Wharton's LBW 2013

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>Hey everyone! </p>

<p>I haven't seen any threads for Wharton's Leadership in the Business World (LBW) 2013 yet, so I figured I'd make one. I attended this program this past summer and had a great time! Current juniors (so, high school class of 2014) interested in business or looking to explore business should definitely check this program out! You can just google "lbw wharton" and click on the first link for more information. And always feel free to PM me about anything! </p>

<p>Happy new year, everyone!</p>

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<p>I wish I could PM you, but since I’m a new user I still have 10+ more posts to make before I can do that. But I was wondering, how much do grades play in getting in? Because I think my first semester grades are not that great.</p>

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<p>Like college admissions, LBW admissions is holistic. That means they’ll look at all parts of your application and all parts are taken into consideration. They might overlook your grades if you write a good essay, have interesting extracurriculars, etc. I know some of my friends from LBW said that their grades weren’t that great but other parts of their application were pretty good. Even if your grades aren’t that great, you still have a chance of getting in. Don’t let your grades discourage you from applying!</p>

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<p>I really liked the program, but I think a lot of people enjoyed it a lot more than me (if that makes sense). I didn’t become that close with anyone and I don’t skype with anyone from the program or anything (but that’s just me- a lot of people from this program made a lot of amazing friendships and still visit each other, skype weekly, etc. I made friends and had a good time, but it wasn’t exceptional.)</p>

<p>To see what a day is like, you can go on the LBW website (google it) and look at the sample schedules. There’s a sample schedule from Philadelphia and another one from San Francisco. </p>

<p>The students- there are a lot of really cool and really intelligent people. I go to a pretty average public school, so the people at LBW were definitely different (in a good way) from the people that I was/am used to seeing. There are some people that are obviously really intelligent (you can tell by how they act in class) and you almost forget that every, single other person you meet is extraordinary. It’s a weird sensation- most people seem so normal, but you know that they’re not. And that’s evident once college acceptance season hits- there are around 30 (this is not an exaggeration) people who got into Penn ED, 2 for Harvard, 1 for Vanderbilt, 1 for UChicago, 1 for MIT, 1 for Princeton, 2 for Georgetown, 2 for Dartmouth, etc.
Basically, lots of brilliant people, even though it doesn’t always seem like it (but that’s cool). </p>

<p>You get broken up into groups of 10 and work with your team on a business plan during the four weeks.
The program’s pretty heavy on entrepreneurship.
The classes, lectures, site visits, etc. are listed on the schedules on the website.
The schedule’s pretty packed, but you still have a good amount of free time.
The RTAs (rising sophomores in college and the head RTA is a rising junior) are all super chill.</p>

<p>um hm I’ll be glad to answer any other specific questions!
Basically, even though it wasn’t the best experience of my life, I still recommend that people apply.</p>

<p>I think part of the reason it wasn’t the best experience ever was that there were way too many people. There was something wrong with the facilities in San Francisco, so all 120 kids were at Philadelphia instead. My opinion would probably be even better if I had just been with 59 other kids (rather than 119).
But of course, we still have a facebook group and we still talk on that and lbw kids helped me revise my college essays, etc. (i’m just not that close with anyone)</p>

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<p>I’m applying to LBW!</p>

<p>Can alumnus post their stats? :)</p>

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<p>Also, are there any other business summer programs for rising high school seniors that you guys know about? I need some back up plans/options because it seems like there’s not that high of a chance I’ll get into LBW. Haha.</p>

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<p>Effulgence, you could check out Notre Dame Summer Scholars; there’s an entrepreneurship track. There’s also Economics for Leaders. Those are the two that come to mind right now, but I’m sure if you comb this thread, you’ll find more (and you can always google).
Even if you don’t think you have a high chance, if you’re interested in any way, you should definitely apply! You never know what could happen! </p>

<p>Nerdybamboo, I believe I was sixth (out of 800ish) in my class with a weighted GPA of around 4.2 when I applied. My SAT score was 2260. I was involved in big brothers big sisters, student council, cross country, and academic super bowl. I also was/am a tutor.</p>

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<p>Hey there! I am extremely interested in this program and will be applying. Despite there being not being rolling admit. does anyone know if it would be to my benefit to have all of my material in way before the deadline? I appreciate any info. on that front. Also, does anyone think being in an IB school will help my admit chances? (3HLs and 3SL… 4.0 unweighted… that might change come the semester’s end… :confused: ) Thanks!
I also run XC and am on my school’s student council (and various other things)! @caughtintraffic</p>

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<p>Hello!
I’m sorry, but I don’t think having all your material in way before the deadline or being in an IB school would give you any advantage.
I run cross country and I’m on my school’s student council as well, haha.
Let me know if you have any other questions!</p>

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<p>@Caughtintraffic- Thanks for your input! Turns out that I do have more questions! :smiley: What did you write your essay on? (if you don’t mind me asking) Also, do you know if they are going to be very particular about the word length? (says 300-400… How about 450???) Did it seem that everyone there had 2200+ SAT scores? Lastly, do you think it gave you a good idea of what it would be like to be a student at Penn (in particular WHARTON)? Sorry for all the questions. I really appreciate it! (Good for you for getting in last year! p.s. what are your XC times and are/were you a captain this year?)</p>

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<p>I wrote about being captain of one of my school’s academic teams and going to state for the first time. I mentioned hardships associated with it and my role as captain. </p>

<p>Hm, word length’s always tricky and different people will give you different opinions about it. But my opinion is that there’s a word limit for a reason and you should just be considerate and stick within the word limit. </p>

<p>No, not everyone had 2200+ scores- you don’t necessarily need to have a stellar SAT score to be admitted to LBW although it probably helps. </p>

<p>Yes, actually I definitely think it gave me a good idea of what it would be like to be a student at Penn/Wharton. Although if I was actually a student at Wharton, there would be a lot more work and probably less free time. </p>

<p>No, my school got rid of captains for cross country actually. But I run in the low 22s and I’m a girl, for the record. Oh and we run 5ks.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your answers!!</p>

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<p>can we superscore our sat score? :D</p>

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<p>□ Copies of official test score reports to support any test results listed on your application (LBW is listed on collegeboard.com under ETS code 6999 for SAT scores)…</p>

<p>:D hope that helps</p>

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<p>Thank you ^_^</p>

<p>I have never been to UPENN, is it really cold there? (I live in Cali (Norcal) so…)</p>

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<p>No, it’s not cold at all. If you do LBW, you’ll be there during July, so it’s pretty hot.</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure that the application wil have a place where you mark which campus you’d prefer to attend. </p>

<p>I’m not positive though, since last year everyone went to the Philadelphia campus.</p>

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<p>I’m trying to find a good summer program with extraordinary people. I’m interested in LBW, but I was wondering how it really helps in the admissions process at other schools.</p>

<p>What do you guys suggest I apply to? I literally have no clue :P</p>

<p>Stats:
SAT: 2350 first sitting
ACT: not taken yet
SAT II: Math II 800, Japanese 750, World History 770
APs: World History 5, Chinese 5, Japanese 5 (five more coming at the end of junior year)
GPA: W: 4.72, UW: 4.0
Class Rank: 1/485</p>

<p>About 900 volunteer hours from hospitals, science museums, teen court programs, and Key Club.
Vice president of Science Club and Relay for Life Chair for Key Club
Works at a tutoring center and does outside tutoring in Japanese and Math.
I think the language aspect will help me with business.</p>

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<p>your stats look much better than mine :slight_smile:
as for your question on admissions, I really don’t know
Can anyone answer this?</p>

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<p>On the LBW website, it says (on the bottom) that “Please note that participation in LBW does not guarantee admission into Penn.” Because you attended LBW does not automatically mean that you will get into Penn (or any other prestigious school). But LBW is good, because it shows that you have an interest in business and you pursued it by attending a good summer camp. It shows that you actually spent your summer doing something instead of just lazing around at home.
That’s good, but other things- such as summer jobs, volunteer works, traveling abroad, internships, etc.- can also show that you spent your summer actually doing something. </p>

<p>Most other prestigious universities offer their own summer programs. I think other programs that are particularly good are Economics for Leaders (much cheaper), Ivy Scholars, TASP, etc. You just have to look around on this forum. If I think of any more (and I’m not an expert at all), I’ll post them.</p>