santokki Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 got my acceptance call, so excited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurepa821 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 17 hours ago, santokki said: got my acceptance call, so excited!! congrats! do you mind sharing stats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paaaa2014 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Hi all. I hope everyone's application cycle is going well. I just wanted to come on here and ask if it is too late to take GRE for Penn State for the second time. I took it few weeks ago, didn't perfrom as I had expected and was just wondering if it would be ideal to take it again cause I know I can definetely improve. Thanks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorncutie2022 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) I thought Penn State did not have rolling admissions, as I just submitted my secondary app today (Caspa in July, been busy finising up my dietetics masters program ). Did I wait too late? Also this feed seems so dry, did not alot of people apply this cycle? Edited November 16, 2023 by longhorncutie2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemGirlPA Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) I got my acceptance call yesterday afternoon! Edited December 2, 2023 by GemGirlPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddierose Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Congratulations! I also got an acceptance call yesterday afternoon! Looking forward to meeting everyone!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctxngwaver Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 11/16/2023 at 10:40 AM, longhorncutie2022 said: I thought Penn State did not have rolling admissions, as I just submitted my secondary app today (Caspa in July, been busy finising up my dietetics masters program ). Did I wait too late? Also this feed seems so dry, did not alot of people apply this cycle? I applied at the end September/early October and still have not heart back. I thought the same about them not having rolling admission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nneon Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) just received an interview invite for December, originally submitted application in June, very surprised Edited November 27, 2023 by nneon spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbbieB Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I also just received an interview invite for December!! Originally applied in September and sent in my secondary application mid October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemGirlPA Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 30 minutes ago, Chaoticscissortail said: Any point in still applying y'all? I am waitlisted at my top choice, but VERY far down, so it's unlikely. My stats: **CASPA cumulative GPA**: 3.60 **CASPA science GPA**:3.68 **Upward trend (if applicable, include GPA of most recent 1-2 years of credits):** Last 80ish credit hours are a 4.0 **GRE score (include breakdown w/ percentiles)**: 310 – Q: 164 A: 146 **Total PCE hours (include breakdown): **~17,300. - About 3,000 as EMT-Basic in an extremely rural 911 system, and About 14,000 a Paramedic in a busy mix of rural/ suburban 911 systems. 2,000ish as a paramedic in the ER. **Total HCE hours (include breakdown):** 200 - Lab Tech **Total volunteer hours (include breakdown):** 100 - Teaching First Aid to a Volunteer Search and Rescue Team - 160 working with refugees coming out of border patrol detention **Shadowing hours:** 40 – Primary Care with a focus on HIV-positive pts and gender-affirming care. 24 hours PA/ Paramedic doing community health. **Research hours:** 120 - One publication with two MDs. **Other notable extracurriculars and/or leadership: ** Teaching CPR and hemorrhage control to the public. Certified Child Car Seat Technician Hosted Child Car seat inspections for the public. In early 2021 ran a Mass Covid-19 vaccination site in an extremely medically underserved rural community on the southern border. Your stats are impressive! For what it’s worth, I have been accepted and I’ve had an amazing experience with the program director, faculty and staff throughout the admissions process. I would absolutely encourage you to apply. Your GPA and GRE score are very similar to mine and we have close to the same number of shadowing and volunteer hours. You have way more PCE than I do! Of course there are other deciding factors — but based on stats alone, I’d say it’s worthwhile to shoot your shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaoticscissortail Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 3 hours ago, GemGirlPA said: Your stats are impressive! For what it’s worth, I have been accepted and I’ve had an amazing experience with the program director, faculty and staff throughout the admissions process. I would absolutely encourage you to apply. Your GPA and GRE score are very similar to mine and we have close to the same number of shadowing and volunteer hours. You have way more PCE than I do! Of course there are other deciding factors — but based on stats alone, I’d say it’s worthwhile to shoot your shot. Thanks, I think I am going to give it a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorncutie2022 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Anyone have any updates? I still haven’t heard anything. Also thought this forum would be popping more considering the popularity of the school 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaoticscissortail Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, longhorncutie2022 said: Anyone have any updates? I still haven’t heard anything. Also thought this forum would be popping more considering the popularity of the school It's the holidays, most people have landed on a school or are taking a breath before trying again next cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbbieB Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I have my interview tomorrow! Otherwise, I haven't heard much else, but I know others who also haven't heard anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbbieB Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 I just got my acceptance call this morning!!! So excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nneon Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 got rejected this morning, congrats to all accepted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TryingToBePA11 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Got accepted on the 18th! Is there a Groupme or group message started yet with accepted students? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redraspberry444 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Has anyone received an interview invite recently or know if they will be sending out any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny42w Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 On 12/18/2023 at 12:52 PM, nneon said: got rejected this morning, congrats to all accepted did you interview or just rejected. email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nneon Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 9 hours ago, jenny42w said: did you interview or just rejected. email? rejected after my interview, received it by email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorncutie2022 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Turned in my secondary app in early November still haven’t heard anything yet /: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paaaa2014 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 did anyone receive a rejection today?I applied late november and was very surprised i got the email because I felt like I was vert compettive applicant for their program? Would love any advise and insights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComprehensiveMouse Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/12/2024 at 11:36 PM, paaaa2014 said: did anyone receive a rejection today?I applied late november and was very surprised i got the email because I felt like I was vert compettive applicant for their program? Would love any advise and insights? That's the thing though, they get 5,000 applications and have a class of 30. I would assume a huge percentage of people they don't accept are also fairly competitive. Unfortunately just how it is at most PA schools these days. I wouldn't get too down over it! It's a numbers game, just focus on making your application as well-rounded as ya can and think about different ways to present yourself in your personal statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santokki Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 just made the difficult decision to give up my seat here, good luck to anyone on the waitlist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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