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According to AlexB, this year the number of applicants who applied for R1 stood at around 1750, a 2% increase from last year. Last year Wharton admitted about 400 students in R1, assuming that the numbers of admits remain constant this year, the chances of getting in stand at slightly lower than 1:4 and slightly above 1:5.
To be honest, I was hoping the numbers would drop a little as compared to increase. It goes without saying that lower the applicant pool, higher your chances. And if there had been a decrease in % it could have led to a higher intake in R1 just because the AdComs would be a little wary of what they get in R2.
*Sigh* that was not to be, and the competition is just as tough as ever. R1 usually comprises of applicants who are really up to the snuff and are really prepared for the school and comfortable with themselves. It is also quite interesting to note that the Interview invites start as early as November 15, and go on till about a week or so into December. Which means the AdComs have to go through over 1750 applications inside 4-6 weeks, which boils down to approximately 300 applications a week, or a little over 40 a day. Each application has to be read by atleast 2 AdComs, effectively doubling the number of applications to be read, coming to 600 applications a week and 80 applications a day. With a staff of approximately 70, each of the AdComs will read 1 application a day. Sounds fair enough amount of time to make a decision and get on with their lives.
What is the purpose of this meaningless thought process? Nothing! Just drivel from a mind trying to find some solace in the numbers.
Had some folks over for dinner last night and had a blast. Good alcohol and great people, make for a pleasant evening. Working on applying the finishing touches to the Kellogg application today. I am coming to like the Kellogg pattern, with Part I submitted sometime ago, and Part II due in the future, all I need to do is upload my essays and resume and I am done. I think the other schools ought to take a page out of their book and split the application processes into two parts. Reduces the stress towards the end of trying to get everything kosher.
To be honest, I was hoping the numbers would drop a little as compared to increase. It goes without saying that lower the applicant pool, higher your chances. And if there had been a decrease in % it could have led to a higher intake in R1 just because the AdComs would be a little wary of what they get in R2.
*Sigh* that was not to be, and the competition is just as tough as ever. R1 usually comprises of applicants who are really up to the snuff and are really prepared for the school and comfortable with themselves. It is also quite interesting to note that the Interview invites start as early as November 15, and go on till about a week or so into December. Which means the AdComs have to go through over 1750 applications inside 4-6 weeks, which boils down to approximately 300 applications a week, or a little over 40 a day. Each application has to be read by atleast 2 AdComs, effectively doubling the number of applications to be read, coming to 600 applications a week and 80 applications a day. With a staff of approximately 70, each of the AdComs will read 1 application a day. Sounds fair enough amount of time to make a decision and get on with their lives.
What is the purpose of this meaningless thought process? Nothing! Just drivel from a mind trying to find some solace in the numbers.
Had some folks over for dinner last night and had a blast. Good alcohol and great people, make for a pleasant evening. Working on applying the finishing touches to the Kellogg application today. I am coming to like the Kellogg pattern, with Part I submitted sometime ago, and Part II due in the future, all I need to do is upload my essays and resume and I am done. I think the other schools ought to take a page out of their book and split the application processes into two parts. Reduces the stress towards the end of trying to get everything kosher.
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