<p>So the deadline for priority application is Nov.30 but I’m still working on the essay. Since I have to give my counselor at least two weeks to process my transcript, I must submit the app this week. Is it possible to submit my essay after submitting my application?
Also, there’s a section on the application that ask if I have any family members who went to Penn State. If my sister is attending Penn State right now, can I include that in the application? </p>
<p>The essay(Personal statement) is within the app so you kinda cant submit the essay after the app. Also, yes you can list your sister as currently attending. </p>
<p>Do I list my sister in the Penn State alumni section?</p>
<p>Yes, your sister is considered alumni after her first year… I called admissions with this question, too.</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure the essay was optional, so your application would be considered complete without it. Although, I don’t know if you can update it with the essay at a later time. I know you can update with test scores, but I’m not sure if you do that by updating the application or contacting admissions. I don’t know if it would be the same process to update the application with an essay. You should contact admissions be phone or email to check with them to be sure.</p>
<p>Yes, you can submit your essay after your application. Send the essay to <a href=“mailto:admissions@psu.edu”>admissions@psu.edu</a> and at the top of the page list your full name and date of birth. That is how they will match it to your application. I wouldn’t let too much time pass though as you never know how quick a decision will be made on your application. You can also submit your Student Activities the same way-</p>