jma310 Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 Galoup- does not hearing yet mean one is waitlisted? Asking for my bf, not myself.
Ategenos Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 jma310 - it does not. The only activity from Penn State has been two acceptances earlier in the season; everybody who hasn't heard back might be wait-listed, but it is far more likely that they are rejected. Nobody knows, though... It is a very frustrating state of affairs... Colorado are doing the same thing.
Galoup11 Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 To be honest, my best guess would be that those who haven't heard back are either rejected or on a kind of secondary wait-list. I know they've notified all of the accepted and at least some on the wait list so I can't think of any logical (logic taken for granted here) reason not to notify anyone who might have to make a decision within the next two weeks. Don't want to be a downer but just trying to realistic as I've been in similar situations this season.
dazedandbemused Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 If anyone's still interested, I was just told that everyone should be hearing by the end of this week. I'm of course assuming that they mean us poor rejected people, but there could still be hope.
Galoup11 Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 Biting my nails for next ten days...insert plea here for accepted/wait-listers who don't plan on going to let them know. I think I would accept their offer over Kentucky's (though I want to clarify that by visiting in the next week...). Somehow fretting about 13 schools and 1 is not much less stressful, heh
bopel88 Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I just emailed them and got an auto response back saying that the decisions were sent out in the mail on Thur April 5th. Who knew that schools still sent mailed responses to all of their applicants?
CarolineSC Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 I just emailed them and got an auto response back saying that the decisions were sent out in the mail on Thur April 5th. Who knew that schools still sent mailed responses to all of their applicants? I think they mean they'll be sending out rejections in the mail.
rmgerdes Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 I emailed them Thursday for a status update and they uploaded my rejection letter for me; at that point I was just relieved to know!
dazedandbemused Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 I emailed them Thursday for a status update and they uploaded my rejection letter for me; at that point I was just relieved to know! Who did you email for your status? I just really want to know!
Galoup11 Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Ahhhhhhhhhh I just got accepted. Total shock, didn't expect to hear back one way or the other until this weekend. 99% sure I'm headed there, good luck to others on wait list! Fiona Thunderpaws and lyonessrampant 2
impending Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Ahhhhhhhhhh I just got accepted. Total shock, didn't expect to hear back one way or the other until this weekend. 99% sure I'm headed there, good luck to others on wait list! Congrats! I look forward to probably maybe meeting you in the fall!
Galoup11 Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Congrats! I look forward to probably maybe meeting you in the fall! awesome, I recall you from another thread for a school we both applied to? (or, it was this one earlier on, not sure) you're going for MA?
impending Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Yes, I'm (probably...visiting a last school this weekend to be sure) going for the MA, and as of now planning to stay through the PhD, as most do. How about you?
Galoup11 Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Yes, I'm (probably...visiting a last school this weekend to be sure) going for the MA, and as of now planning to stay through the PhD, as most do. How about you? I'm in literature but also likely staying through the Ph.D. Really excited about the course offerings for the Fall. Do you know when orientation is yet?
impending Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 I'm in literature but also likely staying through the Ph.D. Really excited about the course offerings for the Fall. Do you know when orientation is yet? I'm excited too! I just hope I can still get into the classes I want this late. No idea about orientation. I know TA training lasts about a week, so I'd imagine orientation is about two weeks before the semester starts? (Ahem...any of you lurking Penn Staters out there care to show yourselves and share? Yes, you, Leland and Emily...)
Timshel Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 I received an acceptance e-mail yesterday, and spoke with the DGS by telephone this morning. I am in a bit of shock, honestly, but very pleased. Learned that orientation is the week before classes begin, though no specific dates were mentioned. The real question is how big a logistical nightmare is the relocation from CA to PA? Yikes! Congrats! I hear you, though. I am relocating from NC to CA. Eek!
Galoup11 Posted April 14, 2012 Posted April 14, 2012 I received an acceptance e-mail yesterday, and spoke with the DGS by telephone this morning. I am in a bit of shock, honestly, but very pleased. Learned that orientation is the week before classes begin, though no specific dates were mentioned. The real question is how big a logistical nightmare is the relocation from CA to PA? Yikes! Congrats! MA/Ph.D? Lit/Rhet? Hope you aren't in an urban area of CA because State College is the most happening thing in about a 150-mile radius.
Stately Plump Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 Got my rejection in the mail. Already accepted elsewhere. Congrats to everyone who got in! It was a top choice of mine for a while.
impending Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 It tore me up to do it, because I had a fantastic time at recruitment and I could really see myself there, but I just declined Penn State. I hope this means some late good news for a Penn State rhet/comp waitlister!
butalas Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 Congrats to all that got in...I received my rejection a few days ago. Already accepted an offer from Boston College so it's not the end of the world.
Smokydog Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 And to think that I still have not heard from Penn State... It bothers me that they did not contact at all...
TripWillis Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 And to think that I still have not heard from Penn State... It bothers me that they did not contact at all... Maybe Jerry Sandusky or JoePa were in charge of contacting you. (oooohhh too soon?) pinkrobot and TripWillis 1 1
Smokydog Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Gee, I din´t know about those people. I had to Google them. Well, it bothers me that the April 15th deadline has passed and I have not heard from them since I applied.
TripWillis Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Gee, I din´t know about those people. I had to Google them. Well, it bothers me that the April 15th deadline has passed and I have not heard from them since I applied. That is bothersome. You may want to contact them and ask if they reviewed your app or not. You're owed a response. Smokydog 1
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