<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The Wharton School – GMAT</title> <atom:link href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/tag/the-wharton-school/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat</link> <description>GMAT Prep Course, Best GMAT Class & Study Books | Manhattan Prep GMAT</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:54:11 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2</generator> <item> <title>Wharton Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:41:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Apps and Admissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Mindset]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Partners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Wharton School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wharton]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=16500</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Wharton essay analysis, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out. Often spurned at the last minute for Harvard Business School, the Stanford Graduate School […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Wharton Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16576" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png" alt="Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Wharton Essay Analysis, 2018-2019 by mbaMission" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Wharton essay analysis, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Often spurned at the last minute for Harvard Business School, the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and, at times, Columbia Business School, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, possibly more than any other top MBA program, really wants to know that you want to earn your degree there. So we were not at all surprised to see that Wharton has maintained the prompt for its first essay, which requires applicants to explain their professional rationale for wanting to go to Wharton. (Note that by contrast, HBS does not ask candidates to spell out “Why HBS?”)</span><span id="more-16500"></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And even though the school has replaced its second essay question from last season with a new one about an “impactful experience or accomplishment,” the admissions committee still wants to know “How will you use what you learned through that experience to contribute to the Wharton community?” In other words, “Really convince us that you understand our program, and tell us why you will fit in here.” So again, in your second essay, you will need to demonstrate your knowledge of how Wharton works and the place/role you envision for yourself within it. We suggest that to respond effectively to Wharton’s prompts, you go the extra mile in learning about the school, so that you can write thoughtful, nuanced essays. Connect with students and alumni, attend admissions events, and especially, visit the campus (if possible) to get the kind of in-depth insight that will show the admissions committee you are really serious about Wharton and are confident you belong there. Our in-depth Wharton essay analysis follows…</span></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interested in learning how to tackle this year’s Wharton application essays? Watch the short video below before you continue reading the full Wharton essay analysis!</span></i></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2BW8ZPeuiGQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></p> <h4><b>Essay 1: What do you hope to gain professionally from the Wharton MBA? (500 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a mere 500 words, you must discuss your career goals—giving very brief context for why they are realistic for you—and then reveal how Wharton will help you pursue these goals by demonstrating a thorough understanding of what the school offers and a well-thought-out game plan for availing yourself of these offerings. To effectively do this, you must first familiarize yourself with Wharton’s various resources and pinpoint those that truly pertain to you and the direction in which you hope to go. Simply presenting a list of classes that you think sound interesting will not suffice here, and avoid vague statements about how great the school is. You must clearly demonstrate a connection between your aspirations, what you need to achieve them (e.g., skills, experience[s], connections, exposure), and what Wharton in particular can provide that will enable you to fill those gaps.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note that Wharton asks applicants to address only the professional aspect—not the professional and personal aspect (as it has in past years)—of their business school goals. This allows you to share your career-related stories and ambitions more fully, which in turn means you can and should use the other essay(s) to discuss non-work aspects of your life and thereby provide a more complete and well-rounded picture of yourself for the admissions committee.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In many ways, this prompt is asking for a typical MBA personal statement. We therefore encourage you to download your free copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/personal-statement-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">mbaMission Personal Statement Guide</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. This complimentary guide offers detailed advice on approaching and framing these subjects, along with multiple illustrative examples. Be sure to </span><a href="http://info.mbamission.com/MBA-Personal-Statement-Guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">claim your copy today</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <h4><b>Essay 2: Describe an impactful experience or accomplishment that is not reflected elsewhere in your application. How will you use what you learned through that experience to contribute to the Wharton community? (400 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The phrase “not reflected elsewhere” will likely cause some applicants a bit of anxiety, but let us reassure you—you will not be ejected from the applicant pool for taking an experience represented in a single bullet point on your resume and exploring it here in essay form. Likewise, the school will not penalize you if your recommender ends up writing about the same “impactful experience” you decide to showcase in this essay, because, most likely, you will not even know what he/she has written about! The key here is to focus on the “impactful experience or accomplishment” itself. As long as it is not described in-depth in your resume or short answers, it should pass the “not reflected elsewhere” test. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We would recommend using the first 250 words of this essay to discuss a key experience, but even with such limited space, you will likely need to show that you sustained some bumps and bruises along the way, so that you can also reveal that you learned from the experience. By “showing,” or really spelling out, how things unfolded—rather than just stating an accomplishment and listing the takeaways—you will give the admissions reader some perspective on how you conduct yourself and how you achieve. You will then need to show connections between what you learned and the Wharton MBA experience, citing specific ways you will contribute. For example, a failed “side hustle” entrepreneurial project may have given you some valuable insights and skills that you could now pass on to your classmates in a myriad of classes or clubs that revolve around entrepreneurship, or maybe it gave you an interesting new perspective on commitment, determination, or countless other learnings. The specific knowledge you gained is not as important as conveying how you envision applying it as a student in the program, thereby revealing your knowledge of the school. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To better familiarize yourself with the Wharton program and get an insider’s perspective on its academic program, unique offerings, social life, and other key characteristics, be sure to download a complimentary copy of the </span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/products/wharton-school-of-the-university-of-pennsylvania-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">mbaMission Insider’s Guide to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <h4><b>Additional Essay: Required for all reapplicants. Explain how you have reflected on the previous decision about your application, and discuss any updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, extracurricular/volunteer engagements). First-time applicants may also use this section to address any extenuating circumstances. (250 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are a Wharton reapplicant, this essay is pretty straightforward. Whether you have improved your academic record, received a promotion, begun a new and exciting project, increased your community involvement, or taken on some sort of personal challenge, the key to success with this essay is conveying a very deliberate path of achievement. Wharton wants to know that you have been actively striving to improve yourself and your profile, and that you have seized opportunities during the previous year to do so, because a Wharton MBA is vital to you. The responses to this essay question will vary greatly from one candidate to the next, because each person’s needs and experiences differ. We are more than happy to provide one-on-one assistance with this highly personal essay to ensure that your efforts over the past year are presented in the best light possible.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, if you are not a Wharton reapplicant, pay special attention to the last line of this prompt: First-time applicants may also use this section to address any extenuating circumstances. Here is your opportunity—if needed—to address any lingering questions that an admissions officer might have about your candidacy, such as a poor grade or overall GPA, a low GRE or GMAT score, or a gap in your work experience. If you feel you may need to submit an additional essay for such a reason, consider downloading your free copy of our </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/mbamission-optional-essays-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">mbaMission Optional Essays Guid</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">e, in which we offer detailed advice on when and how to take advantage of the optional essay (along with multiple sample essays) to help you mitigate any problem areas in your profile.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The next step is mastering your Wharton interview. Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possible—the key is informed preparation. On your way to this high level of preparation, we offer our </span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/collections/interview-primers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">free Interview Primers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to spur you along! Download your free copy of </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/interview-primer-the-wharton-school-of-the-university-of-pennsylvania" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Interview Primer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> today. ?</span></p> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. </i><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today.</i></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Wharton Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Wharton Team-Based Discussion 2017: What to Expect and How to Prepare</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/wharton-team-based-discussion-2017-what-to-expect-and-how-to-prepare/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:41:39 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Apps and Admissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[For Current Studiers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Partners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Preparing for Wharton Interview]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Wharton School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wharton Interview]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wharton Team-Based Discussion 2017]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=12927</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Don’t be nervous about your team-based interview at Wharton—our friends at mbaMission are offering important tips and hosting a team-based discussion simulation for Wharton hopefuls! The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania plans to send out Round 2 interview invitations on February 8, and once again the school is using its team-based discussion format […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/wharton-team-based-discussion-2017-what-to-expect-and-how-to-prepare/">Wharton Team-Based Discussion 2017: What to Expect and How to Prepare</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13159" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/01/2-8-17-blog-2.png" alt="Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Wharton Team-Based Discussion 2017: What to Expect and How to Prepare by mbaMission" width="676" height="264" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/01/2-8-17-blog-2.png 676w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/01/2-8-17-blog-2-300x117.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px" /></p> <p><b><i>Don’t be nervous about your team-based interview at Wharton—our friends at </i></b><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> are offering important tips and hosting a team-based discussion simulation for Wharton hopefuls!</i></b></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania plans to send out Round 2 interview invitations on February 8, and once again the school is using its team-based discussion format to evaluate MBA candidates, in place of a traditional business school admissions interview. Understandably, Wharton applicants get anxious about this atypical interview, because the 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. Yet despite the uncertainty, here are a few things that interviewees can expect:</span><span id="more-12927"></span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You will need to arrive at the interview with an idea—a response to a challenge that will be presented in your interview invitation.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 admissions committee members are not measuring your topical expertise. Instead, they want to see how you add to the collective output of the team.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">After the team-based discussion, you will have a short one-on-one session with someone representing Wharton’s admissions team. More than likely, you will be asked to reflect on how the team-based discussion went for you; this will require self-awareness on your part.</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To give candidates the opportunity to undergo a realistic test run before experiencing the actual event, we created our</span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/wharton-team-based-discussion-simulation" target="_blank"> <b>Team-Based Discussion Simulation</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. 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 Senior Consultants familiar with Wharton’s format and approach. All participants then receive feedback on their performance, with 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 “in the deep end” and have to swim. Our Wharton Team-Based Discussion Simulation allows you to test the experience so you will be ready for the real thing! ?</span></p> <p>The 2017 Wharton Team-Based Discussion Simulation schedule is as follows:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group A: Sunday, February 12 at 10:00 AM ET</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group B: Sunday, February 12 at 12:00 PM ET </b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group C: Monday, February 13 at 9:00 PM ET</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group D: Tuesday, February 14 at 6:00 PM ET</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group E: Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00 PM ET </b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group F: Friday, February 17 at 4:00 PM ET</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group G: Sunday, February 19 at 10:00 AM ET</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group H: Sunday, February 19 at 12:00 PM ET</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group I: Tuesday, February 21 at 9:00 PM ET</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group J: Wednesday, February 22 at 9:00 PM ET </b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Group K: Friday, February 24 at 4:00 PM ET </b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b><b>Group L: Sunday, February 26 at 12:00 PM ET</b></b><br /> <b> </b></li> </ul> <hr /> <p><strong><i>To learn more or sign up for a session, visit our</i><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/wharton-team-based-discussion-simulation"> <i>Wharton Team-Based Discussion Simulation page</i></a><i>.</i></strong></p> <hr /> <p><a href="//www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-12852 size-thumbnail alignleft" src="//d27gmszdzgfpo3.cloudfront.net/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/01/logo-150x150.png" alt="Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Mission Admission: What to Expect from Your MBA Interview by mbaMission" width="150" height="150" />mbaMission</strong></span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants, all with profound communications and MBA experience.</strong> mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. Sign up today at</span></i><a href="//www.mbamission.com/consult/" target="_blank"> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.mbamission.com/manhattangmat</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></i></p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/wharton-team-based-discussion-2017-what-to-expect-and-how-to-prepare/">Wharton Team-Based Discussion 2017: What to Expect and How to Prepare</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>