Master Penn State and Schreyer Honors essays. Demonstrate leadership, ethical thinking, and commitment to community.
Penn State is built on a massive, loyal alumni network. Your essays should demonstrate that you want to contribute to that community, not just benefit from it. The "optional" personal statement is actually required if you want to be competitive.
The Schreyer prompts focus on three pillars: Ethics, Leadership, and Global Perspective.
Schreyer doesn't want to know that you were "President of the French Club." They want a story of crisis management and collaborative problem-solving.
Key Phrase: "Collaborative problem-solving"
This prompt asks you to identify a problem facing the world and propose a solution.
Climate Change, World Hunger (too broad)
"Microplastics in PA waterways" (specific, local)