STUDENT ESSAY

Please write an essay addressing the following questions. There is no expectation of a minimum or maximum length for the essay. DO NOT include your name or other personally identifying information in your essay. The application will be assigned a number when it is received by the PCS office and will be separated from personally identifying information before being forwarded to the selection committee.

1. Write out the PCS mission statement. Explain how this statement applies to your own experience, or the experience you hope to have, at PCS.

2. Which of your past academic accomplishments mean the most to you and why?

3. What are your future academic goals?

4. What extra-curricular activities have you been involved in? Include the activity, the dates you were involved, and the location or sponsor of the activity.

5. What ministry, community service, and/or leadership activities have you been involved in? Include the activity, the dates you were involved, and the location or sponsor of the activity.

6. What do you hope to gain, overall, from your education at PCS?

7. How will you apply the education you receive at PCS to benefit others?

8. Our school’s middle name is “Christian.” Describe how you honor this name.

xSch: 2019 Merit Scholarship for Service, Leadership, and Academics Jr/Sr HS (6th - 12th Grades)