[3] As a high school senior, Schmider was presented with the Joan of Arc Medallion by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh in recognition of her volunteer work.
[11] In July 2014, Schmider won the Miss United States Continental pageant in Houston, Texas.
[13] Entering the state pageant in June 2015 as one of 40 finalists, Schmider's preliminary competition talent was a tap dance to "Pon de Replay" by Rihanna.
[13] Schmider won the competition on Saturday, June 13, 2015, when she received her crown from outgoing Miss Pennsylvania titleholder Amanda Smith.
Schmider was Pennsylvania's representative at the Miss America 2016 pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September 2015.