Optional Personal Statement for Penn State U Park - Should I do it?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm applying to Penn State University Park and I was just wondering if you guys think it's necessary to do the personal statement as I'm not quite sure if it will hurt my chances or help them. I don't really know what to write for the personal statement but if it's necessary I'll definitely try. thanks</p>

<p>GPA - 3.52/4.0
SAT - 2120/2400 1440/1600
17 AP/Honors classes
Good EC's - president of a club, VP of german honor society, editor of section of school newspaper
Volunteer hours - slightly over 100 hours</p>

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<p>I think it’s probably better if you try to put something there. You can just copy & paste your essay for the Common App and re-word it a bit.</p>

3

<p>It might help. Do ANYTHING that can increase your chances.</p>

4

<p>Uh, why are you even worried. You’ll definitely get in without the statement… that is unless you’re applying to nursing, architecture or schreyer… It’s tougher to get into those programs</p>

5

<p>yes. do it.</p>

6

<p>Just write one and submit it.</p>

<p>(I wonder if the total number of apps to Penn State will dip thi syear because of “the troubles.”)</p>