|
Author |
Message |
|
TAGS:
|
|
|
Intern
Joined: 26 Jan 2011
Posts: 37
Followers: 1
Kudos [?]:
0
[0], given: 9
|
Wharton Interview - on campus vs. alumni? [#permalink]
 07 Feb 2011, 14:46
Hi - I just received a Wharton interview invite for Round 2, and I'm wondering if it's better to interview on campus or with alumni. I'm located in San Francisco, and I've already visited campus, attended classes, and an ad com Q & A. My gut feeling says alumni - it's exhausting to fly across the country (especially in the current snow storms) for a half hour interview. At the same time, a couple of alumni told me on-campus is better.
I scheduled a date on campus fearing that the calendar with fill up quickly, but I'm wondering if I should (or can) cancel and go the alumni route instead. Can anyone share thoughts on this?
Last edited by IskraG on 07 Feb 2011, 19:43, edited 1 time in total.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intern
Joined: 21 Jul 2010
Posts: 35
Followers: 1
Kudos [?]:
6
[1] , given: 0
|
Re: Wharton Interview - on campus vs. alumni? [#permalink]
07 Feb 2011, 14:53
1
This post received
KUDOS
Congratulations on your invite!
Look honestly adcoms can be you the best answer here. If I tell you on campus, it really does not matter because it would precluded on my own experiences/observations. I did off-campus interview with schools that cared a lot about me going to their campus, and I did get in, others I did not get in. I think if you are a good fit (academically, professionally, and personality) you will get an offer no matter what, if you are not, you will not get an offer.
My suggestion then is to do what makes you more comfortable; do not think that one gives more advantage than another, and you will do fine. Sometimes, less information is better.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Student
Joined: 07 Apr 2010
Posts: 496
Schools: Wharton/Lauder Class of 2013
WE 1: Big Four Advisory
Followers: 20
Kudos [?]:
152
[1] , given: 38
|
Re: Wharton Interview - on campus vs. alumni? [#permalink]
07 Feb 2011, 19:31
1
This post received
KUDOS
I doubt it will be perceived in any way frankly. Wharton is serious about making things equal for everyone and that would include not discriminating based on people's ability to fly in to campus for the interview - you should definitely feel free to do an alumni interview. Just call the admissions office and let them know your situation. Personally, I wouldn't fly that far just to answer 3 questions!
_________________
GMAT Guide: 10-critical-factors-to-beat-the-gmat-106790.html
Find out what's new at GMAT Club - latest features and updates
|
|
|
|
|
|
Manager
Joined: 18 Sep 2009
Posts: 148
Followers: 3
Kudos [?]:
19
[1] , given: 0
|
Re: Wharton Interview - on campus vs. alumni? [#permalink]
09 Feb 2011, 04:37
1
This post received
KUDOS
Congratulations! If you have already visited the campus, I would go with the alum interview. You might want to go through the Wharton interview tips article written by a recent Wharton alumnus working at Goldman Sachs. www.interviewbay.com/interview_tips/Wha ... w-tips.php Good luck! IskraG wrote: Hi - I just received a Wharton interview invite for Round 2, and I'm wondering if it's better to interview on campus or with alumni. I'm located in San Francisco, and I've already visited campus, attended classes, and an ad com Q & A. My gut feeling says alumni - it's exhausting to fly across the country (especially in the current snow storms) for a half hour interview. At the same time, a couple of alumni told me on-campus is better.
I scheduled a date on campus fearing that the calendar with fill up quickly, but I'm wondering if I should (or can) cancel and go the alumni route instead. Can anyone share thoughts on this?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intern
Joined: 26 Jan 2011
Posts: 37
Followers: 1
Kudos [?]:
0
[0], given: 9
|
Re: Wharton Interview - on campus vs. alumni? [#permalink]
09 Feb 2011, 13:55
Thank you everyone - I cancelled my campus visit, and I'm in the process of approaching alumni in the area. Any tips there? Thanks and good luck to everyone still waiting to hear on their first choice as I am (and congrats to those who are done).
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intern
Joined: 09 Nov 2010
Posts: 3
Followers: 0
Kudos [?]:
0
[0], given: 0
|
Re: Wharton Interview - on campus vs. alumni? [#permalink]
09 Apr 2011, 06:26
Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum. I was just invited to interview off-campus for Wharton R3 (I'm overseas). I have a three-week window in which to finish the interview. Because of work demands, I may not be able to do it until near the deadline. Does it make any difference whether I do the interview early or late within this window?
Would appreciate any of your insights.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Admissions Consultant
Joined: 26 Dec 2008
Posts: 2312
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Followers: 61
Kudos [?]:
487
[0], given: 0
|
Re: Wharton Interview - on campus vs. alumni? [#permalink]
09 Apr 2011, 10:38
Shambot wrote: Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum. I was just invited to interview off-campus for Wharton R3 (I'm overseas). I have a three-week window in which to finish the interview. Because of work demands, I may not be able to do it until near the deadline. Does it make any difference whether I do the interview early or late within this window?
Would appreciate any of your insights. Makes no difference. Just schedule the interview date that best suits your schedule within their 3-week window. Good luck
_________________
Alex Chu
alex@mbaapply.com
http://www.mbaapply.com
Follow me on Facebook
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Wharton Interview - on campus vs. alumni?
[#permalink]
09 Apr 2011, 10:38
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moderators:
Michmax3, shovitdhar, MBAgirl2010, billyjeans, MDF, getgyan, losttraveler, mc, OasisGC, jumsumtak, RogerDodger, whiplash2411, threestripes, GMATLA, milias, aerien, highhopes, scorpionz, asimov, redjam17, crackHSW, jko, hunterashmore, highwyre237, Dbalks, nktdotgupta, kingfalcon, boogs, GoBruin, shorttheworld, ariel, jb88, theK, CobraKai, helpmehelpme, staind, mappleby
|
close
