Pennsylvania State University Secondary Essay Prompts

1. Have you previously applied for admission to Penn State College of Medicine?(y/n)
a. if yes, were you granted an interview?
b. Please indicate the entering first-year class year(s) to which you applied, and explain how your qualifications have changed since your previous application. (Maximum 75 words)

2. Have you, previous to this application year, applied for admission to any medical school other than Penn State College of Medicine? (y/n) if yes, a. Please indicate the entering first-year class year(s) to which you applied, and (if not indicated in 1b above) explain how your qualifications have changed since your previous application. (Maximum 75 words)

4. Have you attended or participated in any of the following events or programs sponsored by or in conjunction with Penn State College of Medicine? If “yes”, please check all that apply. Please describe your involvement. (Maximum 75 words)

5. Have you participated in the PA Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Primary Care Ambassador Program or any other state AHEC pathway program? (if yes, describe, 75 words)

6. If not currently enrolled in a full-time academic program, please summate your activities from the time of graduation from your baccalaureate program through the time of this application, as well as your plans between now and your matriculation to medical school. (Maximum 75 words)

Personal Statements​

10. Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? (Maximum 75 words)

11. Explain why you decided to apply to the Penn State College of Medicine. (Maximum 75 words)

12. Write a short paragraph describing a significant experience you have had working in a team setting. (Maximum 250 words)

13. Write a short statement describing how you envision using your medical education to advance care for under-resourced communities or groups that have been historically marginalized or made vulnerable. (Maximum 250 words)