PSU-University Park: Educational Gap Statement
Please use this space to explain any time that has elapsed between your high school graduation and your anticipated enrollment at Penn State. Please provide a summary of why that gap occurred. If you attended another college or university during that time, please note it below and ensure that you have entered the information in the Academic History section of this application.

500-word version
April 2013. A while after receiving and confirming my decision letters and postings, respectively, I thought I was all ready to pursue the subjects of my interests in college as I was fortunate enough to be granted admissions to several universities in the United States...

Common Application: Gap Year Statement
This section is required because you indicated one or more of the following situations earlier in the application:
You have been found responsible for a school disciplinary violation.
You have a past history of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime.
You have had or will have an interruption in your education.
You received a military discharge of Other Than Honorable.
Please use the space below to provide details of the applicable situation(s).

UW-Madison: Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our campus that will enrich our community.

MSU: Additional Information
Please provide any additional details, circumstances, or qualifications not reflected in the application for admission.

556-word version
April 2013. A while after receiving and confirming my decision letters and postings, respectively, I thought I was all ready to pursue the subjects of my interests in college as I was fortunate enough to be granted admissions to several universities in the United States...

UI-Bloomington: Explanation of time after high school
Did you take classes, attend a school, college, or university between graduating high school and enrolling at IU? If no, explain all time from your completion of high school until you plan to enroll at IU. Include the dates you were involved with each activity. For example, `library assistant: Jan 2006-May 2006`

UM-Twin Cities: Provide a dated timeline of what you have been doing since graduating from high school and what you plan to do prior to the start of fall semester.

560-word version
April 2013. A while after receiving and confirming my decision letters and postings, respectively, I thought I was all ready to pursue the subjects of my interests in college as I was fortunate enough to be granted admissions to several universities in the United States...