Admissions

Admission to the Huntsman Program is competitive, with a target class size of approximately 45 students.

Students apply to the Huntsman Program as part of their application to Penn. There is a separate section (Form 1C) of the Penn application that must be completed by students who want to be considered for the program. Applicants are required to:

• 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.

Criteria for consideration

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.

Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in both their target language and mathematics.

• Applicants to the Huntsman Program should take the SAT II: MATH II-C Subject Test.

Applicants typically demonstrate proficiency in mathematics by enrolling in classes through the advanced placement program, the IB program , or study at a local college or university. They should aim to have 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, Portuguese, and Russian. Arrangements are made for applicants to take these tests after they apply to the program.
  

Early Decision

Students are encouraged to apply early decision provided all required testing can be completed in time. If you have any concerns about the timing of tests, you should contact the office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Financial Aid

The University of Pennsylvania has a "need-blind" admissions policy for students applying from North America. The admissions decision for students applying from North America (including Canada and Mexico) is not influenced by an applicant's financial status.

Financial aid at Penn for students applying from North America is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need as determined by Student Financial Services. Penn does not offer "merit" scholarships. For information on Penn's financial aid policy for international applicants, please go to the Student Financial Services web site.

For further information on admissions and financial aid, see the Office of Undergraduate Admissions web site.

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