Did anyone else apply for the program? This will be the very first year of the program so it would be great if someone close to the GSB could provide an estimate of how many students they're planning to invite. General discussion about the program/selection process is also welcome.
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I applied. I go to school on the east coast so I don't know anything more about the program than what's published on their website. I'd also appreciate any thoughts/insights anyone has.
Also applied. They said they would notify applicants by March 31st so it shouldn't be a long wait.
Is this basically geared for you to have a solid chance at their 2+2 program?
The FAQ said that this does not increase your chances of getting into the MBA program whatsoever, but I find that very hard to believe.
To answer your question--Yes, some have speculated that this is to increase the diversity of MBA students and that the 2+2 program might be the best way to accomplish that in the short-term.
So, this is basically like HBS's Summer Venture in Management Program then. I thought it was weird that Stanford didn't have a similar program like that for minorities. Unfortunately I found out about both too late (currently a senior) but seems like a cool opportunity.
I got this straight of the Stanford GSB page for the Future Leaders Program: "Competitive applicants will have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher"
So, if this program is a pipeline for Stanford's deferred MBA (which it looks like it is) then do they seriously consider people with GPAs as low as 3.0 or below? Shocked.
Well, there are always going to be those few outstanding cases where someone has a very low GPA but an amazing life story/work experience. It's unlikely that an applicant with a 3.9 who normally makes the cut would have also made the cut if their GPA was a 3.0.
This is the first year of the program, so it's likely a late response to some others that have been around for a few years.
Do you know of any other programs other than Harvard's like this?
Got an invite today. Will be going after internship ends.
Heard back today and got accepted!
Same. Should be a fun time
Also accepted. Very excited.
When was the application open for this program? I would like to apply for next year's program.
anyone apply to this year's program?
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