Sorry if this info has been posted before, but I am starting to do die-hard research on the tangible differences among the top 20 schools, and came across a great interview with Cornell admissions director. https://bit.ly/8b1FOl
Recruiting women:
The second thing that we are very excited about is the fact that we have 39 percent female students in the incoming class. That’s up from 28 percent. Last year we committed extra money to scholarships for females, and we were very involved with several organizations committed to increasing opportunities for women in business, such as the Forte Foundation and 85 Broads. We have a record number of Forte Fellows this year at the Johnson School.
We have a whole yield and retention strategy associated with women as never before. Traditionally, 25 percent of applicants to most MBA programs are women. We were in that space. But through our offering and our scholarships, we were able to create an incoming class that is 39 percent female. If we can get to 50 percent next year, I say let’s get to 50 percent. I don’t know if we can, but I do know that we have a lot more women in the class this year and they are bringing great diversity to the class.
Immersion program (going to research more):
our big differentiator from other schools is our immersion program. During the second semester, every class, professor, speaker, and field trip has to do with what you choose to immerse yourself in, be it investment banking, capital markets or sustainable global enterprise. Many of our applicants know about the immersion program and that’s why they look at us.
Recruiting women:
The second thing that we are very excited about is the fact that we have 39 percent female students in the incoming class. That’s up from 28 percent. Last year we committed extra money to scholarships for females, and we were very involved with several organizations committed to increasing opportunities for women in business, such as the Forte Foundation and 85 Broads. We have a record number of Forte Fellows this year at the Johnson School.
We have a whole yield and retention strategy associated with women as never before. Traditionally, 25 percent of applicants to most MBA programs are women. We were in that space. But through our offering and our scholarships, we were able to create an incoming class that is 39 percent female. If we can get to 50 percent next year, I say let’s get to 50 percent. I don’t know if we can, but I do know that we have a lot more women in the class this year and they are bringing great diversity to the class.
Immersion program (going to research more):
our big differentiator from other schools is our immersion program. During the second semester, every class, professor, speaker, and field trip has to do with what you choose to immerse yourself in, be it investment banking, capital markets or sustainable global enterprise. Many of our applicants know about the immersion program and that’s why they look at us.
