<p>I heard that Huntsman is for elite of all elites who want to study International Affairs and Business, but exactly how hard is it to get accepted?</p>
<p>International studies</p>
<p>Where is this program?</p>
<p>I am talking about Upenn's Huntsman Program</p>
<p>Admissions</p>
<p>Admission to the Huntsman Program is very competitive, with a target of 40 students per class. For the class of 2007, there were 562 applicants.</p>
<p>Students apply to the Huntsman Program as part of their application to Penn. There is a separate section of the Penn application that must be completed by students who want to be considered for the program. Applicants are required to:</p>
<pre><code>* write an additional essay about their interest in international issues
indicate the language in which they will demonstrate proficiency and use as their language of specialization within the program;
indicate their level of preparation in mathematics;
indicate the single degree school for which they would like to be considered if they are not admitted to the Huntsman Program.
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<p>Criteria for consideration</p>
<p>Applicants to the Huntsman Program must have outstanding verbal and mathematical academic credentials and intermediate-level proficiency in their target foreign language. They are expected to have academic and extracurricular activities indicating an international awareness as well as leadership skills and the ability to work independently.</p>
<p>Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in both their target language and mathematics.</p>
<pre><code>* Applicants to the Huntsman Program should take the SAT II: MATH II-C Subject Test. They should also have advanced placement credit in mathematics -- the equivalent of one semester of college calculus upon matriculation.
- Applicants should take the SAT II Subject Test in their target language.
The Huntsman Program has developed its own language tests for Arabic, Hindi and Russian. Arrangements are made for qualified applicants to take these tests.
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<p>Tape-mediated oral proficiency tests are also required and will be sent to qualified applicants.</p>
<p>Early Decision</p>
<p>Students are encouraged to apply early decision provided all required testing can be completed in time. Applicants who take any of the standardized tests in October or November and want to be considered for early decision should have their results "rushed" to the Admissions Office.</p>
<p>Financial Aid</p>
<p>The University of Pennsylvania has a "need-blind" admissions policy. The admissions decision is not influenced by an applicant's financial status.</p>
<p>Financial aid at Penn is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need as determined by Student Financial Services. Penn does not offer "merit" scholarships.</p>
<p>Wait, so I have to take the SAT II Math IIc to qualify for Huntsman?!</p>
<p>AND some advanced placement math.....one semester of college level calc. Perhaps you will determine that you don't have the time to accomplish the basic requirements for Huntsman. I don't know what year you are now but you can always take Calc over the summer prior to matriculating. I know of one student who just arrived on campus who did this.....she took the course at another college this past summer. Huntsman is a rigorous program at the #1 school and as you can see it is selective.</p>
<p>Thank you.
I am taking Calculus 150, 151 in a local community college and taking SAT II Math this Oct.</p>
<p>Sounds like you're on top of it....good luck in the application process. You will love Wharton and Penn......Philly is a great city for students.</p>
<p>I keep hearing about the tape-mediated oral test but have found nothing about it on the website. Does everyone take it? or is it the test you take if there is not a SAT subject test in your language?</p>
<p>Huntsman is a very hard program to get accepted into. All the huntsman students I’ve met have very interesting backgrounds, interests, and perspectives. It’s a really amazing program–and you get to graduate with two degrees</p>
<p>Um, I did a lot of research on the Huntsman program this past week, but one detail bothered me about it. Even though I can just apply to a school in UPenn AND apply to the Huntsman program at the same time sounds like a really good idea and they write that if an applicant is rejected by the Huntsman program, it will in no way affect the applicant’s chances of getting in to the school of their choice in UPenn, I am kind of dubious about that. One thing tey write it wont hurt our chances but what if it does? Also, in my opinion it is of higher value if you get Business degree from Wharton Graduate school than if you get in this program (where statistically mostly International students get in) you will have to study 40 courses and get a Bachelor’s in Economics. Overall sounds very elite, but it is very goal oriented (meaning if you want to go to business or law only must you take this program to advance yourself in it, but if you are not sure and not strongly goal oriented and medical school might also be a university you might want to go to then going to this program will definitely be a barrier to your medical school if you decide to go (its important to strategically choose the right program and possible career and keep your options open). But this program is really cool and elite, and it has extra resources and internship programs just for Huntsman students (if you are going to law or business, this is a GREAT program).</p>
<p>Margota, the dual degree programs will not affect your application to the other school. I know of plenty of people who did not get into a dual degree program but got into their single degree option.</p>
<p>I will say though, if you only want huntsman for the prestige and don’t actually want to do anything abroad, this program would not be for you. Seems alot of people seem to have the wrong idea about international studies = international relations. Huntsman teaches you business and about a different culture. Polisci/IR is the international trade policy, etc, etc route. Can still a get a second degree in this, just more work since there isn’t a coordinated program (and hence more courses you need to take).</p>
<p>AFAIK most of the people who are in the program have some manner of international experience (difficult to write a convincing essay otherwise). You don’t have to be a foreign national but spending time abroad helps.</p>
<p>And you will be taking many language/cultural studies type classes so if that doesn’t float your boat… :/.</p>
<p>This is really true. I myself know a couple ones, who were rejected from Huntsman but ended up being admitted to Wharton, which is not bad at all.</p>
<p>what i want to know is whether applying for financial aid (i’m an international applicant) will kill any chances of my getting into Huntsman.
They’re need aware for internationals, and if they only take 40 students out of 562, i doubt they’ll take international applicants who want aid.
Any thoughts? I won’t waste so much time applying if i’m certain i won’t get in, because Huntsman does have a rather long list of requirements.</p>
<p>Huntsman seems to be a popular program of choice for internationals so there’s already a lot of competition. And yes, Penn is need-aware for internationals meaning that your financial need will play a part in their decision. Competition for International funds at need-aware top-tier schools like Brown, Penn and Stanford is extremely brutal. Basically, your chances are very low to begin with, no matter who you are. But do remember that your chances are zero unless you actually apply.</p>
<p>my language proficiency is not that good. English, my native language, and average french.</p>
<p>I’d need a significant amount of aid. The EC’s i have that might help with Huntsman are MUN and Debating. </p>
<p>But i just don’t think it makes for a very strong Huntsman application, despite academic achievement and good SAT scores.</p>
<p>If you are rejected by Huntsman, you are considered for your other school regular decision right?</p>
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