hearing a rejection? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk As far as I know, the timeline for this year is unchanged from the past. However, the variables are how quickly those that are offered acceptances confirm those acceptances and whether anyone who has already accepted withdraws (which will then influence how many spots remain available at the last interview). Once the last interview session is conducted, usually sometime in February, the waitlist will be utilized to fill any spots that open. All applicants typically hear by mid-March. No "rejections" go out prior to the completion of the last interview and the final selections of the class. Caryn, can you please comment or clarify? Good Luck everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nittanylion15 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Has anyone who has interviewed recently heard back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGardner Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Has anyone who has interviewed recently heard back yet? I interviewed on Jan 20th, loved it, and had a great time. Haven't heard anything, but it's only been a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPZ Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I just interviewed yesterday and I loved it as well. I was very impressed with the entire program. I hope to hear back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennState_PA_Program Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Are interview invitations still being sent out? How long is the wait from submitting a supplemental to hearing a rejection? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Penn State will continue to invite candidates to interview through February as our deadline to submit our secondary application is 11:59pm today, January 30, 2017. We will notify all applicants of their status shortly. Caryn Stopper Director of Admssions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsagerman Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I just turned my secondary application in last month in January. They emailed and said interview would be held in February. I still have not heard anything. Has anyone had any interviews scheduled for February? Also, do they email you about the interview, or call you? I would appreciate any info. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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