I know a few people who were accepted to communications at UP last week.
I got in today at 12:02
ACT: n/a
SAT: 1110
GPA: 3.2 uw 3.96 W. 3.7 ( at Community College)
Rank: n/a
Extra: Studied abroad with Department of State, over 400 of community service, Hospital Intern, Spanish Honor Society, Minority Scholar Program, Honor Society at Community College, Obtaining an Associate Degree in High School, Internship at Research Lab at the University of Maryland and Leadership Positions in Student Government (President and Treasurer)
State Residency: OOS (MD)
Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Gender: M
First Generation btw
Applied date: 11/1
Applied Early Action: YEs
Decision date: 12/18
Decision/College: College of Liberal Arts (Psychology)
Campus: University Park
On Thursday 12/12 I was accepted into smeal via 2+2 starting at Harrisburg
I was disappointed in not being accepted to University Park so I asked for a
reconsideration on Friday 12/13 (over the phone) along with an email sent on 12/12 to a admissions officer I have talked to at a info session.
Monday 12/15 I received an email back from the admissions officer apologizing for being late but saw how I was able to talk over the phone with admissions.
Again on Monday I sent an email back thanking the admissions officer and basically saying I will 100% choose Penn State if reconsidered.
This past midnight portal update I was accepted into DUS at UP!
Here are my stats:
SAT: 1270 (600R,670M)
GPA: 3.2uw,3.6w
EC: Very strong
Rank: school does not rank
Extra: very strong- lots of leadership and hours
State Residency: OOS (MA)
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Took 1 AP, 3 Dual Enrollment, 10+ Honors Classes
Applied date: 10/31-- reconsideration date 12/13
Applied Early Action?: yes
Decision date: 12/12-- reconsideration date 12/18 (midnight update)
Decision/College: First with smeal then DUS (undecided)
Campus: UP!
I hope anyone thinking about reconsideration/ who have asked for reconsideration read this and are given hope that you can be accepted.
ACT: N/A
SAT: 1350 (& 18 on the essay)
GPA: UWGPA 3.67 & WGPA 3.96
Rank: N/A (My school doesnāt rank)
Extra: Single-family household, first-generation college student, did tutoring as a job, lead peer tutor at my school, on the leadership board for the peer mentoring program at my school, moderator of a semi-popular online MMO game, class senator for student senate, in red cross club, a CSF scholar, on principleās honor roll, LGBTQ, my school is one of the most competitive public schools in CA, only have done 1 ap (ap lang in junior year) and got a 5
State Residency: CA
Ethnicity: Filipino, White
Gender: Female
Applied date: 11/01/19
Applied Early Action?: Yes
Decision date: 12/17/19
Decision/College: Accepted for College of Liberal Arts for (major) Sociology
Campus: University Park
ssm2024 - Thatās awesome! Way to persevere and get accepted!!!
Finally - daughter just accepted into Architecture!!!
SAT 1390 not superscored,
3.7 unweighted GPA,
lotās of good extracurriculars, leadership, volunteering, work
Very excited!! Good luck to all!
Denied from University Park, admitted to Erie College of Nursing
out of state (california)
31 ACT
1410 (single sitting SAT)
1440 (super score SAT)
3.7 UW GPA
3.9 W GPA
2 APs (one three so far on ap physics exam)
A in Human Bio concurrent enrollment at community college
misc: solid essay, adhd, improvement in grades up to a 4.15 W GPA the past three semesters, over 80 service hours, passed pre-college program for college credit at johns hopkins, started health care club, on student government, captain of dance team, and varsity pom team (2x national champs)
I am really confused. My stats fit those that they typically accept to UPā¦ I may email requesting reconsideration. I was excited about my Penn State decision so this was pretty disappointing.
ACT: 23
SAT: 1150
GPA: 88 (no APās, only 3 SUPA)
Rank: my school doesnāt do rank
Extra: 1 club freshman year, 1 club sophomore year, crew team for 1 season, 2 part time jobs
State Residency: New York
Ethnicity: hispanic
Gender: female
Applied date: 10/22./19
Applied Early Action?: Yes
Decision date: 12/18/19
Decision/College: liberal arts
Campus: university park for fall 2020 (i selected the optional summer session too)
I just wanted to come on here and say that even if you donāt have the best grades/scores, donāt lose hope! I was told by so many people (my guidance counselor being one of them) that there is little to no chance that I would get in, but if I did then it would most likely be for the summer session.
For the past few days Iāve been reading through these and everyone is so smart! I got a little scared ahaha. Just donāt lost hope! This was my dream school and Iām so happy 
@natalief21 - Thanks and congratulations! You give us hope. You and a few others also prove that the decisions are posted after midnight.
Accepted for summer session at UP!
uwGPA: 3.13
wGPA: 3.25
SAT (one session) : 1300
SAT (Superscore) : 1300
Major: psych BS
Applied: 10/29
Accepted: 12/17
Got accepted into the 2 + 2 at Berks. I think my daughter was a bit disappointed but in the end UP may have been too much for her. I told her she will be accepted into where she is supposed to be I & I really think that is true. Congrats to everyone. Glad the wait is over!!! Regardless of which campus you start or end in, the end result is #WEARE
Should i wait for my decision to ask to be reconsidered for a new major? I applied to Smeal and iām in state but iām expecting to get the 2+2 or a deferral.
Have any non-EA acceptances been posted?
ACT: Not applicable
SAT: 1460 (790 R/W, 670 M)
Extra: Lots of ECs, including debate team, national debate team qualifier, district orchestra (violin) two years, youth orchestra, commended scholar, rigorous course load (including 4 APs, 1 honors in senior year)
State Residency: PA
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Applied date: 11/24
Applied Early Action: yes
Decision date: 12/18 (after midnight)
Decision/College: College of Liberal Arts (Philosophy)
Campus: University Park
Does anyone know when the undecided wave is coming out? No one I know has heard and Im freaking out that they are going to defer everyone
My son got in today!
ACT: n/a
SAT: 1290
GPA: 4.1 W
Rank: n/a
Extra: High School Ice Hockey team (captain), Club Hockey, National Honor Society, High School lacrosse, Union League Award
State Residency: Instate
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: M
Legacy: Mother, Father, Brother (Sophomore)
Applied date: 8/23
Applied Early Action: YEs
Decision date: 12/18
Decision/College: Smeal College of Business (Undecided)
Campus: University Park
Tears of Joy in our home in Marietta, GA! Our son was accepted overnight!
ACT: 26 Composite, 28 Superscore
SAT: N/A
GPA: 3.5 uw, 3.7 w
Rank: n/a
Extras: 3 Years Varsity Football, JV Tennis Player and Captain, Academic Letter, Spanish Honor Society, SS Honor Society, Founder and President of HS Conservative Civics Club, Summer Internship with US Congressman
Gender: M
OOS, No Legacy
Applied: 10/6
EA
Decision Date: 12/18
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences- Political Science
Campus: University Park
Session: Summer
WE ARE!!!
@girlfromca20
Your stats are excellent indeed.
However you got direct admit and if you ask for reconsideration you may be reconsidered for UP but not for direct entry nursing.
If you already have a direct entry acceptance then itās worth the risk but otherwise you might want to use this as a safety.
I got my acceptance this morning!!
SAT:1270
GPA: 4.15 W
Marching and Concert band all 4 years and top band for the past 3, first chair flute, yearbook for 3 years, coverage editor for 2, NHS
Out of state
Caucasian
Female
Applied October 25th
Early Action
Decision date 12/18
Smeal College of Business for Business Administration
University Park
@jreev23 What are your stats like? How are they compared to the kids you are seeing getting offered admission? Did you check summer?
Not sure if you know - it doesnāt matter is you are pre-major Smeal or pre-major DUS (undecided). Everyone has to take the same entrance to majors and get a 3.2 (or 3.5 for finance). You can take those ETM classes as a DUS OR Smeal student. Not as Liberal Arts or Communications or Agriculture, etc.