2008 Schreyer Honors College Admissions Essay Questions

Essay #1:
When we look back at past generations, we’re sometimes amazed by what they tolerated or even embraced (or what they didn’t). What might future generations find amazing about us?

Essay #2
What are the most important qualities and experiences that you would bring to the Schreyer Honors College and to the wider Penn State community?

Essay #3
Advocates for different realms of learning and creativity (math, literature, social studies, and others) often claim that you can’t be a truly educated person without them. Thinking about your high school education, what should be taught more (or better) in order to graduate truly educated people? What should be taught less?