I’ve heard that it’s nearly impossible to get into this program @UPenn - do I have a chance?
I’m fluent in Russian, born and raised in the US. Established and operate photography/social media marketing business for the last 3 years.
My Weighted GPA is 4.35
Unweighted GPA 3.9
ACT 34
SAT Math2 780
SAT Chemistry 760
SAT US History 740
AP Chem 4
AP US History 5
AP Psych 5
AP Eng Lang 5
Tons of volunteering, jobs, and community service hours.
Just to add another question: Hantsman requires all applicants to take SAT language test to show proficiency . Russian is one of the 11 languages accepted by Hantsman but there’s no SAT Russian language test option. What do I do?
Bump!
This is from the Huntsman website:
For target languages in which there is no SAT Subject Test (such as Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese and Russian), the Huntsman Program has developed its own language test. Applicants will be informed about taking this test after they apply. There are no practice questions or sample tests available. The best way to prepare for this exam is by regularly practicing your target language.
By the way, most students choose a target language other than their native language as the program is designed to build a professional competency in the target language. You’ll have to make a compelling case for why you want to further study Russian.
Thank you so much!