Will, a senior from the Cosmic Dreams HUNCH team at Frontier High School, recently received exciting news - his acceptance into the University of Pennsylvania. Will credits his experience with NASA HUNCH as a standout factor in his application.

When applying to colleges, Will listed NASA HUNCH as his top activity and even wrote one of his essays about the program, space travel, and how the experience helped him grow both personally and professionally. He was later contacted directly by a UPenn admissions officer, who said the committee found his involvement in HUNCH to be “incredible” and “innovative.”

Will’s work with HUNCH had a significant impact on the admissions team. He reflected on how the program taught him valuable skills like research, teamwork, and professional communication - skills he believes he will carry with him throughout his academic and career journey.

Stories like Will’s highlight how the HUNCH program continues to create meaningful educational experiences that resonate far beyond the classroom.