<p>Do you guys think that doing the M&T summer program will help more than the LBW program into getting admitted? My school is one of the top schools in the nation and the only two people who got into Wharton last year participated in summer programs. I already have an internship offer to work at the Naval Research Laboratory in the summer. Should I do this or the internship? (I did intern in the field last summer at Army Research Labs als)</p>
<p>If I were you, I would do the internship for a number of reasons. First, it is cheaper and you will probably learn a lot more about that subject doing the internship than about business from Wharton. Plus, they like to see that you can do independent research and that you have initiative. Definitely do the internshipif you can get rec's from the people THERE, it would probably have more weight than if you were to attend a $5000 program with snobby kids. </p>
<p>Good luck and i think the choice is clearinternship for sure!</p>
<p>If you've done such summer programs before, I will go with the intern.</p>
<p>Because I hav already done an internship in applied physics last summer, should I do the Penn program because it will show a varied approach?</p>
<p>I would say no way. I agree with fatcookie. Since colleges like to see continuity and dediction (depth, not breadth) I would DEFINITELY do an internship or repeated activity but at a more advanced level in physics. I think the naturally progression for you is to do research w/physics at a more advanced level. Honestly, showing a renewed commitment to one thing shows an incredible amount to schools. For example, in high school, I interned at a financial planning company for two summers in a row, working about 3 weeks each summer. As time went on, I delved deeper into projects until I had an incredible basis for investment. Colleges like to see when you stick with something. Thus, I would 100% do something related to physicswork with proffessors, get an internship at a university research group if you can, and have fun. Do what you did last summer, but do it by yourself (not a program) and do it at a deeper level. Show that you have learned something from the first program by doing something on your ownI would turn the program down and conduct independent research (it looks better for colleges).</p>
<p>Thanks peatergriffin for the information. i had suddenly gotten real interested in a penn program bcause a senior from my school had told me that you only get into wharton from my school if you participate in one of their programs but I guess showing a commitment in research is far better.</p>
<p>Yea, that's a false notion. Think about itWharton takes 500 kids a year, and only 30 would have participated in the program. People on this board have said that you don't automatically get in if you do the program. There are FAR better uses of your summer and far CHEAPER uses too! Good luck with your physics experience! I wish you the very best!</p>
<p>I don't think that everyone that is going to LBW is doing it for some admission edge. (if there even is one) My D is doing the program to see if she likes Penn and to see if she wants to pursue admissions into Wharton. She is excited about testing the waters before she commits to 4 years.</p>
<p>Hey,
about Wharton LBW, i found out in early march- i think around the 10th- and im not absolutely sure yet if im going- depends on what kind of aid I get, if any. I also got accepted to governor's school for spanish-</p>
<p>My stats were something like this:
PSAT- 215 index
GPA was 4.03, no SAT yet...
class rank- 2/389ish</p>
<p>i sent materials in mid-february i think- and to those who have been to LBW before-what is the accommodation like (Bryn Mawr?) and are people really that arrogant?? and can you also tell me a little more about the classes-do you have assignments, homeworks, etc.?</p>
<p>Thanks!
-Shannon, Washington D.C.</p>
<p>pm me with your questions.</p>
<p>btw, i'm from dc too. bethesda/potomac area. ( so its actually maryland, but whatever)</p>
<p>I heard the people are extremely snobbish and cliquey (thats what scagneas has said previously). The gov school sounds really coolI would do that if its cheaper.</p>
<p>I went to LBW also and I think you all have a bad impression of the social enviroment of the program. I made lots of friends who I still keep in tough with and they are wonderful people. Although it is true that some of the kids have money, it does not define their personality. Please keep this in mind. I had a great time and I would def. recommend it to anyone. Additionally, I will be attending Wharton this Sept.</p>
<p>I would spend my money elsewhere.</p>
<p>i would listen to PeaTerGriffin if i were anyone who had the choice between a research project and LBW (i made the wong decision - i had the choice to intern for the DC real estate agent for a 2nd year and get paid, but chose LBW). PeaTer's perspective is much more trustworthy as his past experience doing internships shows he knows what he's talking about.</p>
<p>I also went to LBW last summer and it was an unbelievable experience. I too made a ton of friends that I still keep in touch with. Many of these people are going to Wharton this fall (as am I). If you have the opportunity to go to LBW, I would highly recommend it.</p>
<p>Thank you flyers87 and Paragon for your positive words on LBW. My D is so excited about attending the program and meeting so many new people. It's great to hear nice things about LBW. Also, congratulations to both of you on your acceptances to Wharton!!</p>
<p>Is the Management & Technology Summer Institute any good? Its also at UPenn although run by different people.</p>
<p>Isn't it their first year running it? I have no idea.</p>
<p>Anyway, are all the acceptances out by now? So do we know who's going?</p>
<p>I hope they're not all out! (I sent mine in late March...supposedly we will know by May!)</p>
<p>S has still not heard anything. He applied to M&T also, but the last teacher rec just got sent a few days ago.</p>