https://rankings.r.ftdata.co.uk/lib/img/logos/entity/university-of-pennsylvania-wharton Business School Guide: https://gmatclub.com/forum/penn-wharton-103701.html This thread is for the Wharton 2011 Application Year, meaning applicants that are starting School in the Fall of 2011. Please direct all of your questions for this year into the 2012 thread calling-wharton-fall-2012-applicants-113014.html Current Students and Admits, please continue your discussions here: admitted-to-wharton-class-of-2013-thread-107439.html Please use the following form to add your stats to the spreadsheet Form link Edit link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ArkyKRSo74XNdHJDT0RoNUFqYWhyQ0c2aVV3TDV2WHc&hl=en&authkey=CPS16ccG Spreadsheet 0ArkyKRSo74XNdHJDT0RoNUFqYWhyQ0c2aVV3TDV2WHc Add your name to the list https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/evolvelearning/assets/huntsman_at_night.jpg MBA Program Application Deadline Decision Release Date Round 1 October 4, 2010 December 17, 2010 Round 2 January 4, 2011 March 24, 2011 Round 3 March 3, 2011 May 12, 2011 The Admissions Committee will release interview invitations on Friday, October 29th and again on Friday, November 5th . Due to the nature and complexity associated with the admissions process there is no particular order in which invitations are released. Also on November 5th , the Committee will release all final admissions decisions to candidates that are not being invited for an interview and therefore no longer being considered for admission . If you are invited for an interview, you will need to complete your interview by Friday, December 3rd . Interviews will be available on campus with second-year Wharton MBA Students who are full members of the Admissions Committee, off campus with alumni, and off campus in various "Hubs" around the world by Admissions staff members. All interview options are equally considered within the admissions process. Essays Required Question (same for first-time and reapplicants): What are your professional objectives? (300 words) Respond to 3 of the following 4 questions: Student and alumni engagement has at times led to the creation of innovative classes. For example, through extraordinary efforts, a small group of current students partnered with faculty to create a timely course entitled, “Disaster Response: Haiti and Beyond,” empowering students to leverage the talented Wharton community to improve the lives of the Haiti earthquake victims. Similarly, Wharton students and alumni helped to create the “Innovation and the Indian Healthcare Industry” which took students to India where they studied the full range of healthcare issues in India. If you were able to create a Wharton course on any topic, what would it be? (700 words) Reflect on a time when you turned down an opportunity. What was the thought process behind your decision? Would you make the same decision today? (600 words) Describe a failure that you have experienced. What role did you play, and what did you learn about yourself? How did this experience help to create your definition of failure? (600 words) Discuss a time when you navigated a challenging experience in either a personal or professional relationship. (600 words) Stats, rankings and other relevant links FT: https://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/university-of-pennsylvania-wharton BW: https://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/full_time_mba_profiles/wharton.html Career report: https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/your-career/career-trends.cfm Great resource to get questions answered by current students: https://engage.wharton.upenn.edu/MBA/forums/ Quick facts: https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/admissions/quick-facts-and-dates.cfm Wharton vs. Booth: https://gmatclub.com/forum/chicago-vs-wharton-74034.html Previous Threads Class of 2010 Thread - calling-all-wharton-fall-2010-candidates-78775.html Class of 2009 Thread - calling-all-wharton-fall-09-applicants-66548.html Class of 2008 Thread - calling-all-wharton-2008-applicants-50294.html

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longhorn07

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22 Feb 2011, 16:36

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There are a couple other schools I will apply to Rd 3 (where I may have a better shot) so perhaps it doesn't make sense to risk diluting the quality of those two apps at the expense of the Wharton app, when chances are so slim. I'm not sure how to best allocate my time I guess. But I need to figure that out asap.

I hope I did not dissuade you too much, just wanted to make sure your expectations were in check. Wharton for many, including myself, is a stretch and by no means a sure thing. Especially if it isn’t your top choice, I think using Wharton R3 as a “fallback” would be a poor decision. I agree with your quote…at this point in the game, it is all about time/effort optimization. If getting into school is the end game, you might be better off overall looking at a less competitive pool. If you do decide on applying to Wharton, I would put all my eggs in that basket and come up with the best essays possible.

Your extras do sound interesting, and could certainly paint the backdrop for a compelling story. I know R3 deadlines aren’t too far off, so best of luck to you.

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22 Feb 2011, 18:52

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Just had my interview and yes, the questions are the same as they were in the first round. However, just in case, make sure you can also answer the standard questions (why MBA, why Wharton).

Cheers!

All six questoins are divided into three categories. Do you guys prepare different episodes for all six questions or just one episode for each category so that you can twist little?

I'd like to know this as well. Some seem so similar!!

I think this is dependent on your stories. If they can be applied for multiple questions and they are your strongest stories for each question then that sounds like a good way to go about it. I ended up having a story that I could use in 2 different categories and also had a couple of back ups in case I was asked both of those questions.

The interviewer isn't going to know if you prepared the same stories or not, but they will expect you to use your strongest stories for each question.

ghunar

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23 Feb 2011, 05:17

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Thanks, but I'm just wondering: can they ask both questions from the same category, or no?

For some categories I have one story which would work for both questions, so I'm wondering whether to prepare just that one story or not.

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23 Feb 2011, 05:20

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My understanding is that they will not ask both questions from the same category. That was my interview experience, too. I think you are safe if you have one story that fits both questions in a category.

redjam

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23 Feb 2011, 07:27

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If you have a generous interviewer, you might even be able to choose which question to answer in each category, but I've never heard of anyone being asked to answer both questions.

Jmw125

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23 Feb 2011, 07:29

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If you have a generous interviewer, you might even be able to choose which question to answer in each category, but I've never heard of anyone being asked to answer both questions.

Don't want to throw a wrench in this, but I actually heard of someone being asked all six questions by an alumni interviewer...have also heard of alumni interviewer not asking any of the questions...wouldn't happen with an adcom though

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redjam

If you have a generous interviewer, you might even be able to choose which question to answer in each category, but I've never heard of anyone being asked to answer both questions.

Scratch what I said then. :shock:

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Updated on: 23 Feb 2011, 08:00

Originally posted by wp06 on 23 Feb 2011, 07:57.
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i know a lot of this is common sense and has already been discussed, but remember to think for a second about your answer before you go into your story, i did the behavioral interview at mit and i was a little too quick answering the questions , have a plan / framework but still let it flow naturally based on the situation / dynamic with the interviewer so it doesn't look overly rehearsed

another key for military / non-traditional is to avoid jargon or things that may be confusing to people outside our field, but it into context and use simple language

i know people know these things, but it is important to focus because it is usually easier said than done

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23 Feb 2011, 08:00

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For those invited for interview, do we have to send in the official transcripts now? If so, where do we send it to?

longhorn07

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23 Feb 2011, 08:58

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For those invited for interview, do we have to send in the official transcripts now? If so, where do we send it to?

Not a problem you need to worry about until you get good news at the end of March :wink:

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23 Feb 2011, 10:22

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For those who received interviews- were there only 6 behavioral questions? Or others including your long-term career goals, why mba, why now etc?

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23 Feb 2011, 10:57

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Just had my interview and yes, the questions are the same as they were in the first round. However, just in case, make sure you can also answer the standard questions (why MBA, why Wharton).

Cheers!

All six questoins are divided into three categories. Do you guys prepare different episodes for all six questions or just one episode for each category so that you can twist little?

I'd like to know this as well. Some seem so similar!!

I'm curious too - I'm simply working on three examples, although depending on the question I'll frame it differently (e.i. concentrate on the part of the example that addresses the question). Anyone who already had (a successful) interview with an opinion?

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I interviewed on campus last week.
There was a small introduction at the beginning, she described herself, where she went to school, her pre and post mba work industry etc. Then she asked 3 of the 6 behavioral questions. You will about 5 mins per question. After that I asker her 3-4 questions and that was it.

so now why wharton, why MBA, why now etc. type of questions. Too bad I had worked hard on the why wharton question.

NikkiMBA

For those who received interviews- were there only 6 behavioral questions? Or others including your long-term career goals, why mba, why now etc?

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23 Feb 2011, 12:38

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For people who did alum interview outside of Philly timezone: do you have to confirm the local time of your timezone online or Philly time?
Looks like online system does not show the timezone in confirmation time of interview

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23 Feb 2011, 12:44

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I am interviewing someone later this afternoon for an open position in our company. I may drop a question or two from the Wharton list to see what happens!

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23 Feb 2011, 13:09

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I am interviewing someone later this afternoon for an open position in our company. I may drop a question or two from the Wharton list to see what happens!

that's just evil!

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23 Feb 2011, 15:57

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Hi all! Does anyone know how linked the Wharton and Lauder admissions processes are? If Lauder decides not to accept a candidate, how hard is it to still get accepted into Wharton?

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23 Feb 2011, 17:01

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Hi all! Does anyone know how linked the Wharton and Lauder admissions processes are? If Lauder decides not to accept a candidate, how hard is it to still get accepted into Wharton?

I don't know - but it would be interesting to know the number of people who aren't accepted to Lauder but are accepted to the general MBA program. Maybe a current student would know?

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Hello -

I was invited for a Round 2 interview and saw that all the slots up until March 4th are taken. I saw today that some slots for March 7-9 opened up and were posted online. Does anyone know what these are? Any chance the interview date range has been extended?

Thank you.

Nan101

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Can anyone explain to me what is the real difference between the following two questions

"Describe a time when you have had to persuade others to your way of thinking, when at first they did not buy into your idea."

AND

"Describe a time when your ideas have been challenged by others, requiring you to defend your opinions."

Don't both questions require you to "defend and then convince the other party". I guess if someone can help clarify ...that would be great. Appreciate the help!