{"id":30076,"date":"2015-08-15T12:27:15","date_gmt":"2015-08-15T19:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=30076"},"modified":"2023-10-30T08:26:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:26:42","slug":"global-opportunities-the-wharton-difference-and-fit-with-the-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/global-opportunities-the-wharton-difference-and-fit-with-the-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Opportunities: The \u201cWharton Difference\u201d And Fit With The Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>My previous posts on defining your fit with Wharton addressed three of the four components of \u201c<\/span>The Wharton Difference<\/span><\/a>\u201d (Largest Global Network, Culture of Engagement<\/a>, and Innovative Leadership Learning<\/a>). \u00a0Here I\u2019ll look at the fourth, final component: Global Opportunities<\/strong>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

BUT\u2026 <\/span><\/i>you might think, all top MBA programs have a global dimension; why is it part of The Wharton <\/span>Difference<\/span><\/i>? \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer lies in how those specific opportunities align with the other three components by emphasizing connection, growth through experience, sharing\/collaboration, and exploration. \u00a0This is evident in the following phrases:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 The Global Opportunities prepare you for \u201can <\/span>interconnected<\/b> world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 You will \u201c<\/span>immerse<\/b> yourself\u201d in local <\/span>cultures<\/b> and business approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 You will \u201c<\/span>extend<\/b>\u201d your experience to your classmates as part of a \u201cglobal <\/span>community<\/b>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The bolded words above reveal the adcom\u2019s distinct lens on the global dimension: \u00a0its global resources start with you connecting with other people and groups to understand and eventually impact global business holistically.<\/p>\n

BUT\u2026 What if your goals don\u2019t include global enterprise? \u00a0Perhaps you plan to launch an IT initiative in a region of the U.S. where coal mining is dying. \u00a0Perhaps you plan to develop strategy for domestic healthcare provider chains. \u00a0In the first case, other countries, e.g. Poland, face the same challenge; perhaps there\u2019s a prospective global collaboration on the horizon! \u00a0In the second case, perhaps learning from countries with different healthcare systems would give you fresh ideas to adapt.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, everyone working anywhere can directly or indirectly identify a global dimension to their work. \u00a0If it\u2019s not immediately obvious, think further, and you will surely discern how it\u2019s so in your own situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

To demonstrate fit with Wharton<\/a>, portray the \u201cGlobal Opportunities\u201d component in your application:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0Familiarize yourself with both the academic opportunities (majors, Global Modular Courses, Global Immersion Program, and Global Consulting Practicum, and exchange programs) and the extracurricular opportunities (conferences, International Volunteer Program, and Global Career Treks), decide which ones best meet your needs, and discuss how and why in your essay and interview.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0In your essay and interview<\/a>, as appropriate, include anecdotes and examples about global experiences and the human, cultural, and values-oriented factors beyond the hard facts and numbers (you can include non-business experiences if relevant, even interactions with colleagues from other countries\/cultures if you don\u2019t have firsthand international experience). <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0In your resume<\/a> and application form, mention activities with a global or international element.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By\u00a0\"Cindy 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

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

\u2022\u00a0Understanding The Wharton Difference<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0Wharton 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0Interested In Impact: A Talk With Wharton Student Jenna Gebel<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Accepted.com<\/a>'s\u00a0<\/em>experienced admissions consultants<\/a>\u00a0can help you create the most impressive application possible with\u00a0<\/em>comprehensive packages<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>or provide targeted assistance from\u00a0<\/em>picking perfect programs<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/em>designing a dazzling resume<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or\u00a0<\/em>preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more!\u00a0<\/em>Accepted.com<\/a>\u00a0has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so\u00a0<\/em>contact us<\/a>\u00a0to get started now!<\/em><\/p>\n

Accepted.com<\/em><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ~\u00a0The Premier Admissions Consultancy<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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