veteran

• Question:-Which is better for Registered Nurse, veteran hospital or to join the military?
  Which is better for Registered Nurse, veteran hospital or to join the military?
  Hi, my husband is RN and he wants to join the military but I don’t want him to join. So, I am trying to allure him into working for the VA hospital. What are the pros and cons of working at veteran hospital for RN’s?
  I sound like a bad wife but I really just want him to be in safer environment…and I don’t want us to be separated.
  
  Answer:-www.usajobs.com has job listings for the VA Hospitals. It's kinda strange that they list the salary range for every VA position except nurses, however the ones that I know here at the VA in Fayetteville, Arkansas while not saying a dollar amount do say they get excellent pay. In considering a VA job I would shy away from the ones in the big cities , but then I come from a town so small both city limit signs are on the same pole , so I am prejudiced toward the rural life. Also, a traffic jam is 2 pickup trucks behind a farm tractor on a gravel road.
• Question:-What are the requirements to be considered a combat veteran?
  im being deployed and i was wondering how many days do i have to serve overseas before im considered a combat vet. im talking about getting the combat patch and other benifits. A true "combat veteran". There is a difference between a combat veteran and a veteran.
  
  Answer:-Generally speaking a veteran is anyone who has served in any branch of the Armed Forces for more than 180 days other than training...so even a reservist can be a veteran if he/she was activated for federal service for 180 day.
  
  To be considered a combat veteran it will depend on where and when you served: You have to receive a campaign medal.
  
  Some dates include:
  WW2 Dec 7, 1941- Dec 31 1946
  Korean War June25, 1950 -Jan 31,1955
  Vietnam War Feb 28,1961- May 7, 1975
  Lebanon/Grenada Aug24,1982-1984
  Panama Dec20,1989- Jan31, 1990
  Gulf War: Aug 2, 1990 until cessation of hostilities.
  
  Gulf War era includes Desert Shield/Storm and Iraq/Afghanistan.
  
  Basically if you went to one of the theaters and got a medal like South West Asia Service Medal/Kuwait Liberation medal then you are a combat veteran.
  
  There is no "safe" place in a war zone. The enemy doesn't care where the "Front line" is...barracks get bombed. Places where service members eat, drink, or travel get bombed. The ememy wants to cut off supply and medical support... ( I do admit there are more dangerous jobs than others in war...but nobody is 100% safe...)
  
  I didn't see an real combat, but I went there...I am one of the lucky ones. I was in a hostile area and could have but didn't. I am still a combat veteran. I dont' go to the VFW and tell war stories...I wouldn't do that.
  
  Those dates are determined by congress and it has some bearing on veterans preference and a few other things.
• Question:-How does a US military veteran claim a new spouse as dependent to get a pay raise?
  How does a United States military veteran claim a new wife as dependent so that he can get a pay raise? How is this done abroad? I am based in Bangkok and we're told the VA here doesn't process such applications and we have to go to the VA in Manila, Philippines. How do expats living in Bangkok, Thailand do this? What forms are needed and what are the associated fees?
  
  Answer:-The Embassy in Bangkok does not directly process Social Security or Federal Benefits claims. We do help U.S. citizens or dependants access federal benefits through the regional Social Security Administration office in Manila. We do this by:
  
  Providing information and federal forms
  Certifying supporting documents for SSN applications and federal benefits applications.
  Contacting the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration and Office of Personnel Management in order to follow-up on claims, application status, SSN applications, report change of address, and to report non-receipt of benefits.
  All original documents in Thai language must be translated by certified translators. However, legalization of English translations and Thai documents are no longer required by SSA.
  SSA Manila Contact information:
  
  Social Security Administration
  American Embassy
  1131 Roxas Blvd.
  Ermita
  0930 Manila
  Philippines
  
  Tel: (632) 525-6614
  Fax: (632) 522-1514
  Email: SSAD.VARO.MANILA@ssa.gov
  
  What do you need to do?
  
  Open a “Direct Deposit” Account at the Bangkok Bank branch nearest your home. The Bank will assist you in opening a Direct Deposit Account. We suggest you clearly tell the bank staff that this account is for receiving a pension from SSA, or VA.
  Sign Form 1199: Please bring 3 completed forms sf1199 to the headquarters branch of Bangkok Bank. The bank will forward your completed Direct Deposit form (Form 1199 A) to the SSA in US. You will be able to access your benefits from the Bangkok Bank branch near your house after your request has been completely processed. This often takes a few months. For more information please contact:
  Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
  Currency Exchange Service
  Global Payment Services Department
  333 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500
  Tel: (02) 230-1322-3, (02) 230-1311, (02) 230-2168
  Website: http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok+Bank/Personal+Banking/
  Transfering+Funds/Receiving+Funds/Advice_Direct_Deposit.htm or contact Bualuang Phone Tel: 1333 or (02) 645-5555
  
  please refer to this page i will add:
  http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service/federal-benefits-and-taxes.html
  
  Veterans Benefits (VA)
  Veterans should contact VA via https://iris.va.gov/
  
  PS:
  not sure,as to where you would apply? this is really a new domain for me,
  you can look at the VA map,here given:
  https://iris.va.gov/scripts/iris.cfg/php.exe/enduser/std_alp.php
  and also look on the left side of the page.... and , check the frequent questions query/ faqs;
  
  here go to this page, write to them and ask them, or send them a copy of the wedding registration,
  
  https://iris.va.gov/scripts/iris.cfg/php.exe/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=ZQh6zd7j&p_lva=&p_faqid=328&p_created=1073876613&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9ncmlkc29ydD0mcF9yb3dfY250PTEmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD13aWZlIGJlbmVmaXRzJnBfc2VhcmNoX3R5cGU9NCZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMT0zODQmcF9wcm9kX2x2bDI9NDM3JnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=
  
  translated, if you married in Bangkok,consult the US embassy under citizen consular services, look for marriage registration, if you have not done this yet?
  http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service/marriage.html
  i imagine? you could contact the VA within your state of residence....... and explain your new situation?
  https://iris.va.gov/scripts/iris.cfg/php.exe/enduser/home.php
  hope it helps?
• Question:-How can I interview a World War II veteran?
  I have a history project to interview a WWII veteran. Does anyone know of any services or groups that can help me find a veteran to interview?
  
  Answer:-Is your city large enough to have an area where seniors live? Senior housing? If so, just about everyone there will have lived through WWII.
• Question:-What Questions would you ask a veteran police officer?How about a rookie?
  I am doing an interview documentary comparing the differences between a veteran police officer(more then 20 years) and a rookie (less then 5). I have a general idea of questions i would like to ask, but when it comes down to it you can never ask enough for a documentary. I am not looking to get into the specifics with the questions, just trying keep them broad.
  One officer i am interviewing had been on the force for about 20-25 years and is chief.
  The other is his son, whom was just hired this year.
  I have until Saturday to prepare for this interview.
  
  Answer:-"How has being a member of law enforcement for so many years formed / affected your feelings about humanity? What advice would you (or do you) give to your son?
  
  ...that's what I'd be interested in knowing.
  
  *******************************************************************
  
  Okay, 'thumbsdowner'---what do YOU have for questions, genius?
• Question:-What benefits are available to a veteran with a 10% disability claim?
  Other than the $123 per month, what doors does a 10% claim open? I've heard that in California, your kids can go to a public university for free, and I understand that a disability claim will usually provide a veteran a few more points when applying for a federal job.
  
  Beyond that, what else is there?
  
  Thank you.
  
  Answer:-go to the va, and have it upped. DAV are the guys to go to. call them. look them up.
• Question:-How would you report someone who receiving veteran benefits, but does not qualify?
  She was a veteran's widow, he was killed while active, but she has remarried twice since. In between each marriage she starts getting benefits again. I dont know if that right. If it isnt, shouldnt it be reported?
  
  Answer:-Yes it is allowed, if it wasn't she would not be getting the benefits. When she gets married again the benefits stop, if she divorces the person the benefits start up again.
• Question:-How long does it take to acquire veteran status?
  In any branch of military how long does it take to acquire veteran status?? Or what does it take to acquire it?
  I've heard you have to be deployed or have to go through training and it takes 6 motnhs.
  
  Answer:-180 days prior to 1980, 24 months afterwards. Wartime or deployment status does not apply. An honorable discharge is usually required, but time in service is waived for medical discharges.
• Question:-If the wife of a veteran dies many years after he does,can she still be buried next to him in a VA cemetery?
  The veteran was honorably discharged. Or would she buried in the VA cemetery possibly not even close to his grave? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
  
  Both the US Army veteran and his wife are still alive. They are just planning funeral arrangements for some day in the future.
  
  Answer:-
• Question:-Can a veteran go to school if he collects 100% VA disability for a mental disorder?
  This is for a veteran who was just awarded 100% VA disability for Major Depressive Disorder. It is not a permanent and total rating.
  
  Will it affect his benefits? If so, how many credits must he take before it affects his benefits? Just one class? Or must it be full-time (12+ credits) before it affects his benefits?
  
  If you have a source, please site it.
  
  Answer:-The veteran in question would do best if he or his advocate posed this question to the VA workers responsible for knowing the prohibitions set against or perquisites accorded on behalf of a 100% disabled veteran.
  
  Any veteran may readily concede that to successfully administer his affairs with the VA system can prove a byzantine task and can be daunting, because there exists much apprehension or just the outright patterns that human nature tends to express, which is to say, an element of ambivalence if not cowardice.
  
  And much misgivings appear exhibited in VA employees; this, by demonstration of many simply who adjudge to say nothing. So few veteran representatives are there who appear willing to own to what they know that they would then dare tell of it. Too quick are they to second-guess or demur to their superiors. Added, there is simply insufficient numbers of VA Benefits and Compensation specialists working in the compensation and reparation complement of the VA Medical system.
  
  The mental health staff assigned to the veteran would bear the ultimate say so, in which case the question would be (1) Can the veteran undertake a full-time schedule without the weight of it affecting his overall stability?, and (2) Is the veteran undergoing a protocol for which attending classes interrupts recovery? And 'this' is primarily the brunt of it, and not of itself if he can take a full course load.
  
  This is because having a disability rating in itself does not obstruct any veteran from the pursuit and then fulfillment of higher education, which by the very nature of doing bears a potential to avail a veteran success and harms no one, and which attaining certainly accords promise for many veterans, as would getting more education accords most people today.

penn state

• Question:-Penn state?
  What would you consider the best branch campus of penn state and why? im applying for main but if i dont get in, i probably am still going to go there. thanks for the help/suggestions!
  
  Answer:-I'm a sophomore at Altoona. Honestly, I love it SO much. It's only an hour from main campus so the option of attending games is always there.
  
  This campus is beautiful any time of the year. The classes are smallish (my largest [the Gen-Eds] are about 80 kids) and the professors actually care about us.
  
  I adore it here, definitely consider PSU Altoona, and feel free to contact me with any questions :)
  
  Oh, BTW--I'm from NJ, but I still feel right at home and comfortable at PSUA.
• Question:-Penn State?
  im a junior in high school, and im looking into colleges. i was on the Penn State website, but it doesnt specify if i can get a degree in interior design (and fashion if possible). Does anyone know if Penn State offers degrees in those?
  
  Answer:-It doesn't look like Penn state offers an Interior Design degree. However, the following schools in Pennsylvania do:
  
  Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts - York
  The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Philadelphia
  The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
  Arcadia University - Glenside
  Drexel University - Philadelphia
  Harcum College - Bryn Mawr
  La Roche College - Pittsburgh
  Marywood University - Scranton
  Moore College of Art & Design - Women's Art and Design College - Philadelphia
  Philadelphia University - Philadelphia
• Question:-penn state?
  what are the the required scores for the sat and act for penn state college?
  ya Penn State U
  
  Answer:-You mean Penn State University? We're a university, not a college. What are your current SAT scores? You're going to need high SAT scores if you want to get onto Main Campus. If you have lower SATs you'll probably get an offer acceptance at a branch campus, then you'll transfer to Main in about 2 years.
• Question:-How does the Penn state football team travel to away games in other states?
  When the Penn state football team travels to away games how do they get there? Is it by plane or bus?
  
  Answer:-mostly by airplane
• Question:-Is it possible to reapply to a different Penn State campus after already applying to another?
  I recently sent in my application and set Penn State Berks as my primary choice and the University Park as my alternate. I thought I wanted to go to Berks for sure, but I'm thinking I might as well take advantage of my good grades in high school, and try to go to University Park.
  
  I already paid the enrollment fees, and have accepted Penn State's offer. Is it possible to try and switch yet? Or is it too late?
  
  Answer:-It's not too late until classes start.. your enrollment fees will vary from college to college as refundable.. each probably has a cutoff date to cancel the enrollment, check with the college administration... only they may know that answer..doesn't hurt to ask
  
• Question:-How does a sorority at penn state purchase a house/senior house?
  I read that it would potentially be possible for a sorority to purchase a house at penn state and use that instead of living on the floor and having a suite. I was just curious if there is any truth to it.
  
  Answer:-There are no actual brothel laws ANYWHERE. Anyone who says there are, is just repeating old rumors. See source.
  
  There are no brothel laws at Penn State, but there are zoning restrictions on land. From The Collegian archive; http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2003/10/10-07-03tdc/10-07-03dnews-01.asp
  
  Talk to your house corporation board, they will know if there is any way for you to get official sorority housing. If you getting a house would make you the only sorority with a house, Panhellenic will have a problem with it. Dues will go up if you get a house.
  
  To circumvent all the issues (and get a house quickly) have a few sisters get together and rent a house. Work around the zoning restrictions. You won't get the official sorority house designation, but you can hold sisterhood events there.
• Question:-How good do you think Penn State football will be next season?
  I was wondering your opinion on how well penn state will do, and how far they would make, and how high would they rank, stuff like that. Also please tell me how big our chances are at getting Terrelle Pryor if you can. Thanks!
  Also maybe how big is the chance we install the spread with Daryl clark and/or Terrelle pryor?
  
  Answer:-not very good and also not very bad. They need to hire new coach.
• Question:-What is Penn State looking for in the personal statement?
  It's only 1200 characters! How do I fit anything into that? My introduction is 808 characters already.
  Anyone know any sites with examples of penn state personal statements? Or better, personal experience with writing it?
  
  Answer:-Yeah you're going to want to cut that intro down hun! They get tens of thousands of applications yearly, so it takes a long time to read anything. Basically, have a short intro introducing yourself, explain a few qualities about yourself in the body (using real world examples) and then wrap it up with a nice little conclusion. Short and sweet is the way to go! Keep it basic but also make sure you can get your points across and make your personality shine through, and you will be fine!
• Question:-What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What kind of personality gets into Penn State Main? Like, when they were in high school, what were they like? Or what were you like in high school (if you made it in)? Do the shy kids make a reputation there? Or are most of the penn state main students partiers from the start?
  
  Answer:-there is no such thing
  
  evryone is different
• Question:-What campus at Penn State should I go to?
  I'm a junior in high school, and once I graduate, I was planning on going to community college for a year or two so it won't be as expensive. From there, I was planning on going to Penn State (of course, if I'm accepted) and I want to major in Astronomy and minor in Physics.
  
  I just don't know what campus to go to? I'm planning on going to that campus for two years, and then going to University Park for my Junior and Senior years.
  
  But what campus should I go to for my Freshman and Sophomore years?
  
  Answer:-I, too, don't understand the math and why you're planning for 6 years to complete your bachelor's degree. But assuming you start at a Penn State branch and end up at main campus, you're best bet is to attend a branch that has a bachelor's degree in Physics and/or Astronomy. Otherwise, there may not be many physics or astronomy courses available for you to take before transferring to University Park.
  
  I searched the PSU website for branches that have Astronomy or Physics baccalaureate programs and found only Penn State Erie (The Behrend College) with a listing of Physics as a major. In fact, I don't see Physics listed at University Park as an available major, either, but perhaps there's an explanation for that. As for Astronomy, only University Park appears to have this available, and it is in conjunction with Astrophysics.
  
  Of course, every branch will have plenty of gen eds to choose from. If your choice is based on campus location preference, I recommend Penn State Harrisburg. I earned my master's degree there and I really like that campus for its location, its proximity to a pleasant but not remote surrounding area, and its active campus life. I also like Penn State Altoona and Penn State Berks; Altoona is close to State College, which is a nice feature, and Berks is just a pretty campus.
  
  If money is the only factor (and you're not going to a community college), I will point out that the tuition difference between Harrisburg/Berks/Altoona/Erie and University Park is only about $1700 per semester right now, or approximately $3400 a year. If attending any other branch campus (other than the graduate schools at Great Valley, Hershey, and Dickinson), the tuition difference is more like $2200 a semester.
  
  I hope all of this helps! And go Penn State! :)

penn state

• Question:-Penn state?
  What would you consider the best branch campus of penn state and why? im applying for main but if i dont get in, i probably am still going to go there. thanks for the help/suggestions!
  
  Answer:-I'm a sophomore at Altoona. Honestly, I love it SO much. It's only an hour from main campus so the option of attending games is always there.
  
  This campus is beautiful any time of the year. The classes are smallish (my largest [the Gen-Eds] are about 80 kids) and the professors actually care about us.
  
  I adore it here, definitely consider PSU Altoona, and feel free to contact me with any questions :)
  
  Oh, BTW--I'm from NJ, but I still feel right at home and comfortable at PSUA.
• Question:-Penn State?
  im a junior in high school, and im looking into colleges. i was on the Penn State website, but it doesnt specify if i can get a degree in interior design (and fashion if possible). Does anyone know if Penn State offers degrees in those?
  
  Answer:-It doesn't look like Penn state offers an Interior Design degree. However, the following schools in Pennsylvania do:
  
  Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts - York
  The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Philadelphia
  The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
  Arcadia University - Glenside
  Drexel University - Philadelphia
  Harcum College - Bryn Mawr
  La Roche College - Pittsburgh
  Marywood University - Scranton
  Moore College of Art & Design - Women's Art and Design College - Philadelphia
  Philadelphia University - Philadelphia
• Question:-penn state?
  what are the the required scores for the sat and act for penn state college?
  ya Penn State U
  
  Answer:-You mean Penn State University? We're a university, not a college. What are your current SAT scores? You're going to need high SAT scores if you want to get onto Main Campus. If you have lower SATs you'll probably get an offer acceptance at a branch campus, then you'll transfer to Main in about 2 years.
• Question:-How does the Penn state football team travel to away games in other states?
  When the Penn state football team travels to away games how do they get there? Is it by plane or bus?
  
  Answer:-mostly by airplane
• Question:-Is it possible to reapply to a different Penn State campus after already applying to another?
  I recently sent in my application and set Penn State Berks as my primary choice and the University Park as my alternate. I thought I wanted to go to Berks for sure, but I'm thinking I might as well take advantage of my good grades in high school, and try to go to University Park.
  
  I already paid the enrollment fees, and have accepted Penn State's offer. Is it possible to try and switch yet? Or is it too late?
  
  Answer:-It's not too late until classes start.. your enrollment fees will vary from college to college as refundable.. each probably has a cutoff date to cancel the enrollment, check with the college administration... only they may know that answer..doesn't hurt to ask
  
• Question:-How does a sorority at penn state purchase a house/senior house?
  I read that it would potentially be possible for a sorority to purchase a house at penn state and use that instead of living on the floor and having a suite. I was just curious if there is any truth to it.
  
  Answer:-There are no actual brothel laws ANYWHERE. Anyone who says there are, is just repeating old rumors. See source.
  
  There are no brothel laws at Penn State, but there are zoning restrictions on land. From The Collegian archive; http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2003/10/10-07-03tdc/10-07-03dnews-01.asp
  
  Talk to your house corporation board, they will know if there is any way for you to get official sorority housing. If you getting a house would make you the only sorority with a house, Panhellenic will have a problem with it. Dues will go up if you get a house.
  
  To circumvent all the issues (and get a house quickly) have a few sisters get together and rent a house. Work around the zoning restrictions. You won't get the official sorority house designation, but you can hold sisterhood events there.
• Question:-How good do you think Penn State football will be next season?
  I was wondering your opinion on how well penn state will do, and how far they would make, and how high would they rank, stuff like that. Also please tell me how big our chances are at getting Terrelle Pryor if you can. Thanks!
  Also maybe how big is the chance we install the spread with Daryl clark and/or Terrelle pryor?
  
  Answer:-not very good and also not very bad. They need to hire new coach.
• Question:-What is Penn State looking for in the personal statement?
  It's only 1200 characters! How do I fit anything into that? My introduction is 808 characters already.
  Anyone know any sites with examples of penn state personal statements? Or better, personal experience with writing it?
  
  Answer:-Yeah you're going to want to cut that intro down hun! They get tens of thousands of applications yearly, so it takes a long time to read anything. Basically, have a short intro introducing yourself, explain a few qualities about yourself in the body (using real world examples) and then wrap it up with a nice little conclusion. Short and sweet is the way to go! Keep it basic but also make sure you can get your points across and make your personality shine through, and you will be fine!
• Question:-What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What kind of personality gets into Penn State Main? Like, when they were in high school, what were they like? Or what were you like in high school (if you made it in)? Do the shy kids make a reputation there? Or are most of the penn state main students partiers from the start?
  
  Answer:-there is no such thing
  
  evryone is different
• Question:-What campus at Penn State should I go to?
  I'm a junior in high school, and once I graduate, I was planning on going to community college for a year or two so it won't be as expensive. From there, I was planning on going to Penn State (of course, if I'm accepted) and I want to major in Astronomy and minor in Physics.
  
  I just don't know what campus to go to? I'm planning on going to that campus for two years, and then going to University Park for my Junior and Senior years.
  
  But what campus should I go to for my Freshman and Sophomore years?
  
  Answer:-I, too, don't understand the math and why you're planning for 6 years to complete your bachelor's degree. But assuming you start at a Penn State branch and end up at main campus, you're best bet is to attend a branch that has a bachelor's degree in Physics and/or Astronomy. Otherwise, there may not be many physics or astronomy courses available for you to take before transferring to University Park.
  
  I searched the PSU website for branches that have Astronomy or Physics baccalaureate programs and found only Penn State Erie (The Behrend College) with a listing of Physics as a major. In fact, I don't see Physics listed at University Park as an available major, either, but perhaps there's an explanation for that. As for Astronomy, only University Park appears to have this available, and it is in conjunction with Astrophysics.
  
  Of course, every branch will have plenty of gen eds to choose from. If your choice is based on campus location preference, I recommend Penn State Harrisburg. I earned my master's degree there and I really like that campus for its location, its proximity to a pleasant but not remote surrounding area, and its active campus life. I also like Penn State Altoona and Penn State Berks; Altoona is close to State College, which is a nice feature, and Berks is just a pretty campus.
  
  If money is the only factor (and you're not going to a community college), I will point out that the tuition difference between Harrisburg/Berks/Altoona/Erie and University Park is only about $1700 per semester right now, or approximately $3400 a year. If attending any other branch campus (other than the graduate schools at Great Valley, Hershey, and Dickinson), the tuition difference is more like $2200 a semester.
  
  I hope all of this helps! And go Penn State! :)

penn state

• Question:-Penn state?
  What would you consider the best branch campus of penn state and why? im applying for main but if i dont get in, i probably am still going to go there. thanks for the help/suggestions!
  
  Answer:-I'm a sophomore at Altoona. Honestly, I love it SO much. It's only an hour from main campus so the option of attending games is always there.
  
  This campus is beautiful any time of the year. The classes are smallish (my largest [the Gen-Eds] are about 80 kids) and the professors actually care about us.
  
  I adore it here, definitely consider PSU Altoona, and feel free to contact me with any questions :)
  
  Oh, BTW--I'm from NJ, but I still feel right at home and comfortable at PSUA.
• Question:-Penn State?
  im a junior in high school, and im looking into colleges. i was on the Penn State website, but it doesnt specify if i can get a degree in interior design (and fashion if possible). Does anyone know if Penn State offers degrees in those?
  
  Answer:-It doesn't look like Penn state offers an Interior Design degree. However, the following schools in Pennsylvania do:
  
  Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts - York
  The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Philadelphia
  The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
  Arcadia University - Glenside
  Drexel University - Philadelphia
  Harcum College - Bryn Mawr
  La Roche College - Pittsburgh
  Marywood University - Scranton
  Moore College of Art & Design - Women's Art and Design College - Philadelphia
  Philadelphia University - Philadelphia
• Question:-penn state?
  what are the the required scores for the sat and act for penn state college?
  ya Penn State U
  
  Answer:-You mean Penn State University? We're a university, not a college. What are your current SAT scores? You're going to need high SAT scores if you want to get onto Main Campus. If you have lower SATs you'll probably get an offer acceptance at a branch campus, then you'll transfer to Main in about 2 years.
• Question:-How does the Penn state football team travel to away games in other states?
  When the Penn state football team travels to away games how do they get there? Is it by plane or bus?
  
  Answer:-mostly by airplane
• Question:-Is it possible to reapply to a different Penn State campus after already applying to another?
  I recently sent in my application and set Penn State Berks as my primary choice and the University Park as my alternate. I thought I wanted to go to Berks for sure, but I'm thinking I might as well take advantage of my good grades in high school, and try to go to University Park.
  
  I already paid the enrollment fees, and have accepted Penn State's offer. Is it possible to try and switch yet? Or is it too late?
  
  Answer:-It's not too late until classes start.. your enrollment fees will vary from college to college as refundable.. each probably has a cutoff date to cancel the enrollment, check with the college administration... only they may know that answer..doesn't hurt to ask
  
• Question:-How does a sorority at penn state purchase a house/senior house?
  I read that it would potentially be possible for a sorority to purchase a house at penn state and use that instead of living on the floor and having a suite. I was just curious if there is any truth to it.
  
  Answer:-There are no actual brothel laws ANYWHERE. Anyone who says there are, is just repeating old rumors. See source.
  
  There are no brothel laws at Penn State, but there are zoning restrictions on land. From The Collegian archive; http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2003/10/10-07-03tdc/10-07-03dnews-01.asp
  
  Talk to your house corporation board, they will know if there is any way for you to get official sorority housing. If you getting a house would make you the only sorority with a house, Panhellenic will have a problem with it. Dues will go up if you get a house.
  
  To circumvent all the issues (and get a house quickly) have a few sisters get together and rent a house. Work around the zoning restrictions. You won't get the official sorority house designation, but you can hold sisterhood events there.
• Question:-How good do you think Penn State football will be next season?
  I was wondering your opinion on how well penn state will do, and how far they would make, and how high would they rank, stuff like that. Also please tell me how big our chances are at getting Terrelle Pryor if you can. Thanks!
  Also maybe how big is the chance we install the spread with Daryl clark and/or Terrelle pryor?
  
  Answer:-not very good and also not very bad. They need to hire new coach.
• Question:-What is Penn State looking for in the personal statement?
  It's only 1200 characters! How do I fit anything into that? My introduction is 808 characters already.
  Anyone know any sites with examples of penn state personal statements? Or better, personal experience with writing it?
  
  Answer:-Yeah you're going to want to cut that intro down hun! They get tens of thousands of applications yearly, so it takes a long time to read anything. Basically, have a short intro introducing yourself, explain a few qualities about yourself in the body (using real world examples) and then wrap it up with a nice little conclusion. Short and sweet is the way to go! Keep it basic but also make sure you can get your points across and make your personality shine through, and you will be fine!
• Question:-What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What kind of personality gets into Penn State Main? Like, when they were in high school, what were they like? Or what were you like in high school (if you made it in)? Do the shy kids make a reputation there? Or are most of the penn state main students partiers from the start?
  
  Answer:-there is no such thing
  
  evryone is different
• Question:-What campus at Penn State should I go to?
  I'm a junior in high school, and once I graduate, I was planning on going to community college for a year or two so it won't be as expensive. From there, I was planning on going to Penn State (of course, if I'm accepted) and I want to major in Astronomy and minor in Physics.
  
  I just don't know what campus to go to? I'm planning on going to that campus for two years, and then going to University Park for my Junior and Senior years.
  
  But what campus should I go to for my Freshman and Sophomore years?
  
  Answer:-I, too, don't understand the math and why you're planning for 6 years to complete your bachelor's degree. But assuming you start at a Penn State branch and end up at main campus, you're best bet is to attend a branch that has a bachelor's degree in Physics and/or Astronomy. Otherwise, there may not be many physics or astronomy courses available for you to take before transferring to University Park.
  
  I searched the PSU website for branches that have Astronomy or Physics baccalaureate programs and found only Penn State Erie (The Behrend College) with a listing of Physics as a major. In fact, I don't see Physics listed at University Park as an available major, either, but perhaps there's an explanation for that. As for Astronomy, only University Park appears to have this available, and it is in conjunction with Astrophysics.
  
  Of course, every branch will have plenty of gen eds to choose from. If your choice is based on campus location preference, I recommend Penn State Harrisburg. I earned my master's degree there and I really like that campus for its location, its proximity to a pleasant but not remote surrounding area, and its active campus life. I also like Penn State Altoona and Penn State Berks; Altoona is close to State College, which is a nice feature, and Berks is just a pretty campus.
  
  If money is the only factor (and you're not going to a community college), I will point out that the tuition difference between Harrisburg/Berks/Altoona/Erie and University Park is only about $1700 per semester right now, or approximately $3400 a year. If attending any other branch campus (other than the graduate schools at Great Valley, Hershey, and Dickinson), the tuition difference is more like $2200 a semester.
  
  I hope all of this helps! And go Penn State! :)

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• Question:-Penn state?
  What would you consider the best branch campus of penn state and why? im applying for main but if i dont get in, i probably am still going to go there. thanks for the help/suggestions!
  
  Answer:-I'm a sophomore at Altoona. Honestly, I love it SO much. It's only an hour from main campus so the option of attending games is always there.
  
  This campus is beautiful any time of the year. The classes are smallish (my largest [the Gen-Eds] are about 80 kids) and the professors actually care about us.
  
  I adore it here, definitely consider PSU Altoona, and feel free to contact me with any questions :)
  
  Oh, BTW--I'm from NJ, but I still feel right at home and comfortable at PSUA.
• Question:-Penn State?
  im a junior in high school, and im looking into colleges. i was on the Penn State website, but it doesnt specify if i can get a degree in interior design (and fashion if possible). Does anyone know if Penn State offers degrees in those?
  
  Answer:-It doesn't look like Penn state offers an Interior Design degree. However, the following schools in Pennsylvania do:
  
  Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts - York
  The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Philadelphia
  The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
  Arcadia University - Glenside
  Drexel University - Philadelphia
  Harcum College - Bryn Mawr
  La Roche College - Pittsburgh
  Marywood University - Scranton
  Moore College of Art & Design - Women's Art and Design College - Philadelphia
  Philadelphia University - Philadelphia
• Question:-penn state?
  what are the the required scores for the sat and act for penn state college?
  ya Penn State U
  
  Answer:-You mean Penn State University? We're a university, not a college. What are your current SAT scores? You're going to need high SAT scores if you want to get onto Main Campus. If you have lower SATs you'll probably get an offer acceptance at a branch campus, then you'll transfer to Main in about 2 years.
• Question:-How does the Penn state football team travel to away games in other states?
  When the Penn state football team travels to away games how do they get there? Is it by plane or bus?
  
  Answer:-mostly by airplane
• Question:-Is it possible to reapply to a different Penn State campus after already applying to another?
  I recently sent in my application and set Penn State Berks as my primary choice and the University Park as my alternate. I thought I wanted to go to Berks for sure, but I'm thinking I might as well take advantage of my good grades in high school, and try to go to University Park.
  
  I already paid the enrollment fees, and have accepted Penn State's offer. Is it possible to try and switch yet? Or is it too late?
  
  Answer:-It's not too late until classes start.. your enrollment fees will vary from college to college as refundable.. each probably has a cutoff date to cancel the enrollment, check with the college administration... only they may know that answer..doesn't hurt to ask
  
• Question:-How does a sorority at penn state purchase a house/senior house?
  I read that it would potentially be possible for a sorority to purchase a house at penn state and use that instead of living on the floor and having a suite. I was just curious if there is any truth to it.
  
  Answer:-There are no actual brothel laws ANYWHERE. Anyone who says there are, is just repeating old rumors. See source.
  
  There are no brothel laws at Penn State, but there are zoning restrictions on land. From The Collegian archive; http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2003/10/10-07-03tdc/10-07-03dnews-01.asp
  
  Talk to your house corporation board, they will know if there is any way for you to get official sorority housing. If you getting a house would make you the only sorority with a house, Panhellenic will have a problem with it. Dues will go up if you get a house.
  
  To circumvent all the issues (and get a house quickly) have a few sisters get together and rent a house. Work around the zoning restrictions. You won't get the official sorority house designation, but you can hold sisterhood events there.
• Question:-How good do you think Penn State football will be next season?
  I was wondering your opinion on how well penn state will do, and how far they would make, and how high would they rank, stuff like that. Also please tell me how big our chances are at getting Terrelle Pryor if you can. Thanks!
  Also maybe how big is the chance we install the spread with Daryl clark and/or Terrelle pryor?
  
  Answer:-not very good and also not very bad. They need to hire new coach.
• Question:-What is Penn State looking for in the personal statement?
  It's only 1200 characters! How do I fit anything into that? My introduction is 808 characters already.
  Anyone know any sites with examples of penn state personal statements? Or better, personal experience with writing it?
  
  Answer:-Yeah you're going to want to cut that intro down hun! They get tens of thousands of applications yearly, so it takes a long time to read anything. Basically, have a short intro introducing yourself, explain a few qualities about yourself in the body (using real world examples) and then wrap it up with a nice little conclusion. Short and sweet is the way to go! Keep it basic but also make sure you can get your points across and make your personality shine through, and you will be fine!
• Question:-What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What kind of personality gets into Penn State Main? Like, when they were in high school, what were they like? Or what were you like in high school (if you made it in)? Do the shy kids make a reputation there? Or are most of the penn state main students partiers from the start?
  
  Answer:-there is no such thing
  
  evryone is different
• Question:-What campus at Penn State should I go to?
  I'm a junior in high school, and once I graduate, I was planning on going to community college for a year or two so it won't be as expensive. From there, I was planning on going to Penn State (of course, if I'm accepted) and I want to major in Astronomy and minor in Physics.
  
  I just don't know what campus to go to? I'm planning on going to that campus for two years, and then going to University Park for my Junior and Senior years.
  
  But what campus should I go to for my Freshman and Sophomore years?
  
  Answer:-I, too, don't understand the math and why you're planning for 6 years to complete your bachelor's degree. But assuming you start at a Penn State branch and end up at main campus, you're best bet is to attend a branch that has a bachelor's degree in Physics and/or Astronomy. Otherwise, there may not be many physics or astronomy courses available for you to take before transferring to University Park.
  
  I searched the PSU website for branches that have Astronomy or Physics baccalaureate programs and found only Penn State Erie (The Behrend College) with a listing of Physics as a major. In fact, I don't see Physics listed at University Park as an available major, either, but perhaps there's an explanation for that. As for Astronomy, only University Park appears to have this available, and it is in conjunction with Astrophysics.
  
  Of course, every branch will have plenty of gen eds to choose from. If your choice is based on campus location preference, I recommend Penn State Harrisburg. I earned my master's degree there and I really like that campus for its location, its proximity to a pleasant but not remote surrounding area, and its active campus life. I also like Penn State Altoona and Penn State Berks; Altoona is close to State College, which is a nice feature, and Berks is just a pretty campus.
  
  If money is the only factor (and you're not going to a community college), I will point out that the tuition difference between Harrisburg/Berks/Altoona/Erie and University Park is only about $1700 per semester right now, or approximately $3400 a year. If attending any other branch campus (other than the graduate schools at Great Valley, Hershey, and Dickinson), the tuition difference is more like $2200 a semester.
  
  I hope all of this helps! And go Penn State! :)