Joseph Wharton Scholars program. What's going on!?!?!?

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<p>So I got rejected all over the country at many leading universities, but was admitted to my first choice, Wharton, which was also the one I expected to get into the least. Needless to say, I am ecstatic and plan to attend. </p>

<p>I just received an email inviting me to join the Joseph Wharton Scholars program. I don't know anything about it, but I take it that it is an honor. I continue to be shocked at my luck. However, the email is quite vague, despite its length.</p>

<p>Does anybody know anything about this program? What does it entail? What are the benefits? How many people get invited, and how?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Anyone else receive an invitation? If so, when and how (email, regular mail)?</p>

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<p>i received an invitation too by email to the JWS and BFS…dunno much about the two either:(</p>

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<p>EXACT same situation. I’m planning on doing the program because I’m genuinely interested in the opportunity to research my pet topics.</p>

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<p>[Program</a> Information](<a href=“http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/jwss/jwss_page0001.htm]Program”>http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/jwss/jwss_page0001.htm)</p>

<p>What is JWS?</p>

<pre><code> Founded in 1988, the Joseph Wharton Scholars Program is a community of outstanding Wharton undergraduates who have agreed to be part of a program that emphasizes the importance of scholarly research and the liberal arts and sciences within the framework of a business education. To achieve this goal, the JWS curriculum includes honors sections of economics, statistics, finance, marketing, management, business & public policy, and legal studies, as well as a senior research seminar. Joseph Wharton Scholars also enroll in honors courses in the College of Arts and Sciences.

   Additionally, the community fosters collaboration and communication among members, offers personal mentoring with the director, and acts as a clearinghouse for research opportunities.

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<p>Curriculum Information:</p>

<p>Some general points about the JWS curriculum:</p>

<p>· Scholars must graduate with a 3.4 cumulative GPA</p>

<p>· Scholars must perform significant research, either as JWS 399—senior research seminar, or with a Joint or Dual degree program</p>

<p>· Scholars entering as freshmen must complete 5 Wharton scholars courses and 3 non-Wharton scholars courses.</p>

<p>· If scholars enter in sophomore year, they must complete 3 Wharton scholars courses and 3 non-Wharton scholars courses (not including ECON 001 and 002)</p>

<p>· Beginning with the class of 2009, all JWS students will also be Ben Franklin Scholars, and should take 3 of the 4 BFS seminars outside of Wharton to fulfill the JWS requirement.</p>

<p>Research Opportunities:</p>

<pre><code> Research opportunities are generally available through the Wharton resources. Specific JWS research information will be announced on this site.

   Joseph Wharton Scholars are encouraged to perform independent research under the direction of University of Pennsylvania faculty. Many students do so through joint and dual degree programs with other colleges at the University. Others will enroll in the JWS Senior Research Seminar, which during the Fall features research presentations by top faculty members and, during the Spring, focuses on the students' research projects which culminate in written and oral presentations.

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<p>Students can take advantage of many research related resources at the University which can help to identify projects, faculty mentors, and funding. Besides approaching individual faculty members about serving as independent study advisors, you may wish to contact faculty members about the possibility of serving as a research assistant in support of their research activities. Below are some ways by which you can identify faculty whose research areas are in line with your interests.</p>

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<p>Found that. It’s a huge honour from what i’m told.</p>

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<p>A completely anecdotal observation: the people in JWS and BFS are really, really random. Absurdly so.</p>

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<p>^^^ i completely agree. in the sense that i don’t see any particular common traits about the people in these programs, that i know</p>

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<p>do the scholars enter with a particular number of AP credits? Maybe’s it’s just an accelerated program for people who basically knocked their first year out with AP’s?</p>