One of the unique aspects of PBL is the competitive nature of the organization. PBL has an internal competition every year between all of the other chapters in the state and country. Members can compete against other chapters in business oriented exams and events ranging from sports marketing to accounting to resume writing. Penn State PBL consistently has a high number of members that place at the State Leadership Conference and therefore qualify for the national competition. In addition to the internal competition, PBL has many members that form teams and compete in various case competitions that are hosted by well known companies across the campus. Adding on to this, PBL is involved in IM sports such as basketball and volleyball that promotes a different type of competition. PBL feels competition is an important part of development for growing professionally and socially, as it encourages out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration.