Hendersa Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 During my visit to Penn State during their visit weekend, I had several grad students mention to me that acceptances for the PhD computer science program would go out at the start of March. I've seen a few hits in the results database for PSU, but not a flood of them that would suggest that the bulk of the results have gone out. I contacted the graduate secretary last week, and she said that as soon as the admissions committee told her about a decision on my application that she would let me know. Has anyone received an acceptance or rejection that isn't in the results database? Has anyone heard anything from his/her POI or from the CSE department in general? Is there anyone reading who is at PSU now that might have some idea of when the acceptances are going out? The results database indicates that the notifications are going out via e-mail, so I doubt this is a delay of letters in the mail. Maybe they are just running a bit behind when they planned to get everything out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmark Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 During my visit to Penn State during their visit weekend, I had several grad students mention to me that acceptances for the PhD computer science program would go out at the start of March. I've seen a few hits in the results database for PSU, but not a flood of them that would suggest that the bulk of the results have gone out. I contacted the graduate secretary last week, and she said that as soon as the admissions committee told her about a decision on my application that she would let me know. Has anyone received an acceptance or rejection that isn't in the results database? Has anyone heard anything from his/her POI or from the CSE department in general? Is there anyone reading who is at PSU now that might have some idea of when the acceptances are going out? The results database indicates that the notifications are going out via e-mail, so I doubt this is a delay of letters in the mail. Maybe they are just running a bit behind when they planned to get everything out? I applied IST phd of penn state, no news yet........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzydude Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 My friend has received an acceptance with funding through RAship from his POI. He got the notification by email one week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendersa Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Well, I see a few more results in the database today, but they're rejects for the masters program. I guess Penn State's admissions committee is working their way through the stack of applications. Perhaps the results will make it through for all of the PhD applicants within the next few days? Good luck to those that are still waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
networking Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Well, I see a few more results in the database today, but they're rejects for the masters program. I guess Penn State's admissions committee is working their way through the stack of applications. Perhaps the results will make it through for all of the PhD applicants within the next few days? Good luck to those that are still waiting! Have you heard any news since then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendersa Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Have you heard any news since then? On March 17th, I contacted the graduate secretary again. I have an offer from another university that includes an assistantship, and that offer was given to me back in January. The recruitment coordinator said that she expected to hear back from me whether I'd accept that assistantship offer by "no later than mid-March". When I contacted the graduate secretary at Penn State, I relayed this information and told her that I really needed some indication of a decision from the department, or at least some idea of a timeframe when I'd find out. She got back to me quickly and told me that my application was under review and in the hands of the faculty member who was interested in working with me. She said that she'd follow up on it and get back to me shortly. So far, I have not heard back from her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendersa Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 I am afraid that the wait continues. Still no word back on admission or funding. I suspect that the applications are floating around to the various professors in the department for consideration for research assistantships. So, it is in the hands of the faculty at this point. One thing that I had a friend offer to me as a suggestion is that pending funding cuts may be impacting the process: Governor proposes $21 million cut in Penn State funding I really doubt this, though, since it appears to be focusing on the in-state tuition rates. For a PhD student seeking funding via a TA position not funded by a research grant, I suppose it might be possible that this will have some effect. Doubtful, though. I feel for the folks in Minnesota who are being left high and dry because of similar (and bigger) budget cuts to their universities. Seems to be delays across the board. NSF, NDSEG fellowship, PSU... March is turning out to be a very long month, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
networking Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I am afraid that the wait continues. Still no word back on admission or funding. I suspect that the applications are floating around to the various professors in the department for consideration for research assistantships. So, it is in the hands of the faculty at this point. One thing that I had a friend offer to me as a suggestion is that pending funding cuts may be impacting the process: Governor proposes $21 million cut in Penn State funding I really doubt this, though, since it appears to be focusing on the in-state tuition rates. For a PhD student seeking funding via a TA position not funded by a research grant, I suppose it might be possible that this will have some effect. Doubtful, though. I feel for the folks in Minnesota who are being left high and dry because of similar (and bigger) budget cuts to their universities. Seems to be delays across the board. NSF, NDSEG fellowship, PSU... March is turning out to be a very long month, indeed. Any updates on PSU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendersa Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Any updates on PSU? I have not heard anything yet. I feel bad for the CSE graduate secretary, since she is probably getting pestered daily by people about something she has no control over. I am in a troubling spot, since another university that is offering me funding wants an answer from me ASAP (actually, they wanted an answer two weeks ago), so I am going to have to accept the other offer because I have not heard from PSU. If PSU then offers me a spot, I'll have to petition the other university to release my admittance. I'll lose my deposits for the other school, but I don't have a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
networking Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I have not heard anything yet. I feel bad for the CSE graduate secretary, since she is probably getting pestered daily by people about something she has no control over. I am in a troubling spot, since another university that is offering me funding wants an answer from me ASAP (actually, they wanted an answer two weeks ago), so I am going to have to accept the other offer because I have not heard from PSU. If PSU then offers me a spot, I'll have to petition the other university to release my admittance. I'll lose my deposits for the other school, but I don't have a choice. I am also in a hard situation like you. I hope the department will send the result as soon as possible. Thanks for reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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