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Wharton Full Time MBA 2012
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Members Invited to Interview
List of Those Invited to Interview at Wharton Today:
- Eaglesadam22
- RAS2012
- hogwarts
- Irukandji504
- tompomm (to be verified)
- saydogdu
- carro103 (HCM)
- sergiod15
- gauravd
Fall 2011 application deadlines and decision release dates:
MBA Program
Application Deadline Decision Release Date
Round 1 October 3, 2011 December 20, 2011
Round 2 January 4, 2012 March 30, 2012
Round 3 March 5, 2012 May 8, 2012
Round1 interview invites will be released between Thursday, October 27 and Friday, November 11.
Fall 2012 Wharton Essays
Essays• First-time applicants and reapplicants are required to complete the same set of essay questions.
REQUIRED QUESTION:
What are your professional objectives?RESPOND TO 2 OF THE FOLLOWING 3 QUESTIONS:
1. 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?2. Discuss a time when you faced a challenging interpersonal experience. How did you navigate the situation and what did you learn from it?
3. "Innovation is central to our culture at Wharton. It is a mentality that must encompass every aspect of the School - whether faculty research, teaching or alumni outreach." - Thomas S. Robertson, Dean, The Wharton School
Keeping this component of our culture in mind, discuss a time when you have been innovative in your personal or professional life.
ADDITIONAL QUESTION FOR REAPPLICANTS:
All reapplicants to Wharton are required to complete the Optional Essay. Please use this space to explain how you have reflected on the previous decision on your application and to discuss any updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, extracurricular/volunteer engagements). You may also use this section to address any extenuating circumstances. (250 words)
If you are applying to Wharton this fall, now is just the right time to start working on the applications for R1.
I am a Wharton alum, and I would be happy to answer questions and help.
Essay Analysis & Comments
[quote2Xerox (Alumni)]I have been approached by quite a few prospective candidates asking for advice on "what's best to write for Wharton", i.e. what would the school want to hear.
My personal view, reinforced by what has worked for me is to decide on what parts of YOURSELF and YOUR story you want to showcase the most, i.e. what makes you unique and valuable, and deliver that using some creative writing. The question then becomes not that of execution, because good execution does not stand in the way. The only thing that matters is then whether YOU are indeed valuable and unique.
What makes you valuable and unique?[/quote2]
[quote2Xerox (Alumni)]My personal agenda during school visit would've always been "schmooze till you drop" in all the buildings there are.
Have a plan before you go: names, classes, visits, conversations, meetings, coffee, events after classes, etc.[/quote2]
[quote2WP06 (Current Student)]I have been reviewing alot of veteran candidate essays and I think the key to essays is to keep things simple, honest, and compelling.
There is no magic formula and the more "consultants" tell us to sprinkle in examples here and there, the more of the human element you lose.
I agree it is important to show the diversity of your experiences, but I believe is is most important to reveal the person you are, your core values, and how you interact with people, resolve conflict, improve, and work to help others.
After being here for nearly 2 months, I can already tell how the admissions process reflects the learning team model. Of course they want great candidates, but they are evaluating your leadership charactertistics - how do you resolve conflict, handle intense emotional events? are you conscientious aka do you step up for your team and help to resolve interpersonal disputes? are you comfortable in a variety of roles from leading to filling a supporting role? how far will you go to help your team achieve their goals? do your goals spring from your personal story and values? have your past actions matched up with your goals? what kind of personal impact do you bring here.
it is alot less about filling out a formula and a lot more about openness, integrity, and telling your compelling personal story rather than impressing the committee with accomplishments
i firmly believe the class is not selected solely according to accomplishments, but by selecting the best people who will create the strongest community/environment with the best possible longevity aka alumni network
i know the process sucks, and you guys/girls are stressed but after you craft your essays, take a second and look at how those essays reveal who you are, what makes you tick, focus on leadership but remember leadership has many components liek the ones i referred to - openness, conscientiousness, emotional reactivity, etc
PM me if you need any help, I was in your shoes last year, i definitely didnt have the most impressive stats but used my experiences to create a brand around leadership and values and it paid off[/quote2]
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30 Apr 2011, 23:31
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I love it - I've been impatiently waiting for the "calling all 2012 applicant" threads. Anyway, I'm applying to Wharton - it's my reach school. I'm a former Army Infantry officer (6 yrs) and current Operations Manager for a top fortune 100 company. Thanks for kicking off this thread!
01 May 2011, 00:29
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Wow, Can't believe 2012 season is here already! I started my application last year around early June and had to take a sick day from work the day of the R1 deadline to submit my application in time - its definitely never too early to start!
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01 May 2011, 12:45
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sorter,
im enrolled in the Wharton class of 2013, ill be up there next year, i am a transitioning army infantry officer, id love to help you in any way, let me know if you decide to visit in the fall,
ryan
im enrolled in the Wharton class of 2013, ill be up there next year, i am a transitioning army infantry officer, id love to help you in any way, let me know if you decide to visit in the fall,
ryan
I've read a lot of your posts (very helpful already), and I'm sure I'll be taking you up on that. 
