WMIN Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Hi all! I originally posted this topic in another forum, but was told to transfer it to this one. I was just wondering, who else had applied/will apply to Penn State's SIA? I called the SIA last Thursday and they stated that decisions should be out mid-march, so hopefully the end of this week through next week, maybe. I see that one person posted an admittance on the results page. Does anyone want to claim that?
randn Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Doesn't Penn State have spring break now though? Are the profs really making decisions during spring break? Did you get an interview? Edited March 9, 2015 by randn
WMIN Posted March 9, 2015 Author Posted March 9, 2015 Penn State is on spring break, which is why I inquired about the post on the results page. I did not get an interview, but from my understanding the program does not interview applicants...but I could be wrong.
randn Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I applied for a PhD in finance from Penn State and haven't heard anything back. The finance program has a very low acceptance rate and I didn't get an interview, so I assume I got rejected.
WMIN Posted March 9, 2015 Author Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Oh. After their spring break, try calling the admissions office. It can't hurt to at least ask. But this post was in regards to their Masters in International Affairs program. Edited March 9, 2015 by WMIN
Petri Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I was the one that posted on the results page. I found out through a phone call, so I don't have my acceptance in writing yet. I suspect they'll send out emails by next week at the latest
Guest Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) I received a call from some Pennsylvania number yesterday. I'm not sure if it was them. I'm going for a Masters, and most programs don't seem to do such a thing for a Masters. I guess I ought to go check my application status right now. Edit: Okay, yeah I don't know. The application portal doesn't give me an answer about any type of acceptance. Maybe that number was them, maybe it wasn't. The number just had a Pennsylvania area code, but I am browsing through and don't see that number don't see on the site. So, I'm doubtful it was Penn State. I hate random numbers that call out the blue like that. Edited March 9, 2015 by Guest
WMIN Posted March 9, 2015 Author Posted March 9, 2015 Congrats Petri! I also received an acceptance phone call! Which was totally unexpected! OneLove21 I'm not sure if it will be posted on the website because my status hasn't changed. Try calling the number back first.
Guest Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Ah, yeah I just called. It was a number from some type of 'clinic' up in Pennsylvania. Not what I am look for . *Sigh lol.* I hope to know something soon as well though! Edited March 9, 2015 by Guest
WMIN Posted March 9, 2015 Author Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) OneLove21 I'm sure you will! You've been accepted elsewhere so that should take some stress off waiting for penn state Edited March 9, 2015 by WMIN
sydneyoh Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I received an email with acceptance from a professor at SIA yesterday. Nothing has changed on the portal and she said that I would be receiving an official email/letter soon, so there were very few details in her email. I'm international so I guess that's why I must not have gotten a phone call! Congrats to everyone accepted so far!
Bombaygunner Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Wow, they are already announcing admissions? I got an email from them yesterday saying "Financial Aid Still Available for Penn State MIA Degree". I didn't apply and I don't plan to. I guess they got my email ID from the ETS.
sydneyoh Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Wow, they are already announcing admissions? I got an email from them yesterday saying "Financial Aid Still Available for Penn State MIA Degree". I didn't apply and I don't plan to. I guess they got my email ID from the ETS. They probably got your email from ETS, because I'm pretty sure that's how they got mine. I hadn't planned to apply until I got an email a while ago offering to waive the app fee, so I thought what the heck why not apply, nothing to lose!
WMIN Posted March 12, 2015 Author Posted March 12, 2015 Lol I got the same email yesterday too. It's gotta be some kind of email list from ETS they have, because I've already heard back from them.
Guest Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) Hey, everyone. I'm in. Just got the email. The email just directed me to the status page. And I see the accept or decline admission buttons. Not sure about funding, though. Edited March 12, 2015 by Guest
WMIN Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 Congrats OneLove21!! For those admitted, are you planning to attend the open house in April?
Petri Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 WMIN, I'll be at the open house. Good idea to visit the place I'm considering spending tens of thousands of dollars on lol
WMIN Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 Petri, Lol ditto! I'm still considering one other school, but I'm leaning towards Penn State. Is Penn State your top choice?
AMNBAKER85 Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 I'm still waiting for my Penn State decison! I am getting anxious! It is my final school to apply to and I hope they contact me soon! Is there anyone else that is still waiting?
camilo9292 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Got in as well. Not sure if I will attend but definitely will visit especially since they will reimburse travel expenses. Very interested in this school so this will help my decision
AMNBAKER85 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Does anyone know how many people will be admitted for Fall 2015?
WMIN Posted March 19, 2015 Author Posted March 19, 2015 AMNBAKER85, It wouldn't hurt to call. I am also interested in how many students they admit/how many matriculate. I couldn't find those numbers on the website.
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