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Hello everyone, I came across this problem of repetition. While filling out Wharton Online Application, you can see the box specially for Writing Down Achievements, Awards and Certifications. and same thing has to be written down in College/University Section for Awards Section. Also I have written the same on my resume. So, would it be a problem or is it ok to do so ? Thanks in advance. Best of luck to everyone in R2.

Hi All, Has anyone submitted recommendation letters using a previous employer, rather than the current one? Thanks!

I got one recommendation from my current employer and one from my former employer. They typically like to see at least one from your current employer, so if you use both from a former employer, you should explain why in the application (i.e. "I just started working at my current job within the past 6 months", "I haven't told/can't tell my employer I'm applying to business school", etc.). The most important thing is that the recommender knows you well and will be an advocate for you.

I'm wondering if it's such a turn off not to have from current employer (most experience is with previous one anyway). My hesitation is that I wouldn't want my employer to know a year in advance that I'll be heading to an MBA. It would be impossible to negotiate any salary raise, and or promotion. I guess if you give a reasonable explanation that will do. Thanks!

As an admission packet from Wharton I just received a letter. Did you all have the same experience?

I also received a letter. I assume the admission packet will be coming shortly.

To all accepted students - did you write the optional essay? Trying to decide if I should write something or not.

They did not in my case (I had to go through the background check process with both Re-Vera and Kroll and none of them did). But what they actually check is B-school specific. I'd be very surprised is they checked anything beyond employment dates, HR job title, and compensation. Do you have any specific concerns?