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So what is the perception on this forum...r all the invites out or do we expect some more on Tuesday? What is the realistic scenario here...what does stats say? Is almost 40% of interview invites out?

For me, this was my strongest application...and assuming Wharton interviews 40% of applicants...I was (and probably still am) very optimistic for getting the interview atleast if not an admit... applied for HCM...
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No one knows, but according to some R1 applicants said, there were some invites coming out on the last day. Let's hope R2 will be the same. "40% interview invites out?" I think maybe 90% have been sent out and that's pretty optimistic.
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Question for you all-

I am contemplating applying to Wharton in Round 3. I am male, I have a 740 GMAT (49 quant, 41 verbal), a 2.9 GPA and BA in History from top 50 University (Private), I have worked for a top three law firm and top entertainment company for the past six years, and I will be 29 by Fall 2012. I also have good extra-curriculars.

What are my chances? I am particularly looking for advice from former or current students, who know what their classmates' profiles were/are like.
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Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants 24 Feb 2012, 15:48
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I was lucky enough to get an interview invite, but when I tried to schedule an interview online, I saw that all slots were full. I called the admissions office and was told that all slots were indeed full and to email [email protected] so they could keep track of those who weren't able to secure an interview slot, and they would either open more slots or do phone interviews. A bit annoying because I live in NY and was planning to take the train down. Oh well, hopefully this doesn't negatively impact my chances!
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Emailed adcom. It looks like they'll be opening more on-campus slots over the next few days.
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some good news for all of us still waiting for an invite, recently invited with no available slots, and internationals! posted on her blog today:

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Greetings All,

As we are in the peak of the Round 2 interview process, I wanted to update you on a couple of key items. We have enjoyed meeting many candidates, both overseas and in the US, at this point and we look forward to meeting more in the coming weeks.

On Thursday, 23 February we released more invitations to interview and we will continue to release up until next Tuesday, 28 February. With that said, we will also begin opening up more on-campus interview slots over the next two weeks, so please keep monitoring the system in order to schedule your interview. Again, we are happy to offer phone interviews to candidates who are unable to travel to campus at this time. Please contact our office directly at [email protected] to inquire further about this option.

On a different note, I am pleased to announce that the Quorum Federal Credit Union has partnered with Wharton to provide a customized loan product for our international students that does not require a U.S. co-signer. The Quorum loan product will be available for incoming international students in the Class of 2014 starting in the Fall 2012 semester. Further information will be available on our website shortly; please contact the Wharton MBA Financial Aid Office for any additional questions at [email protected] or 215.898.8728.

As always, please contact our office directly or post on our S2S Discussion Board. If you have any questions – we are here to help!

All the best,
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Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants 24 Feb 2012, 22:11
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Question for you all-

I am contemplating applying to Wharton in Round 3. I am male, I have a 740 GMAT (49 quant, 41 verbal), a 2.9 GPA and BA in History from top 50 University (Private), I have worked for a top three law firm and top entertainment company for the past six years, and I will be 29 by Fall 2012. I also have good extra-curriculars.

What are my chances? I am particularly looking for advice from former or current students, who know what their classmates' profiles were/are like.
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Your stats are great; However, the process itself is unpredictable. There are multiple elements that are not in your control. For example:

Things in your control:
1. Your Past - What's done is done and you can't manufacture facts. Cards are already dealt and all you can do is present them in the best way possible. Everyone has some unique element - your upbringing, your experiences, your family history etc. Dig deep and find the interesting, presentable, MBA-relevant elements in your essays.
2. GMAT - GMAT is a game you need to master. You already have a 740 score. So great !
3. Essays - This part requires a lot of introspection and research. Get the core ready (i.e your plan for next 5 yrs, motivation for the MBA etc) and then tailor it for the school. Customization is the key.
4. Interviews - If you're lucky to get an interview then reiterate your story well. Each interviewer benchmarks you against people he interviews in a given season and people he has interviewed previously. In my opinion - 1:5 ratio is the norm.

Things not in your control:
1. Fit - You might have awesome stats and feel that you are a great fit for the school, but the Adcom may disagree. They could either skip your profile for the current batch or include someone else with a similar profile with an even interesting history. Wharton is a quant heavy school and they may skip over a mediocre arts graduate planning a PE career. It's pivotal that they feel that you will be a great fit for the school and their perception of your fit with the program is not in your control.

2. Your history - You can't control which bucket you end up in. For example, as an Indian candidate, you are invariably pitted against GMAT super stars with excellent work history. The sheer volume makes it difficult for an Indian candidate. In comparison, someone with stellar stars from a small-unknown country might seem a more lucrative bet as far as Adcom is concerned.

2. Interviewer - You don't always have an option to choose between Alumni interviewers. Wharton decided to do Adcom interviews this year but even in that scenario, you don't get to choose the person interviewing you (though Adcom interviews are definitely more standardized). There could be a scenario wherein your interviewer has preconceived notions about you or may use unconventional judging methods. Again, all you can do is roll your dice and hope for a 6.

As far as your profile is concerned. Looks good on paper. Translate it into stellar essays and you may get an interview. I'd say go for it. :gl

FYI - I am Indian candidate (730 GMAT with unique work ex and extracurriculars) with no Wharton invite and a Booth Ding :) :arh
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See my post above on Wharton's commitment to international diversity, where I said that Wharton won't ever alienate the world's best talent. Here's proof that the school cares a lot about its core values, and competes for global talent:

On a different note, I am pleased to announce that the Quorum Federal Credit Union has partnered with Wharton to provide a customized loan product for our international students that does not require a U.S. co-signer. The Quorum loan product will be available for incoming international students in the Class of 2014 starting in the Fall 2012 semester.
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Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Feb 2012, 07:33
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some good news for all of us still waiting for an invite, recently invited with no available slots, and internationals! posted on her blog today:

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Greetings All,

As we are in the peak of the Round 2 interview process, I wanted to update you on a couple of key items. We have enjoyed meeting many candidates, both overseas and in the US, at this point and we look forward to meeting more in the coming weeks.

On Thursday, 23 February we released more invitations to interview and we will continue to release up until next Tuesday, 28 February. With that said, we will also begin opening up more on-campus interview slots over the next two weeks, so please keep monitoring the system in order to schedule your interview. Again, we are happy to offer phone interviews to candidates who are unable to travel to campus at this time. Please contact our office directly at [email protected] to inquire further about this option.

On a different note, I am pleased to announce that the Quorum Federal Credit Union has partnered with Wharton to provide a customized loan product for our international students that does not require a U.S. co-signer. The Quorum loan product will be available for incoming international students in the Class of 2014 starting in the Fall 2012 semester. Further information will be available on our website shortly; please contact the Wharton MBA Financial Aid Office for any additional questions at [email protected] or 215.898.8728.

As always, please contact our office directly or post on our S2S Discussion Board. If you have any questions – we are here to help!

All the best,
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AHHH!!! Thanks for sharing. The lack of loans for international students (without US co-signer) was the key reason I did not apply to Wharton. :( Oh well, if I get dinged from my other schools, at least I know Wharton's now an option!
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I am a Wharton reapplicant who was formerly interviewd and waitlisted and have since reapplied in round two. GMAT 710, GPA 3.6, masters from Ivy League school, and currently have several years of finance experience witha Fortune 100. Since my last application I have been promoted and, I feel, have thoroughly strengthened my application. However no interview request yet.... Thoughts about this? Chances at this point appear slim to get the invite, however the stats on this page suggest only 25% of invites for R2 have gone out.
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Wharton 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Feb 2012, 19:45
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According to beatthegmat,

R1 83/309 =26.2%
R2 103/431= 23.8%

Starting to look rough as we're getting into the margin of error...

Maybe 0-10% of invites remaining.
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Thanks for your note. Are you also an applicant? I had heard reapplicants who received interviews/waitlist have higher chances... Pretty dissappointed I haven't even had the interview request at this point. Not sure if there are others in this boat but it is pretty frustrating...
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so, if we dont hear anything today, it is a ding right?
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so, if we dont hear anything today, it is a ding right?
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No. As was said a few times, Wharton does release a good number of invites on the mid decision day. Sit tight.
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Had a HUB interview in Dubai yesterday. Thought it went off pretty well.

The usual qs as per trend seen this year:
WMTYR
3 behavioral
Why mba, why wharton
What is toughest part of biz school
anything else
any qs for me

Now begins the cruel month-long wait.
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so, if we dont hear anything today, it is a ding right?

No. As was said a few times, Wharton does release a good number of invites on the mid decision day. Sit tight.
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Agreed. In fact, more on-campus interview slots (March 5h, 8th and 12th) have been added... presumably to accommodate more interview invites tomorrow?
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Anybody been able to book an interview on campus past 3/12?
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What time are we expecting the invite releases? They have been coming out in bunches, not throughout the respective day, right?

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What time are we expecting the invite releases? They have been coming out in bunches, not throughout the respective day, right?

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