<p>So, basically, not science-and-math oriented?
Does demonstrating proficiency in languages, writing, the arts count, and does that help at all during the admissions process?
Ultimately GPA and SATs are the most important, but there have been speculations about being different stands out blah blah.
The end.
And is Hunstman really difficult? I know they’re 45-people difficult, but where to get the specific percentages?</p>
<p>Asians being good at math and science is a gross stereotype. granted, there are indeed many Asians mathematically or scientifically inclined, it is no more than caucasians. I have noticed that there are actually more caucasians in my school in the higher math and science classes in proportion to the entire white or asian population at my school. The key is perception. Because there is a stereotype, you notice more the asians that ARE in these higher math classes.</p>
<p>Anyway, what I’m trying to get at is you shouldn’t be trying to manipulate your application to look like your “different”. Everyones different. If you ARE good at science and math, show it, don’t try to feign an interest in classical roman theater or some other obscure area of study just because you think its what the adcoms WANT you to be.</p>
<p>I’m NOT manipulating my application. The thing is I seriously dislike Math (even though Huntsman pretty much requires it) and I dislike Science, too (but do okay in it).
I’m would NEVER be someone I’m not. If they don’t accept me for who I am, then they’re either right or they just made a huge mistake. If they accept me, then it means I’m deemed fit and would be happy there.
And I like some pretty generic things,</p>
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I’m actually worried I’m too focused in one area–>regular math class (bad for Wharton which wants the most rigorous courses)</p>
<p>Don’t apply to Huntsman – or use Wharton as your backup – if you don’t like – or at least don’t have a proclivity for – math. You (probably) won’t get in, and even if you did, your GPA would suffer tremendously.</p>
<p>I’d encourage you to apply to the College and major in IR.</p>
<p>But to answer your question – I agree with SetPoint. There is no advantage to being a “non-stereotypical Asian” – whatever that means.</p>
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<p>The only math requirement is math 104, which is basically calc BC.</p>
<p>But my assumption is that the upper-level finance, risk analysis, etc. requires strong math skills.</p>
<p>wharton requires a strong grasp of fairly basic math. that’s why they care more about an 800 on the math level 2 than the fact that you took Multivariable Calculus in 10th grade.</p>
<p>I’m okay with Math, so I think I can get around 750+ for Math II. It’s just that our Math courses are harder than the courses in America (almost everybody who were in honors math had to drop to regular math).
And if there are no advantages, why are there so many threads on that and how to become different (it’s interesting how some people would do anything to avoid being Asian-esque)?</p>
<p>I see that being an asian in math and science would hurt, but I fail to see how DISLIKING math and science will help. The adcoms said they liked students who are either well rounded or extremely lopsided. Unless you’re extremely lopsided, you still need your math to get in Huntsman.</p>
<p>^ agreed
the supposed fact that you don’t like math won’t look positive to any adcom</p>
<p>I do ok/well in math. Like A. Actually, when I take standardized tests, I always get 750+ because it’s pretty much a prerequisite for Asians to be good at Math in a way. So I’m good at Math comparatively, but not too interested.</p>
<p>atypical Asian…I read classic British lit, on the debate team, listens to Taylor Swift…I don’t know, whatever you do, you’re either too Asian or selling out 
give it up…that said, being different is good, benmding over backwards to do it is not, enough said</p>
<p>“It’s pretty much a prerequisite for Asians to be good at Math in a way”</p>
<p>Eh… I can’t say that I agree with that statement. Personally, I see each individual person as a person of their own. Naturally, stereotypes have worked their way into society, but that doesn’t discredit a person based on what their interests are. I personally am pretty science-inclined, but not so hot on the math. Granted I still score in the 700’s on SATs and made A’s/5’s on Calculus, that by no means details that I’m “amazing” at math. Good scores come with a good work ethic. Simply put, Asians aren’t “better” at this or that. It could just be the environment and pressures they grew up around that made them inclined towards those subjects. Generally speaking, any ethnic group could be good at math and science if they were reared that way =P</p>
<p>But that’s just my 2 cents.</p>
<p>To ECazndb8r: I’m totally Asian. I love being Asian because it’s pretty awesome. And I like T.S. too.
nluu0929:everybody varies, but as a whole, Asians are relatively better at the sciences (e.g. Nobel Prize winners in the science field. Even in Asia, there are stereotypes like how the SAT prep classes expect their students to get 800 in Math). Generally speaking, Asians are more hardworking because it’s considered a virtue.</p>
<p>Hooray for all the atypical Asians!</p>
<p>I find that Asians tend to be better at math and science partially because their parents emphasize it a lot more…take my parents for example, they refuse to pay for a non-technical degree. So I’m stuck in engineering even though I don’t particularly like math or science. I would say that what makes an atypical asian has more to do with things like extracurricular interests and whatnot than simply academic subject interests…most people applying to penn have done well in all their subjects, asian or not. I mean, I had a 3.3 UW in high school, so I guess that makes me atypical…i wouldn’t suggest that as a strategy though.</p>
<p>I always thought it was because math doesn’t have a language barrier like some other subjects…</p>
<p>Hmmmm…Asians and good at math?</p>
<p>Not this one. =P</p>
<p>Let me revise…yes, I have the scores and grades, etc. and etc…but it’s really just an interest and very hard work. Math is my hardest (and favorite) course. Always.</p>
<p>for clarification, HUNTSMAN AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS.</p>
<p>Huntsman is pretty much wharton + a language degree whereas IR is about interactions between countries etc from a more polisci point of view. </p>
<p>For the record, Huntsman admissions are a bit iffy. There are definitely intelligent people in the program but many of the most idiotic people I know are also in that program. ‘Foreign’ experience seems to be valued alot which tends to give an advantage to certain types of students (and not for their merit either).</p>