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@slee 26 thanks for raising the resume question. I had not noticed this as the app itself said to upload a document.

I just replaced the pdf I had uploaded with a docx file and, as Diver says, the system automatically converts it to pdf when you preview it. I actually think the format is a bit fuzzy but I will follow the school's online guidelines to the word.

This has been a fun set of essays during the Christmas holiday. One alum I reached out to actually asked me to call him on Christmas morning!

For Essay 2 I have focused on a combination of past extracurricular, sporting and professional experiences and how these will transfer to tangible contributions in the Wharton community (pretty much as the prompt says!). I have a bit more experience than most so it may not work so well for younger candidates.

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Is essay 2 a usual contribution essay? I feel like the word limits is a bit longer for a contribution essay. Should i take another approach for this essay? What did you guys write?

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The question is pretty clear in that they want you to show how you will add to the community. Since its a fairly long essay, there should be opportunity to draw on past experiences to back up how you claim you will contribute. There are a lot of ways you can go with it.
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Quick question: When would the interview invitations for Round 2 go out?
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I can't seem to cut down my resume to 1-page without losing impact (due to longer work experience than average). The app says "one page only". I think I'll take a chance with 1.5 page and know soon enough if it was a mistake.
Would going to 10-pt Times font and less than 1" margins be too small?

Has anyone found a way yet to print the complete app prior to getting to the stage of "submit application"?
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Quick question: When would the interview invitations for Round 2 go out?
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Usually the invites go out between 4 to 6 weeks of the application deadline. For R2, that would be 1st to 3rd week of February.
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I can't seem to cut down my resume to 1-page without losing impact (due to longer work experience than average). The app says "one page only". I think I'll take a chance with 1.5 page and know soon enough if it was a mistake.
Would going to 10-pt Times font and less than 1" margins be too small?

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I would HIGHLY recommend not breaking the rules of the application. They ask for 1 page for many reasons, and one of them is simply because companies don't want to see more than 1. You need to be able to present yourself in a clear, concise manner in business, and this is a test of your ability to do that. I used to work for a top consulting company, and one of my bosses would toss every resume >1 page in the trash without even reading it, saying "I have 20 years of experience at 4 different companies and 3 degrees. If I can fit my resume on one page, this kid should be able to also."

At Wharton especially this is important - Wharton has their specific template guideline that they require of students to get in the resume book, so you might as well start adhering to it now. Here it is:
https://mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu/stu ... ts0809.doc

It helped me a lot to have other people read over my resume, pointing out areas that were too wordy, unclear, or simply unimportant.

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Thanks for sharing the resume
Book guideline! I have a question about the info in the guideline. It says education shoukd appear before work experience. I know it is true for mba candidates but what about mba applicants? Does
Wharton prefer education first and then work experience for its
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I dont think it matters for applicants. I had my education after the relevant work experience and it wasnt an issue...i think its supposed to be your professional resume - usually once you have experience, that goes ahead of your education (although It makes sense once you are an MBA candidate that it moves back to the top since its the most recent).
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I doubt it would make an enormous difference either way, but as with all resumes, I would recommend putting the most relevant material at the top. For a current Wharton student, this would almost certainly be his or her education. For someone several years out of school -- as I presume you are -- I would expect that your work experience would be more relevant for the admissions committee.
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Thanks for sharing the resume
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FWIW - I have about 5 years of experience, including last one at a high-profile technology company, and my MBA resume starts with my undergraduate education first, then work experience.
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Hello everyone. I am an R2 applicant. Does anyone know when do we expect to get the interview calls? i.e. is there any set date/window for the calls to go out?
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Wharton's GIP does not have Japan / Korea Trek.
Can a Wharton student create one? or it is disappeared since 2011 for reasons?
I am writing an essay that I would like to create a Japan Korea Trek for GIP . I wonder it makes sense.
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Got into Booth and Wharton and I have no clue what to do. I've heard that Wharton is losing its luster, and Booth seems to be making huge moves. Suggestions?


Side note: Booth is offering $60K in scholarship as well.
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I can't seem to cut down my resume to 1-page without losing impact (due to longer work experience than average). The app says "one page only". I think I'll take a chance with 1.5 page and know soon enough if it was a mistake.
Would going to 10-pt Times font and less than 1" margins be too small?

Has anyone found a way yet to print the complete app prior to getting to the stage of "submit application"?


I would HIGHLY recommend not breaking the rules of the application. They ask for 1 page for many reasons, and one of them is simply because companies don't want to see more than 1. You need to be able to present yourself in a clear, concise manner in business, and this is a test of your ability to do that. I used to work for a top consulting company, and one of my bosses would toss every resume >1 page in the trash without even reading it, saying "I have 20 years of experience at 4 different companies and 3 degrees. If I can fit my resume on one page, this kid should be able to also."

At Wharton especially this is important - Wharton has their specific template guideline that they require of students to get in the resume book, so you might as well start adhering to it now. Here it is:
https://mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu/stu ... ts0809.doc

It helped me a lot to have other people read over my resume, pointing out areas that were too wordy, unclear, or simply unimportant.

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Biscix is right, Firsttimer2,

I know nothing about resume building for the real world (I'm a military officer), but I was just accepted to Wharton in the first round. With a successful application behind me I can only tell you what worked for me. Like you I am coming from more work experience than most other applicants. I have multiple combat tours at age 31 and it was truly agonizing for me to whittle that down to a one-page resume.

The bottom line is that you have to do it. I agree with Biscix that it is effectively unacceptable to apply to these schools with a two-page CV unless you are applying to the Executive Programs with 20+ years of experience. Becoming succinct in your writing and interviews is the single most painful and rewarding part of the application process. Take a close look at what on your resume is a true accomplishment, what reveals leadership/maturity/analytical talent etc, and what simply does not. Take out everything that does not. It doesn't get any easier for the essays.

I remember pressing send and thinking that no matter the outcome, this has been and extremely productive exercise in self-analysis. I hope this helps.
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Got into Booth and Wharton and I have no clue what to do. I've heard that Wharton is losing its luster, and Booth seems to be making huge moves. Suggestions?


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Big congrats.

If you could post this in the 'which school to attend' forum, you may get a lot better response. Don't forget to add your goals and some pros and cons of each decision.

Good luck.
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Got into Booth and Wharton and I have no clue what to do. I've heard that Wharton is losing its luster, and Booth seems to be making huge moves. Suggestions?


Side note: Booth is offering $60K in scholarship as well.

Big congrats.

If you could post this in the 'which school to attend' forum, you may get a lot better response. Don't forget to add your goals and some pros and cons of each decision.

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I dont think you can go wrong here....both are great programs. I dont buy this whole "wharton is losing its luster" thing. Yea maybe they had a dip in apps, but I cant imagine the Wharton brand getting too hurt long run. I would guess that Wharton still has a stronger brand around the World, but thats not to say Booth wont catch it, and the Booth brand is still extremely strong and one of the best iin the world...Add that 60k you got, and that is a pretty tough choice to make. I guess better question is what do you want to do post MBA?

On a positive note, you have a problem that most people would love to have so try to see the positive in it and enjoy the process of choosing!
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FROM Wharton Admissions Blog: MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Office Closed Due to Weather
The University is closed today, January 3rd, due to inclement weather. Our office will re-open on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 8:30 am. Please e-mail our office directly at [email protected] should you have any immediate questions regarding the Round 2 application deadline.

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Does anyone know if you can still get into Wharton if you applied for the MBA/MA (Lauder) and didn't pass the language test? I'm not sure I'll test "advanced" since I haven't spoken Spanish for a bit and I don't want to harm my chances of getting into the school itself.

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Does anyone know if you can still get into Wharton if you applied for the MBA/MA (Lauder) and didn't pass the language test? I'm not sure I'll test "advanced" since I haven't spoken Spanish for a bit and I don't want to harm my chances of getting into the school itself.

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I talked to someone at the Lauder admissions office and they said you will still be considered for Wharton if you didn't get into Lauder (which includes the scenario of not passing the language test). Just make sure you check the check-mark in your application to be considered. Good luck!
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Good luck to all R2 applicants. I read some questions through the forum, so will try to summarize-
1) HTML version of the application usually cuts-off some parts. You will get a chance to review the PDF before you submit
2) Does not matter whether you upload resume/essays in word or pdf, the system converts it to pdf (though may be better to upload pdf to preserve your formatting).
3) I had some sections that showed-up in the pdf but were not their in the application. I called the admission office to clarify, so depending on which questions are these, you may wish to check with admissions.
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