https://rankings.r.ftdata.co.uk/lib/img/logos/entity/university-of-pennsylvania-wharton Business School Guide: https://gmatclub.com/forum/penn-wharton-103701.html This thread is for the Wharton 2011 Application Year, meaning applicants that are starting School in the Fall of 2011. Please direct all of your questions for this year into the 2012 thread calling-wharton-fall-2012-applicants-113014.html Current Students and Admits, please continue your discussions here: admitted-to-wharton-class-of-2013-thread-107439.html Please use the following form to add your stats to the spreadsheet Form link Edit link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ArkyKRSo74XNdHJDT0RoNUFqYWhyQ0c2aVV3TDV2WHc&hl=en&authkey=CPS16ccG Spreadsheet 0ArkyKRSo74XNdHJDT0RoNUFqYWhyQ0c2aVV3TDV2WHc Add your name to the list https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/evolvelearning/assets/huntsman_at_night.jpg MBA Program Application Deadline Decision Release Date Round 1 October 4, 2010 December 17, 2010 Round 2 January 4, 2011 March 24, 2011 Round 3 March 3, 2011 May 12, 2011 The Admissions Committee will release interview invitations on Friday, October 29th and again on Friday, November 5th . Due to the nature and complexity associated with the admissions process there is no particular order in which invitations are released. Also on November 5th , the Committee will release all final admissions decisions to candidates that are not being invited for an interview and therefore no longer being considered for admission . If you are invited for an interview, you will need to complete your interview by Friday, December 3rd . Interviews will be available on campus with second-year Wharton MBA Students who are full members of the Admissions Committee, off campus with alumni, and off campus in various "Hubs" around the world by Admissions staff members. All interview options are equally considered within the admissions process. Essays Required Question (same for first-time and reapplicants): What are your professional objectives? (300 words) Respond to 3 of the following 4 questions: Student and alumni engagement has at times led to the creation of innovative classes. For example, through extraordinary efforts, a small group of current students partnered with faculty to create a timely course entitled, “Disaster Response: Haiti and Beyond,” empowering students to leverage the talented Wharton community to improve the lives of the Haiti earthquake victims. Similarly, Wharton students and alumni helped to create the “Innovation and the Indian Healthcare Industry” which took students to India where they studied the full range of healthcare issues in India. If you were able to create a Wharton course on any topic, what would it be? (700 words) Reflect on a time when you turned down an opportunity. What was the thought process behind your decision? Would you make the same decision today? (600 words) Describe a failure that you have experienced. What role did you play, and what did you learn about yourself? How did this experience help to create your definition of failure? (600 words) Discuss a time when you navigated a challenging experience in either a personal or professional relationship. (600 words) Stats, rankings and other relevant links FT: https://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/university-of-pennsylvania-wharton BW: https://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/full_time_mba_profiles/wharton.html Career report: https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/your-career/career-trends.cfm Great resource to get questions answered by current students: https://engage.wharton.upenn.edu/MBA/forums/ Quick facts: https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/admissions/quick-facts-and-dates.cfm Wharton vs. Booth: https://gmatclub.com/forum/chicago-vs-wharton-74034.html Previous Threads Class of 2010 Thread - calling-all-wharton-fall-2010-candidates-78775.html Class of 2009 Thread - calling-all-wharton-fall-09-applicants-66548.html Class of 2008 Thread - calling-all-wharton-2008-applicants-50294.html

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saritalr

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17 Feb 2011, 17:13

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This should come as good news for everyone prepping for interviews. I spoke with a second year student (admissions fellow) today, he confirmed that the questions for the R2 interviews are the same as the R1 questions. Whew!

Good luck to everyone waiting for interview decisions tomorrow.

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17 Feb 2011, 17:31

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Thanks for sharing! That is indeed good news.

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17 Feb 2011, 18:24

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Any speculation/knowledge about the time remaining invites will be sent out tomorrow? On the 4th they were sent out at 4:48 EST...

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18 Feb 2011, 07:12

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I heard around 12pm today, crossing my fingers

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18 Feb 2011, 08:32

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I was invited to interview last week, but I would like to schedule my interview for as late as possible..I believe March 4th or March 11th is the last date for interviews. Do you think it matters when I interview? Any advantage to interviewing earlier?

I want to delay because I may have some good stuff to add to my 'story' if I can wait until March. Its not a sure thing, I may end up delaying my interview and then have nothing new. Which is fine, but I don't want to hurt my chances of getting in by delaying the interview. What do you guys think?

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18 Feb 2011, 09:10

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You are doing what a lot of applicants do, which is over-analyze the situation. Just interview between the allowable dates!!! :-D

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18 Feb 2011, 09:17

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haha. Isn't that what this is for? But you're right. Thanks for the reality check.

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18 Feb 2011, 10:41

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Any news yet?

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18 Feb 2011, 10:47

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Nothing here. Still checking email every single minute. No news.

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18 Feb 2011, 11:00

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man this sucks. pretty sure ive checked every 20 mins

peeweeherman

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18 Feb 2011, 11:09

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1:10 PM on 2/18: GRRRRRRREAT timing for an online video chat email from Wharton...

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18 Feb 2011, 11:10

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1:10 PM on 2/18: GRRRRRRREAT timing for an online video chat email from Wharton...

Yeah!! I wonder if they do this on purpose. Grrrr. My heart skipped a beat and then I realized it was just a mass email.l

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18 Feb 2011, 11:16

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I know. It's so stressful.

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18 Feb 2011, 11:35

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My fingers are crossed for everyone waiting to hear today.

I just finished my on campus interview this morning. It went well, and the questions were exactly as expected:

1. Visiting campus and impressions.
2. A time when you were working on a team with conflicts between team members.
3. A time when you were on a team without a clearly defined leader.
4. A time when you had to sell your opinions to people who disagreed with you.
5. 6-7 minutes to ask her questions.

No questions about my resume/background/why MBA/why Wharton.

My take on the behavioral interview format: it requires a high level of skill on the part of the person doing the interview. I felt lucky because the second year student who interviewed me was very personable. She put me at ease and did a good job keeping me on target time-wise. When I hadn't given her the exact information she wanted (what tactics did you use to achieve X?), she asked the question directly. I think I might have come away from the interview with a dramatically different impression if I had been assigned a less skilled interviewer who provided me with less structure (or didn't explain why he/she was writing the whole time instead of making eye contact).

This is probably a given for everyone, but bring a copy of your resume. I don't specifically remember seeing this anywhere, but fortunately I had brought a few copies just in case. I had the luxury of taking 2 days off of work, so I was able to tour the campus the day before and speak with current students. The extra day helped me get a better sense of the school and I was more relaxed for my interview as a result.

Anyway, since they only admit 40%-ish of interviewed applicants, I still have a very long way to go. But I'm glad this step is out of the way. If anyone has any specific logistical questions about getting to the interview location, etc. Feel free to PM me.

Good luck all!

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18 Feb 2011, 11:44

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how does a wharton ding letter look like ..searched on the net but did not find it...will be getting one at 4:42 PM today

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18 Feb 2011, 12:06

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how does a wharton ding letter look like ..searched on the net but did not find it...will be getting one at 4:42 PM today

Uh, why 4:42?

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18 Feb 2011, 12:14

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saritalr

Thanks for the info and good luck!

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18 Feb 2011, 12:50

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Such a torture! I cannot focus at work, keep checking my Wharton page all the time...So frustrated :shock:

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18 Feb 2011, 12:55

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I feel very pessimistic, I think we are all doomed to lose, I don't want to drink any more coffee...

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finguy

I feel very pessimistic, I think we are all doomed to lose, I don't want to drink any more coffee...

good luck guys. this was by far my best app (in my mind) and this is the second year of applying to schools for me so am really hoping for some good news today.......