<p>It’s a two part process. You make an account that lets you log in and access the Penn State application, then on the sidebar is the separate Schreyer app. The regular app is just filling in forms and a paragraph-long personal statement, and it’s $50. The Schreyer app has all the essays, short answer questions, and teacher letter stuff, and it’s another $30. You can do the Schreyer app any time you want, but I think you may have to do the regular one first, because you won’t get into the SHC before you get into the university.</p>
<p>How big of an advantage does a Shreyers Penn Stater have over a regular Penn Stater (at University Park) when it comes to job prospects (including salary) after graduation?</p>
<p>I would say significant. The typical SHC grad most likely has a higher GPA, conducted in-depth research in an area to produce a thesis, and may have held internships/traveled abroad thru the honors college. </p>
<p>Having just graduated from one of the top honors programs in the nation also adds a little bit if the employer has any sort of familarity with Penn State at all.</p>
<p>I called Shreyer Admissions today, they had 2700 applications last year, accepted 300. EXTREMELY competitive. Did anyone not a science/math major get in?</p>
<p>An architecture major from my daughters’ high school was accepted into Schreyers for this year. I do not know any of his stats.</p>
<p>I’m a sophomore in Schreyer’s…applied as an undecided major, thinking about going into business marketing. You’d be surprised to see the wide array of majors in the SHC. Lots of science and engineering, yes…but well spread out at the same time!</p>
<p>Though I applied to Schreyer’s with biology as my intended major, I am now a history major. My roommate was a political science major and I know that there are many liberal arts majors. Several of the girls on my floor were in theater, English, and international politics. Though a majority of the students in the college tend to be science and engineering majors, a major outside of these areas does not lessen your chances of getting accepted. In fact the Honors College now has a new program with the College of Liberal Arts that gives those who were initially turned away from the Honors program to gain entrance with a heavier course load. It’s called the Paterno Fellows Program. So Schreyer’s does not look down on these majors in any way.</p>
<p>Is there a word limit to the essays? One of mine is a bit over 1000 words at the moment. I’m still editing, but I was wondering if excessive cutting was necessary.</p>
<p>Is it true one can transfer into SHC as a Sophmore? I didn’t apply because I would not have the essays done in time, and I really do not like the idea of being segregated with other honors students.</p>
<p>You really aren’t segregated. You can choose to live in the honors dorms and be a part of the activities or to live in regular housing and perhaps partake in some of the honors college events, its your call. I don’t live in honors housing and I still am involved with research, taking honors classes, etc etc. </p>
<p>Entering the SHC your soph year is tough. You usually need a 4.0 and stellar recs from profs that got to know you fresh year.</p>
<p>Here is some information regarding transferring into SHC-- [Gateway</a> Admissions: Schreyer Honors College](<a href=“http://www.shc.psu.edu/future/gateway.cfm?CFID=82430&CFTOKEN=91236161]Gateway”>http://www.shc.psu.edu/future/gateway.cfm?CFID=82430&CFTOKEN=91236161)
According to the website you can now apply with “at least one full-time semester of study completed at Penn State”.</p>
<p>Can I apply directly to SHC during the application process? Or is it open only to students who have completed a semester or so at regular Penn State?</p>
<p>You can apply during the regular app process. There will be an option when you fill out the regular application to do the extra SHC app.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry about getting in based on your major. If you have the credentials, you will get in. In fact, i think they are making an effort to accept more students who are not focused on science/engineering. I was accepted this year and I am considering an International Politics major…</p>
<p>“In fact, i think they are making an effort to accept more students who are not focused on science/engineering.”</p>
<p>I don’t think so. I have been on several current student panels for the SHC and have talked to people and have never heard this.</p>
<p>I am married to a member of the science/engineering faculty and he has also heard that rumor.</p>
<p>Are the dorm rooms in the honors halls a lot nicer than the regular dorm rooms?</p>
<p>Im still wondering, does anybody know how much nicer the dorms are? Also if I get into the honors college is that where I should stay my freshman year?</p>
<p>I was told the main advantage of the honors dorm is that it is very centrally located and close to the stores and restaurants along College Av. Also, there is apparently a great computer lab in the dorm, but I’m told other students are allowed to use it also.</p>
<p>In response to a comment above, I think the goal is to have 300 honors students per year, not to admit 300 a year. The accepted students have many other options, and therefore they need to accept many more students than there are places.</p>