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Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants

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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   07 May 2011, 10:51
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So xerox, aside from the standard campus visit, what are some things you recommend checking out if we trip to Wharton?

The problem with standard campus visits is that they are... well... standard: people aimlessly follow the crowd around campus, and a school volunteer tells them stories about buildings as if in a tour group. I have been a part of this experience on both sides: part of the crowd as a visitor, and a school volunteer as a group lead.

Key to efficient visits is shameless schmoozing. There is not a cookie cutter "one size fits all" solution - everyone's profile is different and everyone therefore needs to achieve different goals, i.e. meet different type of people during their visits.

So aim for a non-standard visit. You will know what goals to pursue and who to meet with during your visit if your application strategy is solid.
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   07 May 2011, 10:57
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xerox,

At this point, I think I'll be throwing my hat in for R1. What I wonder is whether the essay questions will change much - otherwise, I have everything in line.
I do not know if the questions will change. Nobody does.

The good news is that it does not matter! You may work out a general framework now and tweak it later.

Schools may change questions from year to year, but the essence stays more or less the same: Why MBA, why now, why Wharton, your strengths and weaknesses, academics, extracurriculars, uniqueness, leadership, ability and liking for innovation, international focus, etc. Pick up a good admissions guide - it is all there.

You can safely start working on your goals essay - it will be there in one shape or another at any school. Guaranteed.
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 May 2011, 18:18
In for round 1
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 May 2011, 08:17
I'm also in for R1.

I'd appreciate it if any of you guys can let everyone else know when the new essay topics are posted. I'll certainly tell you if I find out before it is posted on this thread.

Good luck!
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 May 2011, 17:40
Hello,

I am very glad that this thread has now been started and have been looking forward to it for a while. Is anyone else looking to apply jointly to Wharton and SAIS in DC? Or do we have any current students or alumni out there? I have many many questions about the joint degree and would love to speak to someone who has been or is going through it.

Thank you!
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   17 May 2011, 09:44
WOOO! ON IT!
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   20 May 2011, 03:04
rnjbond wrote:
WOOO! ON IT!

Take your GMAT yet?
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   20 May 2011, 16:06
Upcoming admission event dates (both domestic and intl) have been posted online -

https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/admiss ... events.cfm
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   20 May 2011, 23:03
Me too! I'll be applying R1 to Wharton Lauder plus HBS and Stanford. So excited to get notifications before the year ends :)
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   21 May 2011, 06:30
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Me too! I'll be applying R1 to Wharton Lauder plus HBS and Stanford. So excited to get notifications before the year ends :)
I see you are in Singapore: the good thing is there is a ton of Wharton/Lauder alums in Singapore now. Let me know if you want to connect with them.
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   21 May 2011, 19:24
I just took my GMAT today. Not estatic about the score, but not despairing over it either. I'm in for Wharton R1. Right now I'm trying to decide whether I want to spend the month of June prepping for a GMAT retake or pouring that energy into some kick a$$ essays. What to do, what to do....
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   22 May 2011, 20:57
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I just took my GMAT today. Not estatic about the score, but not despairing over it either. I'm in for Wharton R1. Right now I'm trying to decide whether I want to spend the month of June prepping for a GMAT retake or pouring that energy into some kick a$$ essays. What to do, what to do....

Does it have to be a binary choice?
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   23 May 2011, 06:25
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cheetarah1980 wrote:
I just took my GMAT today. Not estatic about the score, but not despairing over it either. I'm in for Wharton R1. Right now I'm trying to decide whether I want to spend the month of June prepping for a GMAT retake or pouring that energy into some kick a$$ essays. What to do, what to do....

Does it have to be a binary choice?

Well there's time to do both, but is it necessary? Increasing my GMAT score by 10-20 points doesn't get me a great return on the $250 investment, and shooting for a 40-50 point increase is a crapshoot that definitely will have a big payoff if I succeed. But then again, while a GMAT score can keep you out of a school it's not what gets you in. My GMAT score definitely won't be a barrier, but it won't make anyone go :shock: :-D .
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   23 May 2011, 06:38
cheetarah1980 wrote:
I just took my GMAT today. Not estatic about the score, but not despairing over it either. I'm in for Wharton R1. Right now I'm trying to decide whether I want to spend the month of June prepping for a GMAT retake or pouring that energy into some kick a$$ essays. What to do, what to do....


You broke 80/80; you've checked both the raw score and subscore boxes.
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   23 May 2011, 06:47
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cheetarah1980 wrote:
I just took my GMAT today. Not estatic about the score, but not despairing over it either. I'm in for Wharton R1. Right now I'm trying to decide whether I want to spend the month of June prepping for a GMAT retake or pouring that energy into some kick a$$ essays. What to do, what to do....


You broke 80/80; you've checked both the raw score and subscore boxes.


Yeah, intellectually I know that it's a good score. I'm just pissed about missing the 90th percentile in verbal. I've never been below the 90th percentile in verbal. My ego is sorely bruised. Plus getting to a 42 verbal would make a significant impact on my score. But I also know that once your score is at a certain level pushing it higher doesn't make a difference.
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   23 May 2011, 07:42
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cheetarah1980 wrote:
I just took my GMAT today. Not estatic about the score, but not despairing over it either. I'm in for Wharton R1. Right now I'm trying to decide whether I want to spend the month of June prepping for a GMAT retake or pouring that energy into some kick a$$ essays. What to do, what to do....


You broke 80/80; you've checked both the raw score and subscore boxes.


Yeah, intellectually I know that it's a good score. I'm just pissed about missing the 90th percentile in verbal. I've never been below the 90th percentile in verbal. My ego is sorely bruised. Plus getting to a 42 verbal would make a significant impact on my score. But I also know that once your score is at a certain level pushing it higher doesn't make a difference.


As long as your verbal skills are good enough to explain a mega-condenser, you'll be fine.
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   23 May 2011, 08:14
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As long as your verbal skills are good enough to explain a mega-condenser, you'll be fine.

:lol: Good one. I could explain that in my sleep.
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   23 May 2011, 12:21
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I'm considering retaking


Yeh, cheetarah, I wouldn't retake it if I were you. There's A TON of work to do! I thought I was early with the whole process, but now I've realistically schedule my essay-writing and it's gonna be tight.

Not to mention you're supposed to keep your job until you apply.
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   24 May 2011, 12:48
By the way, the latest news is that all interviews next year will be done in house; no alumni interviews next year. Plan your strategy accordingly.
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Re: Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   25 May 2011, 07:54
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By the way, the latest news is that all interviews next year will be done in house; no alumni interviews next year. Plan your strategy accordingly.


Any idea what questions are asked in the "family information" section of "Background Information"? Are the questions about your parents' education/work designation etc?
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