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so should not matter whether one provides phone num or not? If they are not going to contact until after decision then even if one provides a number it does not matter
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Correct (as far as I know)!
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(1) In the online application, what is the difference between

(A) Awards section under Education

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(B) Awards under General Information (List the most significant college, university, community and professional awards, honors or scholarships you have received.)

It seems that everything under (A) would also apply to (B) as well. Is it really necessay to repeat this information?

(2) How are you handling the dates (mm/yyyy) for jobs/activities that are still ongoing? The form requires a date entry, so I don't know if I should use the current date or "expected" end date.

(3) My transcript looks like garbage when scanned (it has watermarks that show up when copied). Is the Wharton excel template the only other option?

(1) I repeated the same information in my application.

(2) I didn't have this issue - put the current date or the expected end date if you know it - not really a big deal.

(3) Mine had pretty heavy watermarks as well but it was still readable to some extent - did you maximize the pixels and quality when you scanned it? Can you get an unofficial copy without watermarks? If it is really completely unreadable, go with the excel template.
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i can chime in re: #3 - my transcript was unreadable with watermarks AND high-resolution scan, so what i did instead was just take a high-resolution digital picture of it with my camera. it worked wonders - no problems with watermarks, just make sure you use a 'text' regime in your camera if you have one - solves some minor issues with camera focus.
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I'm in for R2. Didnt want to officially declare until the essays were done. Havent submitted them yet tho.

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Any rd1 admits receive their acceptance packet in the mail yet? Still waiting on mine...
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I'm starting to think they're not going to send anything in the mail and they're being environment friendly! They said they'll be sending out biweekly emails with updates and relevant information so maybe they're doing it all electronic this year?
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I did. Got two things. One was a letter (exact same as was available on the applyyourself website) and the other was a business card holder that said wharton on it with a note saying welcome to class of 2013 (not sure if that was welcome packet or because i accepted the offer and paid deposit).
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Any rd1 admits receive their acceptance packet in the mail yet? Still waiting on mine...
I did. Got two things. One was a letter (exact same as was available on the applyyourself website) and the other was a business card holder that said wharton on it with a note saying welcome to class of 2013 (not sure if that was welcome packet or because i accepted the offer and paid deposit).
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When did you receive it? And are you located in the continental US?
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In for R2.
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Congrats on your admission.
Can you please update the spreadsheet? calling-all-wharton-2011-applicants-95623.html#p736220
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Any rd1 admits receive their acceptance packet in the mail yet? Still waiting on mine...
I did. Got two things. One was a letter (exact same as was available on the applyyourself website) and the other was a business card holder that said wharton on it with a note saying welcome to class of 2013 (not sure if that was welcome packet or because i accepted the offer and paid deposit).

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got letter two days ago (though it was when i got back from a trip so could've been before that) and the card holder yesterday...i'm in NY, so yeah.
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any admits for round 1 pay the deposit and have a check next to the deposit box on the My Wharton MBA page? I paid mine last week and still no check (paid by credit card).
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any admits for round 1 pay the deposit and have a check next to the deposit box on the My Wharton MBA page? I paid mine last week and still no check (paid by credit card).
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No tickmark here - paid by cc last week as well.
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is there any place in the rec where the recommender talk about his accomplishments (such as when they are do not have a big title now, but have done some entrepreneurial things like founding a company and selling it for $100M)
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is there any place in the rec where the recommender talk about his accomplishments (such as when they are do not have a big title now, but have done some entrepreneurial things like founding a company and selling it for $100M)
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Do you mean where the recommender talks about your accomplishments or his own accomplishments?
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is there any place in the rec where the recommender talk about his accomplishments (such as when they are do not have a big title now, but have done some entrepreneurial things like founding a company and selling it for $100M)

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I mean recommender's own accomplishments (for example, a recommender may have a simple manager position now, but in the past he may have created a hugely successful startup. So his opinion on applicant may be more valued)
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is there any place in the rec where the recommender talk about his accomplishments (such as when they are do not have a big title now, but have done some entrepreneurial things like founding a company and selling it for $100M)

Do you mean where the recommender talks about your accomplishments or his own accomplishments?

I mean recommender's own accomplishments (for example, a recommender may have a simple manager position now, but in the past he may have created a hugely successful startup. So his opinion on applicant may be more valued)
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I don't think your recommender's accomplishments will change how ad com value his recommendation - they're more interested in your accomplishments - if you contributed to his past accomplishments then that might be worth mentioning but otherwise I don't think it adds value. E.g. if your goal is to launch a start up then he might mention how he sees the requisite attributes in you based on what he realized is required to create a successful start up and based your past work with him. Unless the recommender can relate his past experience to you then I don't think he should mention it. The recommendation is supposed to be about you so you should be the focus of everything that is said in the letter.
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I don't think your recommender's accomplishments will change how ad com value his recommendation - they're more interested in your accomplishments - if you contributed to his past accomplishments then that might be worth mentioning but otherwise I don't think it adds value. E.g. if your goal is to launch a start up then he might mention how he sees the requisite attributes in you based on what he realized is required to create a successful start up and based your past work with him. Unless the recommender can relate his past experience to you then I don't think he should mention it. The recommendation is supposed to be about you so you should be the focus of everything that is said in the letter.[/quote]

so should recommender should somehow weave his credentials in the examples that are all about applicant?
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I mean recommender's own accomplishments (for example, a recommender may have a simple manager position now, but in the past he may have created a hugely successful startup. So his opinion on applicant may be more valued)
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In my view this would be counterproductive. You definitely do not want them describing their accomplishments; you want them to devote all of their attention, time and effort to helping you shine in your own light, not in theirs.

jk12, it is cool that the recommender is an accomplished person, but validity to the recommendations is given by the level and quality of insight they are able to provide. If the person observed you in action, can share stories and anecdotes that describe you at your best, then you got yourself the best recommender imaginable. Ideally, you would want your mom to be your recommender. :)

The type of strategy you are describing is sometimes referred to as "God Recommendations": usually the recommender is a famous person whose name speaks for itself. Caveat Emptor here is that at the time of writing a letter their name must already kick some serious @$$, and they do not need to use precious reco space in your Wharton app to build their brand. Also, this strategy only works if executed to perfection, i.e. the reco shines ALL of its light onto the applicant, not onto the recommender.

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I mean recommender's own accomplishments (for example, a recommender may have a simple manager position now, but in the past he may have created a hugely successful startup. So his opinion on applicant may be more valued)

In my view this would be counterproductive. You definitely do not want them describing their accomplishments; you want them to devote all of their attention, time and effort to helping you shine in your own light, not in theirs.

jk12, it is cool that the recommender is an accomplished person, but validity to the recommendations is given by the level and quality of insight they are able to provide. If the person observed you in action, can share stories and anecdotes that describe you at your best, then you got yourself the best recommender imaginable. Ideally, you would want your mom to be your recommender. :)

The type of strategy you are describing is sometimes referred to as "God Recommendations": usually the recommender is a famous person whose name speaks for itself. Caveat Emptor here is that at the time of writing a letter their name must already kick some serious @$$, and they do not need to use precious reco space in your Wharton app to build their brand. Also, this strategy only works if executed to perfection, i.e. the reco shines ALL of its light onto the applicant, not onto the recommender.

Smart, observant, insightful and supportive people, who write well is all you need.
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thanks xerox, i was wondering the fact that recommender is a founder of a startup that was sold successfully can come to light. Clearly he is a small time entrepreneur but did successfully sell a company so with my work ex in startup that may be meaningful to adcom.

Does one have to add "please do not hesitate to contact me for questions" at the end of last rec question. I know it is common in academia but mba recs I do not know.
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I mean recommender's own accomplishments (for example, a recommender may have a simple manager position now, but in the past he may have created a hugely successful startup. So his opinion on applicant may be more valued)

In my view this would be counterproductive. You definitely do not want them describing their accomplishments; you want them to devote all of their attention, time and effort to helping you shine in your own light, not in theirs.

jk12, it is cool that the recommender is an accomplished person, but validity to the recommendations is given by the level and quality of insight they are able to provide. If the person observed you in action, can share stories and anecdotes that describe you at your best, then you got yourself the best recommender imaginable. Ideally, you would want your mom to be your recommender. :)

The type of strategy you are describing is sometimes referred to as "God Recommendations": usually the recommender is a famous person whose name speaks for itself. Caveat Emptor here is that at the time of writing a letter their name must already kick some serious @$$, and they do not need to use precious reco space in your Wharton app to build their brand. Also, this strategy only works if executed to perfection, i.e. the reco shines ALL of its light onto the applicant, not onto the recommender.

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I'd agree with this. I have a friend who works at the Treasury Department who got into HBS based almost solely (at least in my mind) on a recommendation from Tim Geithner....short of someone of that caliber, it's not important what they've done if it doesn't involve you.
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