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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 06:59
did anyone get any error on submitting a PDF formatted resume? Wharton requires a DOCX resume, but I forgot and uploaded a PDF resume :(
I've mailed applyweb now, but I would've expected their form to tell me I'm wrong!
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 10:48
I'm submitting in round 2 and have some questions on the app:

First, I did a bunch of summer internships in college (all full time, almost none paid). Is it a good idea to use WHarton's additional work experience section to talk about those in detail?

Second, in the additional work ex and education sections, the app recommends using the provided format. Is this a very strict rule? Is it ok to deviate a bit and add some narrative?

Any help from those who've submitted would be highly appreciated!

Good luck all!
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 11:29
Hi everyone,

I have a unique situation regarding my employer history and need your suggestions. I work at an investment bank (say XYZ Bank)for last 5+ yrs. 3yrs back I had an intra-company transfer within the same office location (infact same office floor) from one division to another (It also led to change in entity say, XYZ India services Ltd. to XYZ Structured services Ltd.). In such a case do you advise I list two different employers within the application form or is it safe to simply say 'XYZ Bank' and employed for last 5+yrs. In the event I mention 2 different employers I also need to mention reason of leaving, which am not so sure what to mention as it was simply a merging of two roles (and not an opted switch).

Does a background check look into these smaller details and does it really matters in this case?

Kindly advise

Apologies, if I made the whole scenario confusing.
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 18:53
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brio wrote:
did anyone get any error on submitting a PDF formatted resume? Wharton requires a DOCX resume, but I forgot and uploaded a PDF resume :(
I've mailed applyweb now, but I would've expected their form to tell me I'm wrong!


I went back and saw that on the Wharton website it states to upload a resume in a Word Document. Probably read that way back, but didn't think about it when I submitted (as a PDF) and didn't see it on the actual portal. I went back and looked on the portal (after creating a new account just to be sure) and it states "Accepted File Types: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt" under the resume upload button, so think we are okay.


Thanks! good to know. There are many inconsistencies in the 'applyweb' portals, they should stop using applyweb / collegeNET.
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 18:59
You can go with either. I had an internal switch of teams within same dept, and I mentioned that on HBS application, but not on few other applications; based on ease of mentioning the details on their app forms.
Reasons for leaving can always have "was reassigned based on company restructuring". I don't think reasons for leaving is a concern.
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I have a unique situation regarding my employer history and need your suggestions. I work at an investment bank (say XYZ Bank)for last 5+ yrs. 3yrs back I had an intra-company transfer within the same office location (infact same office floor) from one division to another (It also led to change in entity say, XYZ India services Ltd. to XYZ Structured services Ltd.). In such a case do you advise I list two different employers within the application form or is it safe to simply say 'XYZ Bank' and employed for last 5+yrs. In the event I mention 2 different employers I also need to mention reason of leaving, which am not so sure what to mention as it was simply a merging of two roles (and not an opted switch).

Don't know about background check though
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 19:02
I would've gone with their format, but added these 0 paying jobs. I added 1 of my 0-paid summer internship.
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First, I did a bunch of summer internships in college (all full time, almost none paid). Is it a good idea to use WHarton's additional work experience section to talk about those in detail?
Second, in the additional work ex and education sections, the app recommends using the provided format. Is this a very strict rule? Is it ok to deviate a bit and add some narrative?
Any help from those who've submitted would be highly appreciated!

As I understand, I should add only what I have some proof for, for the background check. :/ Otherwise, I had some more internships I could've added, but I didn't keep the proofs safely :(
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 21:05
brio wrote:
I would've gone with their format, but added these 0 paying jobs. I added 1 of my 0-paid summer internship.
Butterflies wrote:
First, I did a bunch of summer internships in college (all full time, almost none paid). Is it a good idea to use WHarton's additional work experience section to talk about those in detail?
Second, in the additional work ex and education sections, the app recommends using the provided format. Is this a very strict rule? Is it ok to deviate a bit and add some narrative?
Any help from those who've submitted would be highly appreciated!

As I understand, I should add only what I have some proof for, for the background check. :/ Otherwise, I had some more internships I could've added, but I didn't keep the proofs safely :(


Ah got it, makes sense. Thanks Brio!
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 21:07
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You can go with either. I had an internal switch of teams within same dept, and I mentioned that on HBS application, but not on few other applications; based on ease of mentioning the details on their app forms.
Reasons for leaving can always have "was reassigned based on company restructuring". I don't think reasons for leaving is a concern.
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I have a unique situation regarding my employer history and need your suggestions. I work at an investment bank (say XYZ Bank)for last 5+ yrs. 3yrs back I had an intra-company transfer within the same office location (infact same office floor) from one division to another (It also led to change in entity say, XYZ India services Ltd. to XYZ Structured services Ltd.). In such a case do you advise I list two different employers within the application form or is it safe to simply say 'XYZ Bank' and employed for last 5+yrs. In the event I mention 2 different employers I also need to mention reason of leaving, which am not so sure what to mention as it was simply a merging of two roles (and not an opted switch).

Don't know about background check though


I would put it down as one employer - helps to show that you've been committed to one industry/position for some time too.

Anyone else wonder why the Wharton app has so much space to explain "reasons for leaving"? I have so much space left there and keep wondering if there is more info they want that I'm not providing!
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   04 Jan 2016, 07:07
Sorted - using a placeholder score in place of actual AWA
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   05 Jan 2016, 03:55
wth, I'm having some serious Address Verification issues when trying to pay by card.
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   05 Jan 2016, 08:38
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wth, I'm having some serious Address Verification issues when trying to pay by card.


Are you international or based in North America? Try an additional card or if nothing works, shoot an email to the admissions at Wharton (mba-admiss@wharton.upenn.edu) or better call them at +1.215.898.6183
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   05 Jan 2016, 12:23
Submitted! G'luck to y'all!
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   05 Jan 2016, 12:55
Just submitted!
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2016, 22:35
Hi,

I got this mail (attache)

But my application status is submitted. WHat do I do?

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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2016, 23:03
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I got this mail (attache)

But my application status is submitted. WHat do I do?

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Hey, Just login to your account and view application checklist tab. You'll find your stats updated there.
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2016, 23:14
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abrakadabra21 wrote:
Hi,

I got this mail (attache)

But my application status is submitted. WHat do I do?

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Hey, Just login to your account and view application checklist tab. You'll find your stats updated there.


Hi realsteel,

This is all I can see
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2016, 23:16
abrakadabra21 wrote:
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I got this mail (attache)

But my application status is submitted. WHat do I do?

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Hey, Just login to your account and view application checklist tab. You'll find your stats updated there.


Hi realsteel,

This is all I can see

Why don,t you click on view checklist? Is it not active?
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2016, 23:41
realsteel wrote:

Why don,t you click on view checklist? Is it not active?


Oops !! I missed it.
Thank you :)
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Re: Calling all Wharton Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!! [#permalink] New post   10 Jan 2016, 03:00
Hi all,

Has anyone here also applied to the Lauder program? I totally screwed up on the OPI. I thought we need to provide scores in our native language irrespective of the regional concentration we apply to! And my native language does not apply to the region I'm interested in....any suggestions on what to do? Any way I can change my focus to global rather than one region?

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