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Identify an important global or local issue that you believe does not receive sufficient attention. Why is this issue often overlooked or under-addressed? Analyze possible paths forward and propose a realistic strategy to raise awareness and advance solutions. Finally, evaluate your proposal's potential to create meaningful change, considering its feasibility, limitations, trade-offs, implementation challenges, and possible unintended consequences.

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

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

Describe a significant leadership experience that has shaped who you are. This may include roles in your community, family, research, work, or extracurricular involvement. What challenges did you encounter, how did you respond, and what did you learn about leadership?

Reflecting on the recognitions listed above, which one stands out as having an impact on your outlook and why?

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

Select one community or group that has been meaningful to you over the past four years. This could be defined by shared geography, identity, interests, values, or experiences. How has your involvement shaped your perspectives, choices, or sense of belonging?

Please use this space to share information you would like us to consider that has not been discussed elsewhere in your application (this is optional).

The world faces many challenges; food insecurity, access to clean water, climate change, and health care disparities are some examples. Tell us your intended major and also how will you apply your major to address any global challenge?

The Millennium Scholars Program provides a supportive, structured, and collaborative learning community. What strengths will you bring to the community and how will you contribute to and benefit from this collaborative environment?

How has resilience played a role in your life and how do you see it affecting your college career?

Reflect on how your unique background, experiences, and cultural perspectives have influenced your interactions with others and shaped your understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Describe one non-academic activity during your high school years that has been the most meaningful to you. (250 words or less)

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. (500 words or less)

Describe what you think your strongest qualities are as well as weaknesses that you would like to improve upon. (250 words or less)

Tell us about a time you were unsuccessful and how you grew from this experience. (500 words or less)

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?