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The IUHPFL attracts a large number of candidates and is very competitive. The IUHPFL cycle entails many steps and covers a year-round process.
Testing
- Eligible students interested in applying for the IUHPFL will first need to take the language test, given on regional sites in the state of Indiana in mid-October.
- Students wishing to take the test will need to fill out the test registration information and make the test fee payment via credit or debit card. Only students who have submitted the test registration form and paid the test fee will be allowed to take the test.
- The language test includes assessment in grammar, reading and listening skills. During the testing, students will also submit an authentic writing sample on a given topic.
Application
- Students who have scored high enough on the language test are invited to apply to the IUHPFL. Before making application, we strongly encourage you to take the IUHPFL Self-Inventory to see if the Honors Program is the right study abroad program for you.
- The IUHPFL selection committee uses a detailed rubric to evaluate each candidate for the Honors Program. The rubric includes sub-sections dedicated to assess your language test scores, official school transcripts, your personal application as well as confidential appraisals by teachers and non-related adults.
- Spanish students will have a chance on the Personal Application to list a preference to study in Mexico or in Spain. Requests will be taken into consideration, but cannot be guaranteed. The IUHPFL office encourages prospective participants and their parents to be open to placements in any one of our five Spanish-speaking sites.
Possible Interviews/Acceptance
- Students will be notified of their semi-final selection status in mid to late February. Semi-final selection statuses include:
- Acceptance: the student is accepted into the IUHPFL outright based on the strength of his/her application materials.
- Interview: the student will be interviewed to determine acceptance into the IUHPFL, or the student may be interviewed to determine whether or not they will be granted a spot as an alternate
- Alternate: the student will be placed on a waiting list as an alternate for the IUHPFL
- Not accepted: the student is not accepted into the IUHPFL
- Interviews will take place from late February to mid March. Final selection of the IUHPFL will take place after the last round of interviews.
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