<p>Okay, so I got into Wharton, and SO many people keep saying “Oh, you’re lucky you’re a girl so it’s easier to get into business schools.” Is there THAT much of an advantage for females over males? I tried to find statistics, but I couldn’t - does anyone know approx what percentage of applicants to Wharton are female, and what percentage of female applicants get in vs. what percentage of male applicants get in? Thanks =]</p>
<p>i think the class is like 60% males, 40% females for Wharton (think I heard this at Previews)... not too sure. I do think it's easier to get in as a girl, but who cares? Tell the haters to go jump off a cliff... you gotta be qualified to go to Whart</p>
<p>I know what percentage of the class is female, but what I'm interested is what percentage of female applicants vs. what percentage of male applicants get in - and whether there's a huge discrepancy. If, for example, 40% of the applicants are female and 60% are male, then there really isn't much of a decided advantage because those numbers then translate to the percentage of the class.</p>
<p>I feel like I worded that in a really complicated manner that didn't make sense. My apologies.</p>
<p>Well my logical conclusion was that the class was 60% males because less qualified girls applied...as opposed to more qualified males</p>
<p>Even if fewer qualified girls apply, do they significantly lower the standard for girls in order to strive for that 50/50?</p>
<p>The girls I've met at Wharton are all very smart and extremely qualified. I don't think they lower the bar that much - if at all.</p>
<p>If you got in you are qualified. Even if they let you in over a guy with the same qualifications that doesn't change how well you performed. It is just the luck of the draw with that many exceptional applicants. Don't let other people rain on your parade. Congrats by the way!</p>