Wharton plans to send out Round 1 interview invitations this week on October 27, and once again, the school is using its team-based discussion format rather than a traditional admissions interview to evaluate its candidates. Team-based interviews will be conducted virtually this cycle.
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Understandably, Wharton applicants get anxious about this atypical interview because the team-based approach creates a very different dynamic from what one usually encounters in a one-on-one meeting—and with other applicants also in the room, one cannot help but feel less in control of the content and direction of the conversation. Here are a few things that Wharton interviewees can expect:
-You will need to arrive at the interview with an idea—a response to a challenge that will be presented in your interview invitation.
-Having the best idea is much less important than how you interact with others in the group and communicate your thoughts. So while you should prepare an idea ahead of time, that is only part of what you will be evaluated on.
-Your peers will have prepared their ideas as well. Chances are that ideas will be raised that you know little or nothing about. Do not worry! The observers are not measuring your topical expertise. Instead, they want to see how you add to the collective output of the team.
-After the team-based discussion, you will have a short 1:1 session with one of the observers. Mostly you will be asked about your plans for an MBA and why Wharton is a good fit. You may also be asked to reflect on how the team-based discussion went for you; this will require self-awareness on your part.
To give candidates the opportunity to undergo a realistic test run before experiencing the actual event, we created our Wharton Team-Based Discussion Simulation. Via this simulation, applicants participate anonymously with three to five other MBA candidates in an online conversation, which is moderated by two of our experienced consultants familiar with Wharton’s format and approach. All participants then receive feedback on their performance, with a special focus on their interpersonal skills and communication abilities. The simulation builds confidence by highlighting your role in a team, examining how you communicate your ideas to—and within—a group of (equally talented) peers, and discovering how you react when you are thrown “into the deep end” and have to swim. Our Wharton Team-Based Discussion Simulation allows you to test the experience so you are ready for the real thing.
You can view our schedule and sign up for a session here:
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