{"id":34046,"date":"2016-08-07T10:24:40","date_gmt":"2016-08-07T17:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=34046"},"modified":"2016-08-07T08:28:30","modified_gmt":"2016-08-07T15:28:30","slug":"global-opportunities-the-wharton-difference-and-fit-with-the-program-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/global-opportunities-the-wharton-difference-and-fit-with-the-program-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Opportunities: The \u201cWharton Difference\u201d and Fit with The Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today, everyone working anywhere can directly or indirectly identify a global dimension to their work. My previous posts on defining your fit with Wharton addressed three of the four components of \u201cThe Wharton Difference\u201d (Largest Global Network, Culture of Engagement<\/a>, and Innovative Leadership Learning<\/a>). Here I\u2019ll look at the fourth, final component:<\/p>\n

Global Opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

BUT\u2026 you might think, all top MBA programs have a global dimension; why is it part of The Wharton Difference<\/em>?<\/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. This is evident in the following phrases:<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 You will \u201cimmerse<\/strong> yourself\u201d in local cultures <\/strong>and business approaches.<\/p>\n

\u2022 You will \u201cextend<\/strong>\u201d your experience to your classmates as part of a \u201cglobal community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bolded words above reveal the adcom\u2019s distinct lens on the global dimension: its 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? Perhaps you plan to launch an IT initiative in a region of the U.S. where coal mining is dying. Perhaps you plan to develop strategy for domestic healthcare provider chains. In the first case, other countries, e.g. Poland, face the same challenge; perhaps there\u2019s a prospective global collaboration on the horizon! And you\u2019ll likely want to market your IT product\/service globally. In the second case, perhaps learning from countries with different healthcare systems would give you valuable ideas to adapt; you can learn from their successes and failures.<\/p>\n

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

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

\u2022 Familiarize 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 In 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 first hand international experience).<\/p>\n

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

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

\"Cindy<\/a> By Cindy Tokumitsu<\/a>, author and co-author of numerous ebooks, articles, and special reports, including <\/em><\/em>Why MBA<\/a> and <\/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.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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

\u2022 MBA Selectivity Index<\/a>
\n\u2022 Wharton 2016- 17 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines<\/a>
\n\u2022 Innovative Leadership Learning: The \"Wharton Difference\" and Fit with The Program<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/i>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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