I'm waiting to hear back from Penn State and wondering when they usually notify regular decision applicants. Does anyone know the notification timeline for Penn State?
Penn State operates a rolling admissions policy for most of its programs, which means there is not a uniform notification date for regular decision applications. Rather, Penn State begins to review applications and make decisions as early as September and continues to release decisions throughout the spring.
Once your application is complete and all required materials have been received, you might hear back within two to three weeks, but it could take longer at peak application times. To check the status of your application, you can log into your MyPennState account.
Still, if you applied near the priority deadline (November 30) and haven't heard back by the end of March, it would be a good idea to get in touch with the admissions office. They can provide the most accurate information pertaining to your application status.
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