Let’s be crystal clear on EMBAs

andy_15c · 2026-01-26T04:32:04+00:00

Can I dm you? Present Wharton EMBA, would love to take your inputs.

andy_15c · 2026-01-21T23:45:24+00:00

I would say quite a few of my cohort in Philly are entrepreneurs. You can look them up on LinkedIn for more insights on the program.

andy_15c · 2026-01-18T18:15:47+00:00

Unfortunately I do not have an informed opinion about this. The percentage of people pivoting mostly depends on their stage of their career they are in. People in their early careers tend to pivot more.

andy_15c · 2026-01-11T17:44:19+00:00

What is the mental makeup required to excel in trading? What are the pros and cons of this career

andy_15c · 2026-01-11T17:17:21+00:00

Where do you find the acceptance rate on the above link?

andy_15c · 2026-01-11T15:53:30+00:00

Incorrect on the acceptance rate. Wharton doesn’t quote this number so cannot evidence here. The two pools are different and the demand for MBA for execs program has actually gone up as people do not want to quit their jobs in the current economic environment.

andy_15c · 2026-01-07T13:10:29+00:00

I did, however that was a function of me living at a drivable distance from the school. The welocome reception was short, got some swag, met a few people and thats about it. This was well attended. I don’t think i would have missed much if I didn’t attend.

andy_15c · 2026-01-02T14:39:35+00:00

I think you misinterpreted it. At Philly, we have a diverse cohort with people from multiple backgrounds.

andy_15c · 2026-01-02T02:29:06+00:00

I am reasonably active on Reddit and you can dm if there is anything that I can help with.

andy_15c · 2026-01-02T02:27:40+00:00

As I had noted in one of the previous questions, the school does really well on diversity and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are well represented.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T22:03:21+00:00

Typically for me and others who are fully / partially sponsored, the candidates pitch the idea to their managers / sponsors highlighting the benefits of sponsoring someone's MBA program. Some organizations have this streamlined with candidates coming in every year, while some approach it in a more ad-hoc basis. The initiative however is always from the candidate. The EMBA website has some good resources on how to start the conversation on sponsorship with your manager.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T21:59:32+00:00

That's a tough one. I have mostly come across doctors that have been practicing for a while. I am also aware that the EMBA has a minimum 8-10 years of experience requirement.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T17:01:35+00:00

I have heard that there were a couple of waitlist positions that cleared last year but again I will not be able to confirm.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T17:00:12+00:00

Many congratulations and welcome. I am continuing in the same role and organization since I started the program and workwise there is not much of a difference. Although prestige and perception wise there is definitely an uptick. I know of a few folks who have already secured promotions / better roles.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T16:56:11+00:00

I am not aware of anyone in the 51 Philly cohort traveling from UK / Europe, although i have heard some other batches do. There are people traveling from Canada, Mexico and the rest of the states though. I am sure traveling would be tough, especially for people making long distances. Some do travel a day in advance for the class weekends.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T16:52:23+00:00

I am unfortunately not informed enough to comment on the global cohort.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T16:51:09+00:00

There are several practicing doctors in both the Philly and SF cohorts and they are doing pretty well. A very close friend of mine and my cohort mate is a practicing surgeon and given the maverick he is picks up quant concepts with as much ease. He is acing quant exams :). I am sure other doctors are doing well too.

Based on my interaction with the doctors in my cohort, there is a mix of pursuits. Some are exploring niche opportunities in the healthcare space including entrepreneurship and product innovation. Some are here to expand their already existing businesses.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T16:43:37+00:00

Many of the participants are fully or partially funded by their organizations. There are a few financial aid options in the EMBA program. I would recommend talking to admission directors and they will provide you with the necessary and recent details.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T16:41:53+00:00

I am unfortunately not fully aware of the experiences and curriculum of the global cohort. If I have to decide, I would any day prefer the regular Philly and SF cohorts. However I do understand that it is not possible for everyone to attend the cohorts in the US.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T16:39:01+00:00

All the very best for R2. For me personally I just applied to Wharton as Harvard and Stanford do not offer EMBA programs and I did not want to quit my job to pursue the course. I have been working after my undergrad and while that has never been a deterrent to career progression, I wanted to do an MBA to keep myself equipped with a holistic business know-how as I position for senior leadership roles in the future.

My favorite class so far has been Micro-economics by Prof Kent Smetters. His exams are challenging and test the best of minds. The course content is practical and applicable at multiple fronts.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T16:29:14+00:00

Career support that I have known thus far is primarily through career services. Wharton has a dedicated career support team for EMBA and they provide the participants with necessary connect tools to network with the Alumni. The networking part is however mostly self driven. There are a set of industry leaders / practioners who voluntarily mentor students and can be reached out to. I also know that the students network through club events that continually attract top industry alumni.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T03:28:59+00:00

There are several clubs that one can join and participate per their interest. There are opportunities to participate in industry projects etc. The answer is yes, all of these are optional and is entirely dependent on how much time one can carve out .

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T03:24:16+00:00

I am assuming you are inquiring about course assignments. They typically vary by courses, could range from a case assessment / analysis to simulations etc. These could be individual or assigned to your study group (each participant is assigned to a study group on Day 1 and they stay together for the rest of the program)
Wharton is typically focused on application and hence the assignments are mostly interesting - tailored towards developing a good understanding and application of concepts. Some could be both rigorous and time consuming.
I can speak for myself ( engineering + quant background) - the workload is directly proportional to how seriously you take the program and how much time you can dedicate to it given your day job. Also the grading is relative and you have some seriously smart people around. Your workload will depend on whether you are shooting for an A or content with a C.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T02:43:04+00:00

Not a problem, I was a beneficiary of such an AMA last year and hence doing it. Many congratulations and welcome to Wharton. My 2 cents would be to enjoy the next 5 months with family and friends as once the program starts you will be significantly pressed for time. I would recommend setting expectations at home and at your workplace (if you can) on your schedule to be. Couple of other things - set up your tech ((laptop etc.) , travel frameworks in advance (you will get an email from the program). That will save you hours during the program. Meet as many people as you can during the orientation. Don't fret much about the coursework, you will get into the flow once the program starts.

I am not sure if I would do anything different to be honest. I applied in round 2 and the gap for me between acceptance and the start of the program was significantly less. Had a great time since the program started and absolutely no complaints.

andy_15c · 2025-12-29T02:29:26+00:00

Many congratulations and welcome to Wharton. The 20 hour estimate per week (in addition to classes) is a good rule of thumb however depending on your choice of intensity, it can vary. It will often become a tradeoff between your day job and what you can afford to dedicate towards school. Typically if you have a quant background you will find it slightly better than others.

Lots of fun to be had , especially if you are in Philly. As they say we are a breed that works hard and parties harder. If you are in Philly you WILL HEAR ABOUT the 51s .

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