<p>I was invited to join the Ben Franklin scholars program yesterday, and I did a little reading up on it, but I have a few questions. Who exactly is invited? Do you think it's worth it? If you're a current Penn student in BFS your opinion would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Did your invite come via email or snail mail?</p>
<p>i got an email about it. and yeah, i was wondering too. i think they sent an email out to all likely candidates - maybe ED ones too? not sure.</p>
<p>yes ED got them too</p>
<p>I didn’t receive an e-mail about it but there was a letter inviting me to the program when I logged on to receive my application decision…Anyone else in this situation?
Also, I keep hearing about some scholar’s preview day. I was invited to be a JWS and BFS but haven’t heard anything about that… Is it for other programs?</p>
<p>^idk, i got an invite to the scholars preview along with my likely letter in early march. is there no such thing on the admissions portal for RD applicants?</p>
<p>got one together with my acceptance to Huntsman (RD)</p>
<p>BFS is like the ‘elite’ of Penn if that’s possible and for lack of a better word. Not many students are invited. It’s a privilege and I would definitely consider accepting the offer. I’m not a BF scholar but I have a friend who is.
The most I know is that it is a program that provides you with special opportunities. BFS seminar classes are regular classes offered at Penn, such as Intro to Psych, but with a MUCH smaller class size and more specialized attention. To complete the program you must take a certain number of these courses. That’s as far as I know. Below is a link with more info.</p>
<p>[Center</a> for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships | Benjamin Franklin Scholars](<a href=“Penn CURF”>Penn CURF)</p>
<p>Philo - Have you been admitted to BFS? Or do you have to apply?</p>
<p>My D, RD admitted was invited to apply on Penn Decision link.</p>
<p>I’m currently in BFS and I think its a great way to get into smaller classes with the best professors. You can always drop out, so you should accept it!</p>
<p>I got it also</p>
<p>If you Do get selected you may run into problems applying dual degree</p>
<p>@undecided15, I’m in BFS and also a dual degree student. BFS will in no way affect any plans you may have to do dual degree.</p>