Hey all,
So perhaps I'm way off base here, but reviewing the Wharton website, beginning with "The Wharton MBA Difference" and I'm having trouble really learning what makes them different, or anything substantial to "Why Wharton."
Basically, the Director of Admission says 3 things that make Wharton different:
1) Develop you as a leader, and gave specifics as to how. Okay, cool, I can work with that.
2) Unique opportunities to apply what you learn outside of the classroom. Well, from my other schools I'm applying to, they seem to all have that opportunity - so what makes Wharton unique in this?
3) The alumni network. While obviously the size of the alumni network matters, I'm surprised they would use that as the top 3 selling point about the Wharton difference.
Continuing on, I just watched every single video on the Wharton website I still didn't understand how the program is different. Specifically, I saw a running theme that everyone helps each other with their ideas, (which is great and should happen everywhere I would hope), but again, is that what the school is selling (your classmates) or the way knowledge that is taught? Watching their short clip "collaboration," only furthered this notion, as the most of the collaboration discussed socializing/"playing" outside the classroom.
As a result, my overall impression from these videos left me with this feeling that video's were more about discussing "OMG, Wharton is so great" (aka "Doors Fly Open" bullet) or "The people are so smart here" (repeated multiple times) as opposed to what makes the
program so great. Anyone else get this vibe?
Anyways, sorry for my rant, but perhaps other can tell me, besides the size of the program and it's advantages, how Wharton's approach to teaching and developing people is different then any other schools. Thanks.