<p>Alright, so I've been--literally--stalking the Huntsman program since my sophmore year. And I definitely know that language is a huge component. So, if I got a 640 on my SAT II for Spanish, am I done for? I'm positive that I'm strong on all the other requirements...it's just the Spanish that's killing me. Advice? </p>
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On an entirely different note, how's the administration at Penn? I'm seriously considering EDing the school, but I wanted to check to see if it's supportive of the students and whatnot.</p>
<p>Same! I’ve been obsessed with it since my junior year…although I know my chances are slim to none. I got a 670 on my SAT 2 French Test…not great, but I’m sure I can do better. You still have time to retake it in October and rush the scores, which is what I’m doing. I’m not sure, but I think in general they want scores from 720 and higher, so if you have time, definitely retake them. If not, if you’ve done well in your Spanish classes and decently on the AP exam, I’m sure that will have some weight as well. Good luck!</p>
<p>I think that would depend on what you mean by ‘supportive of students’ means. I found it tried to work with them to get what the students wanted while still keeping in consideration its own financial and legal liabilities (case-in-point, the evolving Hey Day situation)</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m not sure what I’m going to do. I got a 640 on Spanish, but I don’t necessarily want to give up on the program–I mean, I’m doing research in Global Risk, etc. I might get some tutoring, but at this point, I’m not sure that I have the time to. Gilmore_Fan–are you aware of any other programs similar to Huntsman? </p>
<p>And, I was talking about red tape, really. I’ve noticed that some colleges are bureacratic to the umpteenth degree. ;D</p>
<p>You don’t necessarily need a tutor- you can just try it again. Language is something that only really improves over time. And yea, don’t give up…you always have a shot at Wharton RD if anything else. And nope, Huntsman is truly one of a kind. I’m leaning more on the IR side than business (I have no business related ECs…kind of worrisome), so I’m considering Tufts, Georgetown, etc.</p>
<p>Actually, I’m the same. I have a crapload of IR related EC’s, but I’m iffy on the business side. Then again, so long as we have leadership, we should be fine.</p>
<p>If we apply to Huntsman ED, can we also apply to Wharton ED? I thought that we could…</p>
<p>If you’re leaning more towards IR than business, Penn’s College has a rigorous and phenomenal IR program in its own right, that sends its students on to the most sought-after jobs, government positions and graduate/professionals schools.</p>
<p>yeah, college kids technically can get a second degree from Wharton, but being allowed to transfer in (even for a second degree) is crazy hard. so don’t use that as a way to get into Wharton too.</p>
<p>Good! you absolutely should be. They’re both great programs. I can put you in touch with the head of the IR program. He’s always happy to discuss Penn and IR with prospective students.</p>
<p>having good scores is kind of a minimum for huntsman…honestly, they look more for people from different backgrounds/countries than anything, and they may take some of the best from each region. </p>
<p>im not in huntsman, but i will tell you that academic ability/drive of the students seems to vary a LOT from the peopl i’ve met. huntsman acceptance, a lot more so than M&T, seems to be based at least partially on building a diverse environment (after all, it IS int’l studies and biz), but they are def. not all the top students in penn/wharton.</p>
<p>so bottom line, you’d probly have a better chance with pretty good scores and a background of living in diff countries or smthg than coming in from the US with 5’s and 800’s.</p>