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Pennsylvania State University | Penn State’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Personal Statement Essay

Not Required
650 Words

This is your opportunity to share something about yourself that is not already reflected in your application or academic records. Tell us something about yourself, your experiences, or activities that you believe would reflect positively on your ability to succeed at Penn State.

Schreyer Honors College Essay 1

Required
800 Words

Describe a problem you‘ve solved or a problem you‘d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could take to identify a solution.

Schreyer Honors College Essay 2

Required
800 Words

One of our values is Empowered Growth. What values, beliefs or experiences have empowered you to grow intellectually and/or personally?

Schreyer Honors College Short Response 1

Required
200 Words

What do you hope to get at Penn State as a Schreyer Scholar to help you accomplish your future goals and aspirations?

Schreyer Honors College Short Response 2

Required
200 Words

If you were able to go anywhere in the world, outside of the country you currently reside, where would you go and why?

Schreyer Honors College Short Response 3

Required
200 Words

Tell us about your leadership experiences (community roles, family contributions, research, clubs, organizations, etc.) and why leadership is important to you. Describe the challenges and/or successes you’ve faced in these roles.

Schreyer Honors College Short Response 4

Required
200 Words

List awards or other recognitions you have received in or outside of school over the last 4 years. Which award or recognition means the most to you and why?

Schreyer Honors College Short Response 5

Required
200 Words

Tell us about a book or other media that has made you think about something in a new way.

Schreyer Honors College Short Response 6

Required
200 Words

Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups, including: shared geography, faith, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities or groups to which you belong and describe how it has influenced your life over the last four years.

Schreyer Honors College Short Response 7

Required
200 Words

Please use this space to share information you would like us to consider that has not been discussed elsewhere in your Schreyer Honors College application. This could include obstacles you’ve overcome, something you’re proud of that is not discussed elsewhere, or anything else you choose.

BS/MD Program Short Response 1

Required
250 Words

Describe one non-academic activity during your high school years that has been the most meaningful to you.

BS/MD Program Short Response 2

Required
250 Words

Describe what you think your strongest qualities are as well as weaknesses that you would like to improve upon.

BS/MD Program Essay 1

Required
500 Words

Write a personal statement indicating why you want to be a physician, why you want an accelerated program and why you‘ve selected this Penn State/Kimmel program.

BS/MD Program Essay 2

Required
500 Words

Tell us about a time you were unsuccessful and how you grew from this experience.

BS/MD Program Essay 3

Required
500 Words

Sidney Kimmel Medical College defines diversity as the richness in human differences. How will your own experiences allow you to contribute to the diversity of the student body and to provide equitable and inclusive care to your future patients?

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