How to apply to Penn State

A step-by-step guide to applying to Penn State.
00:23 - 3 Ways to Apply to Penn State
00:35 - Create a MyPennState Profile
01:24 - MyPennState Account Overview
01:40 - Profile Information
02:09 - Academic History
03:07 - Building Your Program of Study
05:57 - Additional Information
06:33 - Activities List and Personal Statement
06:53 - Review, Sign, and Submit Your Application
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[@vitocelender8662]

what about our essay's where do we submit them or are we supposed to put that in the activities section?

[@PennStateBeaver]

Hi Vito! There is no essay requirement to apply to Penn State, however, we do have an optional section for a personal statement and an activities list. We strongly encourage students to complete these sections, but they are not required.

[@karlienbotha4854]

I want to apply for the honors program, but I can’t seem to find it in the application?

[@PennStateBeaver]

Hi Karlien! You can apply to the Schreyer Honors college through your MyPennState account. There is a button on the left side of the screen that will direct you to the honors application. If you have questions or need help, please email us at [e-mail].

[@OraDymond]

For the college information section, what do we select to put our classes would that be current or planned

[@PennStateBeaver]

For classes that you've already completed, you should only need to list the number of credits that you've taken, instead of listing the specific courses. However, any classes that you are currently taking, and haven't received a grade for, you'll want to enter the course number, title and # of credits and list them as "current." You can also do the same with any planned courses that you expect to take in the future by labeling them as "planned." Please email [e-mail] with any further questions.

[@OraDymond]

I want to major in film video production and I would like to know which academic area of interest would it be in

[@PennStateBeaver]

Film Production can be found under Communications.

[@OraDymond]

@@PennStateBeaver it would be media studies right?

[@PennStateBeaver]

@@OraDymond Media Studies is a different major. There should be a Film Production major that you can select. If you don't see it, please email [e-mail] and we can help troubleshoot and assist you.

[@ixd11]

Where and how to submit my English proficiency test ?

[@PennStateBeaver]

English proficiency test results should be sent to "Penn State University" directly from the testing service. You can learn more about this, here: admissions.psu.edu/info/future/international/requirements/

[@yamins05]

@@PennStateBeaver Do I need to contact the testing service or will you ask them for it once I have applied?

[@PennStateBeaver]

@@yamins05 We recommend contacting the testing service to have your scores to us after you apply for admission. Your application won't be complete for review until we receive your proof of English profiency and other required materials, which you can view online in your Penn State portal.

[@abu_alhuss6730]

​@@PennStateBeaver how to do I send my IELTS to the university

[@PennStateBeaver]

Hello!@@abu_alhuss6730 You can send your IELTS scores directly through the testing service. You can learn more about this, here: admissions.psu.edu/info/future/international/requirements/