Anonymous
Post 07/07/2025 11:33     Subject: Penn State
My daughter is a sophomore and LOVES it. Yes there is partying but it’s balanced by kids working really hard at their studies. Deciding factors that convinced her to attend (apart from it being a great match for her field) included football, school spirit, the sheer number of options for housing, roommates, friends, etc. She attended a MoCo HS that is well known for their school spirit, and when we were talking about things she would have changed about the college process, she said she wouldn’t change a thing because Penn State was everything she could have hoped for in a college.

Definitely harder to get into than five years ago, and not cheap to attend if iOS — they are notorious for not giving out large amounts of FA unless connected to athletics but so far it has been a great experience.
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2025 11:30     Subject: Penn State
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Penn State lost its luster and prestige over a decade ago and still trying to climb back.


Why?



Sandusky (and Paterno).

After the scandal, the state ramped up its requirements for clearances such as being a parent volunteer. The nickname for this was ‘Sandusky Clearance.”
The university let a top football coach rape young children on campus and in Penn State programs for many years. The state should have shut down the entire place
You feel the same way about Michigan State?
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2025 10:18     Subject: Penn State
When my kid was considering going there I bought up the Sandusky/Paterno scandals and crimes. He had never even heard about it. I was shocked, but kid was only 7 when Sandusky was convicted.

I don't think it is currently a factor when kids are deciding.

The very sad, horrible and very preventable Piazza death gave me a more recent concern
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2025 09:06     Subject: Penn State
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Penn State lost its luster and prestige over a decade ago and still trying to climb back.


Why?



Sandusky (and Paterno).

After the scandal, the state ramped up its requirements for clearances such as being a parent volunteer. The nickname for this was ‘Sandusky Clearance.”



The university let a top football coach rape young children on campus and in Penn State programs for many years. The state should have shut down the entire place
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2025 08:15     Subject: Penn State
Anonymous wrote:How is the honors program/college?


It's highly regarded. Kind of tough to get in. We live in a pretty decent school district, and the kids who get into Schreyer are generally top 10% of the class, and very highly motivated.

Yes, seven campuses are closing. They are so rural, and so small, that I predict only a modest impact on admissions to Main Campus. A lot of those kids simply won't go to college -- their parents are already telling them it's a waste of money. And a lot more will probably go to one of the bigger satellite campuses -- Altoona, Erie/Behrend, etc.

Penn State is never going to die, but it is certainly in flux since Sandusky times. Pitt became the hot admit among the three state-supported schools (Pitt, Penn State, Temple). But it is still an enormously popular choice, with tremendous alumni support.
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2025 07:39     Subject: Penn State
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Penn State lost its luster and prestige over a decade ago and still trying to climb back.


Why?



Sandusky (and Paterno).

After the scandal, the state ramped up its requirements for clearances such as being a parent volunteer. The nickname for this was ‘Sandusky Clearance.”
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2025 06:50     Subject: Penn State
Anonymous wrote:Penn State lost its luster and prestige over a decade ago and still trying to climb back. [/

When was Penn State considered prestigious?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 23:08     Subject: Penn State
How is the honors program/college?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 23:08     Subject: Penn State
Anonymous wrote:Penn State lost its luster and prestige over a decade ago and still trying to climb back.


Why?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 22:51     Subject: Penn State
Penn State lost its luster and prestige over a decade ago and still trying to climb back.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 22:47     Subject: Penn State
How are the dorms?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 17:30     Subject: Penn State
They are indeed closing seven branch campuses and building more housing at main/university park. Money troubles. There has been less money going to honors programs over past few years.

https://budgetandfinance.psu.edu/budget-allocations
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 17:20     Subject: Penn State
Penn State is closing seven of its Commonwealth (regional) Campuses at the end of the 26-27 year as a cost saving measure. Not sure what else there is to know.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 15:30     Subject: Penn State
You might have to be a little bit more articulate to get your question answered.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 14:58     Subject: Penn State
What's there to know?
Please, info from last 3 years or what is in the plans for the university for the next three years. Have heard smaller branch campus may close.