Hello. My DD has applied to the Altman program. I hadn’t seen a thread for this years applications so I wanted to start one after seeing the program being mentioned on the DHS and PTA scholarship threads.
My daughter has based her entire college search around the Altman. She has dismissed many top schools because they didn’t give her the opportunities the Altman would afford her. She has many great options outside of Tulane and will be happy with them, but I know a yes from Altman and her college decision will be done.
I am an 89 Tulane grad and her brother is a current junior.
@KKreis - Thanks for starting a thread. Would you (or anyone on cc) happen to know approx. how many apply to Altman each year?
I don’t know how many apply. I know my Tulane junior applied and interviewed but was not selected. In learning more about the program with current applicant daughter I don’t think it would have been best for him. Daughter has her interview tomorrow afternoon.
Best of luck with your D’s interview tomorrow. What target language did she apply for?
Spanish/Portuguese
When did she apply? I sent in my application around a week before the early due date.
She submitted the last day of January.
Ah okay, thank you. Was just wondering when I could be expecting a response regarding the status of my application.
I am considering marking Spanish/Portuguese as my language target. However, I have only had experience in Spanish.
If I go and end up only wanting to study Spanish, will they let me drop Portuguese?
Has anyone received an interview invite other than KKreis? My D applied a few days before the 2/15 deadline but hasn’t heard back.
My D got an invite today to interview for Altman next Monday. Hopefully that means invites are starting to go out. Good luck everyone!
D just got her Altman acceptance! We will send deposit to Tulane as soon as Dad gets home.
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@KKreis - Excellent news! Congratulations to your D! She must be thrilled! Wishing her the very best!
Anyone else get in or hear news? We’re still waiting. I wonder if the virus will impact decisions.
@gratefulmama DS goes to Tulane and I wouldn’t be surprised if the decisions got delayed a little. They’re figuring out how to get kids and staff to work remotely while vacating the dorms this week. Hang tight and best of luck - Roll Wave!
@threebeans - I’m sorry I am just seeing your reply now. Thank you for the information. I certainly understand that Tulane and all the schools have their hands full. Several schools have pushed the deadline to June 1. I wonder if Tulane will do the same…
How long after interview did your daughter get her acceptance? Was it an email or by mail? My son just interviewed on Monday. Waiting is tough!
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They do rolling interviews and I think the acceptances were rolling also. But it seemed like 2-3 weeks after interview. Am checking with daughter now and will correct if I am wrong. They just got good news that they will get to travel internationally this summer! Plus the program people are working to get the current scholars registered for fall classes. So they are a busy bunch but amazing people. What is your son interested in studying? Also what language?
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Thanks for your reply. My son’s target language is Mandarin and he would like to study Management and Economics.
I applied to the Altman program this year…hoping to find out soon whether I’ve been accepted or not fingers crossed (waiting is hard!) . Was curious though as to where the summer trip was taking place this year?!