{"id":29816,"date":"2015-07-28T12:36:44","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T19:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=29816"},"modified":"2015-07-28T12:49:17","modified_gmt":"2015-07-28T19:49:17","slug":"the-wharton-difference-and-fit-with-the-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/the-wharton-difference-and-fit-with-the-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u201cWharton Difference\u201d And Fit With The Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Wharton MBA adcom offers you some help in shaping your Wharton application<\/a> \u2013 by clearly and succinctly defining the four core components of \u201cthe Wharton difference.\u201d \u00a0Understanding these components is a key to conveying your fit with the program.<\/p>\n

These four components are encompassed in Wharton\u2019s emphasis on \u201cputting knowledge into action.\u201d \u00a0This value should guide your application approach: action is always specific, anecdotal. \u00a0Therefore, keep your resume<\/a>, essays, and application answers specific, anecdotal, and action focused.<\/p>\n

In this post I\u2019ll discuss two of the four components that are tightly correlated, then I\u2019ll do one post each for the remaining two. \u00a0In all, I\u2019ll keep on the radar screen the overarching \u201cputting knowledge into action.\u201d<\/p>\n

Largest Global Network<\/strong> and Culture of Engagement<\/strong> are the two interconnected components. \u00a0They go hand-in-hand:<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0The vast global alumni network is an immense resource, and culture involves a cyclical process of using, synthesizing and creating new resources.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0A network and a culture are both built on and serve people<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0The network component uses the phrases \u201ccall on\u201d and \u201ctap into\u201d while the culture of engagement component uses the words \u201cjoin\u201d and \u201ccollaborative\u201d \u2013 reflecting dynamism<\/b>, connection<\/b>, proactivity<\/b>.<\/p>\n

There is another fascinating but perhaps less intuitive point of alignment between these two components: impact<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0\u201cIncrease your impact through the resources of this diverse, connected community\u201d (from Global Network).<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0\u201c\u2026Turning knowledge into impact\u201d (from Culture of Engagement).<\/p>\n

What does all this add up to? \u00a0PEOPLE TAKING ACTION CREATE IMPACT. \u00a0That\u2019s basic. \u00a0What you want to demonstrate, and what Wharton seeks, is you being part of PEOPLE TAKING ACTION TOGETHER<\/i><\/b> TO CREATE CONSTRUCTIVE, DESIRED IMPACTS<\/i><\/b>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you can demonstrate fit with Wharton by incorporating these values into your application:<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0Refer specifically in your application and interview to how you will use the global alumni network to advance your goals<\/a> and\/or how you will engage with it (specific actions as opposed to the ubiquitous but bland \u201ccontribute to\u201d).<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0Give examples and anecdotes in essays that illustrate your resourcefulness and collaboration leading to concrete outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0In discussing how you will achieve your goals, include these elements, which also align with the action orientation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ensure that your resume reflects these values, and start bullet points with verbs to underscore action.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0If your recommenders<\/a> are open to your input, ask them to use examples and present strengths that reflect these attributes (and not just \u201cability to\u201d but also achieving impacts).<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0In your interview frame your answers and points to reflect these elements and even refer specifically to them, if you can do so naturally.<\/p>\n

\"Get<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Cindy<\/a> By Cindy Tokumitsu<\/a>,\u00a0author and co-author of numerous ebooks, articles, and special reports, including\u00a0<\/em><\/em>Why MBA<\/a> and\u00a0<\/em><\/em>Best MBA Programs: A Guide to Selecting the Right One<\/a>. Cindy has advised hundreds of successful applicants in her fifteen years with Accepted.com.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Global Business Leadership at Wharton\u2019s Lauder Institute<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0Wharton 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0The Wharton Executive MBA Program: An Insider\u2019s View<\/a>\u00a0[Podcast]<\/p>\n

This article\u00a0<\/a>originally appeared on\u00a0blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Accepted.com<\/a>'s\u00a0experienced admissions consultants<\/a>\u00a0can help you create the most impressive application possible with\u00a0comprehensive packages<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>or provide targeted assistance from\u00a0picking perfect programs<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0designing a dazzling resume<\/a>,\u00a0constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or\u00a0preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more!\u00a0Accepted.com<\/a>\u00a0has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0to get started now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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