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yamece

Hi Jason, thank you for your quick response, quicker than I thought!

I'll take your info seriously and think my game plan carefully.

cannedpineapple

No problem. Good luck, feel free to ask if you have more qns.

yamece

Hi Jason,

We know life in b-schools is quite busy, and you are in the Lauder program and have additional 6 hours classes besides the regular Wharton classes( you said about it in another post), so I really appreciate the sharing of your experiences and your precious time with us.


Anyway, I read your introduction about the Lauder program and am interested in it. I have another question about the program: The overall acceptance rate of Class 2012 in Wharton is 817:6819, what's it like in the Lauder program?


We got hot summer these days here, hope you have cool days.


Yamece

cannedpineapple

Yamece,

Actually I already graduated So now I have more 'normal' hours..

The acceptance rate for Lauder tends to vary a lot. Our programme has been as small as 40+ people and as big as 70+ people, because we're focused on accepting candidates that are the right fit. It is sometimes seen as being harder to get into Lauder, since sometimes people get rejected from Lauder but get offered spots at Wharton- again, this is due to fit being very important.

Another issue is, Lauder is very self-selecting. We have fewer people applying, and those who apply tend to be more sure that Lauder is a good fit for them. So that could affect the acceptance rate as well.

What this means is this. The acceptance rate (and yield) for Lauder is higher. Only those who are convinced that they're good fits apply; and since they're good fits, they tend to get in; and after they get in, they tend to go. This doesn't mean it's easier to get in, however- it's the opposite. Applicants sometimes get rejected from Lauder but get into Wharton.

So it's a case where a higher acceptance rate actually indicates a higher quality pool of competition, and so this means its harder for an applicant to get in. Higher acceptance rate = not good.

Cheers,
Jason

yamece

Yes, self-selecting, that's the point, a major difference. I got it. Many thanks.

cannedpineapple

BTW, what language are you interested in?

PS, no harm trying anyway. If you don't get into Lauder, it in no way affects your chances for Wharton, except that if you didn't put at least a reasonable rationale for applying for lauder (eg. someone who doesn't even meet the language requirements applying), then that would not be good.

But then, you probably already knew that

yamece

Hi Jason,

I'm interested in the Japanese track since it's my major in the university and I have work experience in Japan too.


After researching the site, I found that Lauder program is quite about research and study, like a regular master program, while MBA programs are more practical, less academic. I like the combination of the two styles, and think you can do business better if you appreciate the culture of your business partner's country and understand the different ways of developing business in that country. It's the reason I find Lauder program attractive.


So any advice for the Japanese track?


Take care.


Yamece

cannedpineapple

Sounds like you have a good reason to apply.

yamece

Thank your for the encouragement Jason, but to such an important and complicated thing, and without any experience, I feel very unsure, worrying if I can put everything at the right place. It's kind of applicant-anxiety

cannedpineapple

Just focus on what you can control (the process, understanding yourself and communicating your reasons for applying) and let everything else (the result) take care of itself. You'll be fine!