str1der wrote:
Sure - here goes:
The couple of them who were really good answered very well on all questions people posed to them also injecting some humour to keep the conversation engaging. They answered specifically (both had been on the adcom and had read applications) to all types of questions.
Sounds like you got the answers
str1der wrote:
2. I expected the admissions representative to give in depth knowledge of how Wharton engages students differently from other schools, what sets it apart and what are some of the more recent initiative in this regard. For example, everyone knows the school is top notch for finance - what about someone like me who may be thinking non traditionally at say a MBA with exposure to media and entertainment? What kind of support can I expect. You may say well you could have asked him - I tried, raised hands etc. but didn't get around to it. When i asked him later during the informal 1-1 he said you can read more on the website.
It is sad that they blew you off like that. Check out the Wharton Interactive Media Initiative for a start: marketing.wharton.upenn.edu/ideas/wimi/wimi_exec_summary.pdf
str1der wrote:
Also - I was the only (yes - Only!) person in the room, who wasn't al alumni or representing Wharton who wore a business suit! Mostly everyone there was in Jeans/T Shirts and even slippers. The admissions guy wore a shabby suit, sorry to say, and only 1 alum wore a suit, rest everyone was in shirts trousers.
You won't see too many people at Wharton wearing suits, unless they are interviewing for a job. This is in line with what the school really feels like. Lots of people dress preppy, so flip-flops and shorts are not unusual. The admissions guy should not have looked shabby though -- it is surprising to hear this as admissions people are usually dressed very well.
str1der wrote:
Now, that this detailed debrief is over, more important issues to address. When do you think the essays are coming out? Also, are there people here who would like to exchange notes on each other's essays?
They usually post questions in early August, and I do not see why this year should be any different.
It is unclear how exchanging notes on essays could help anyone differentiate themselves, though... I am a bit puzzled here because sharing that information achieves exactly the opposite: similar approaches are born and recycled, and it does not help anyone to stand out.