D accepted Altoona for Smeal (not UP)…called today and had her switched to DUS and she was admitted to UP immediately over the phone (for the fall). I had no idea it would be that fast.
SAT 580CR, 590M, 600W, ACT 25
GPA 3.7uw, 3.9w
8 APs
Lots of EC, but nothing too crazy
Its Tuesday and still “coming days”. Hopefully it will happen today!!
Thank you for the information jlhpsu. I’m sure she would not want to miss out on a “normal” freshman dorm experience. The supplemental housing option sounds terrible and I greatly appreciate the update.
This may be helpful for others:
Son has been Accepted, Fall, UP, Eberly
He was not a shoo-in by any means and was right in the middle of the “grey/yellow band” of the bubble chart based only on 9-11th grade GPA and SAT I’s. It could have gone either way.
3.47 GPA thru 11th grade; (3.87 GPA for 10-12 grades; big upward trend and h.s. g.c. sent in first qtr senior grades, but they were not considered, and I think if they had been he maybe would have heard a lot sooner);
12 AP/HNs; 3 sustained leadership positions; 3 varsity letters; many ECs; 2 paid internships; math d.e.; decent SATs for math+, CR; horrid for writing section; (SAT II’s all 720+, but PSU says they don’t consider); submitted all the essays they asked for; submitted counselor rec and teacher rec.
On application, said YES to Summer and second choice Behrend
Just posted: Accepted in Smeal university Park ! So excited!!
Was originally accepted to Smeal at Harrisburg, requested re-evaluation, and was just ACCEPTED TO DUS UP SUMMER. I am more than excited and I would like to thank @jlhpsu for the advice earlier in this thread!
ACT 27
GPA: 88.9/100
No APs or Honors until senior year (crazy, I know)
Two Varsity Sports
Strong personal statement
Hispanic Male OOS
I was just wondering…Is Penn State a really big party school and does it become difficult for students to concentrate on studies? Just asking because I am not much into parties and I got accepted into Penn State UP. And is there any kind of peer pressure on students who dont like to drink because I have heard some people saying that.
Responses appreciated.
^^^No. This is an issue at all schools.
It’s not like people are knocking at your door forcing you to go and party. You actually have to go looking for it. I understand your concern about the peer pressure to party, but this is under your control. Change friends or make sure they understand your concerns. Believe me you will not be the only one in this situation. Plenty of students do not drink or party.
You may want to pick another dorm than East. My son says it’s noisy and some of the kids are heavy partiers since it’s their real first taste of Freedom.
Pollack is quieter and a mix of freshmen and upperclassmen.
@reddevil10 I believe you can request an alcohol free dorm floor. There are several clubs you can get involved with to meet people that have the same interests. Go on the Facebook page for class of 2019 and find a roommate that doesn’t party. Penn State is an awesome school but it is big. You have to seek what you want to get out of it or you will get lost in the shuffle. THON is a great activity to get involved with.
Ask for a “Quiet dorm”. 
(this is a decision thread – dorm convos should technically go elsewhere
All Penn State dorms except Eastview Terrace are alcohol free, at least according to the stated rules. Enforcement relies mainly on the RAs and judicial affairs. fyi.
Does anyone know when they’ll start to send financial aid letters to students?
ACCEPTED SUMMER DUS !! FINALLY! SO HAPPY!
Stats:
SAT: 1760
GPA: 3.5 W
Other stats: 9 APs and Honors
Subjective:
Essays: good personal statement
Teacher Recs: one
Pennsylvania residen
School Type:public
Ethnicity: white
Gender: female
Other Factors: business editor in chief for my school newsmagazine, 2 years tennis, 3 years ski club, more
@sunrise97 From my son’s eLion account:
We received your 2015-16 FAFSA on 02/05/15. Please note that awarding of 2015-16 financial aid begins in mid-March 2015 and continues on a weekly basis thereafter. You will be notified to view your Student Aid Summary in eLion after your aid is awarded.
BTW: if applying for Summer Financial Aid you must do 2014-15 FAFSA. Summer is considered 3rd semester of the prior school year.
@Nikki1079 yea!! Congratulations!!
@jlhpsu thank you so much! I’m so happy haha. WE ARE…!
Accepted: undecided, Division of Undergraduate Studies
Stats:
SAT: 1900
SAT IIs: none
GPA: 3.1 UW & W (but with a really good essay on why it’s so low)
Rank: school doesn’t rank
Other stats:
Subjective:
Essays: average- above average
Teacher Recs: probably good
Counselor Rec: ^^
Hook (if any): none
Location/Person: Los Angeles
State or Country: California
School Type: elite private school (very good reputation among collages)
Ethnicity: white
Gender: female
Other Factors: had really good essay on why gpa was so low. Also, my grades have improved a lot junior & senior year. Also, lots of EC’s.
The wait is killing me! It seems as if they have been reviewing my credentials for a year now! (Actually only 3 weeks)
@KDurham they reviewed my credentials from September 7, 2014- January 27 2015… I promise 3 weeks is not bad!!! Still hard, but not as bad as 4 1/2 months!
Does anyone know what Penn State’s definition of rolling notifications is?