<p>I know that the Huntsman program is an extension of the UPenn application. The Huntsman program is perfect for what I want; double major in international studies and business.</p>
<p>I’d like to apply to the Huntsman program ED, but not neccessarily Wharton or UPenn in general.
Is that possible? or if I get rejected from Huntsman, but accepted into, say, Wharton, I’ll be binded?</p>
<p>Basically, no you won't be binded. On Form 1C (the extra supplement that you need to complete if you're applying to the Huntsman program) there's a place where it asks for your signature to be considered ED for your "single-degree" backup choice as well (either wharton or the College). in your case, you should NOT sign that; you will then only be considered ED for the Huntsman program.</p>
<p>My recommendation to you is to apply ED to Wharton anyway (and sign that above-mentioned field on form 1C). It's not very hard to then obtain a dual-degree in International Studies. True, you won't have the added "prestige" of being in the Huntsman program. However if you find both international studies and business interesting anyway (and it seems like you do), a dual-degree would be great academic experience.</p>
<p>check this out for more info: <a href="http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/undergrad/programs.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/undergrad/programs.html</a></p>
<p>thanks abhim89 for your info!</p>
<p>i don't think you can major in international relations because its in the college of arts and science. that's why they have the dual degree programs. i would call them to double check but i do remember reading that you can't double major outside your school. you can minor in international relations but if your applying ed i wouldn't sign the form IC.</p>
<p>xtefii, it definitely IS possible.... huntsman is a "joint-degree program", in which you get a degree in business and in IR. if you are a wharton student, you can also opt to pursue a "dual degree program," in which you also can earn a degree in business and IR. the only difference between the "joint" degree and the "dual" degree is that the joint degree has the added benefits of being in the Huntsman program (living with other Huntsman students, the required international semester, the simple "prestige" of the Huntsman program, etc). the educational with a dual degree or a joint degree is virtually the same, because you complete the requirements for a degree in business and degree in IR</p>
<p>In addition; joint degree programs sometimes have certain classes restricted to those within the program (I'm pretty sure that the Fisher Program in M & T has 2 classes restricted to its members)</p>
<p>k_twin, does that mean that there is less flexibility in class choice within the Jerome Fisher or Huntsman program? Or does that mean that others who are not in these programs can not take these certain classes only available to those in the program?</p>
<p>The second; although I must admit that the only source for any information I post's online at the official sites; I'm a regular decision applicant myself to Fisher.</p>
<p>Do you think that applying ED to Huntsman will significantly increase my chances then? Because I've heard that UPenn does give favourability towards ED applicants...</p>
<p>august's_chopin: You will be able to do EVERYTHING you want in the Huntsman Program. Please do not think "joint-degree program" will limit your dreams/interests.</p>
<p>Also, if you are interested in the program and think it is the right program for you, PLEASE apply ED becuase half of the students admitted every year come from the ED pool. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>wow that's wonderful a->y ... I'll definitely think about it then</p>
<p>just to correct a trivial part of a response i saw...Huntsman is International Studies and Business, not IR and Business.</p>
<p>It is not possible to do a major in International Studies if you are not in the Huntsman program. That being said, you can mimic the program closely, but the requirements are difficult and more numerous as a dual-degree student. All the other things abhim mentioned are the same...it's definitely possible to get a very similar education.</p>
<p>oops my bad... good catch clignotant</p>
<p>no worries, that's what i'm here for :)</p>