Calling All Wharton MBA Applicants: 2020 Intake [Class of 2022] : Wharton

Welcome to all prospective applicants of Wharton's MBA, JD/MBA, and Lauder programs to the Class of 2022 discussion. Use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process. Happy Networking!

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Wharton MBA Deadlines

Round	Application Due	Decisions Released
R1	Sep 17, 19	Dec 18, 19
R2	Jan 7, 20	Mar 26, 20
R3	Apr 1, 20	May 8, 20

Wharton Essay Questions and Analysis

• Essay 1: What do you hope to gain professionally from the Wharton MBA? (500 words)
• 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)
• Additional Question (required for all Reapplicants) (First-time applicants may also use this section to address any extenuating circumstances): 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). (250 words)

Analysis of Wharton Essays By: Stacy Blackman | Accepted | PersonalMBACoach

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I'm a re-applicant to Wharton and I noticed that they require two recommendations again.
While this would not be a problem I recently changed jobs and one of my old recommenders was not too happy and my current job is too new to ask for a recent supervisor.
Can I ask another previous supervisor along with an old recommender for the letters?
Any advice?

Yes -- I think this would be fine.

isasda66 wrote:I'm a re-applicant to Wharton and I noticed that they require two recommendations again.
While this would not be a problem I recently changed jobs and one of my old recommenders was not too happy and my current job is too new to ask for a recent supervisor.
Can I ask another previous supervisor along with an old recommender for the letters?
Any advice?

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isasda66 If you are on the board of a nonprofit or have demonstrated leadership in organizations outside of work, consider asking someone there. It gives your application a more well rounded appeal and shows a "habit of leadership" in the words of HBS.

isasda66 wrote:I'm a re-applicant to Wharton and I noticed that they require two recommendations again.
While this would not be a problem I recently changed jobs and one of my old recommenders was not too happy and my current job is too new to ask for a recent supervisor.
Can I ask another previous supervisor along with an old recommender for the letters?
Any advice?

I am excited to announce that tanmay1392 will be the Wharton moderator and lead this discussion.

He is applying to Wharton and a few other schools this year. We look forward to seeing new initiatives being taken by him for the prospective Wharton applicants.

Please join me in welcoming the new Wharton Class of 2022 moderator!

tanmay1392 Please introduce yourself when you get a chance.

Welcome! I am looking forward to finishing up my application soon!

Hey guys!

I am an Engineer from India, with an Indian MBA equivalent and ~5 years of experience. I have scaled a few Indian Tech Startups and wish to transition into a PM role, with a long term goal to get into growth mentorship.

How many applicants already with an MBA or equivalent this year?

Joe7149 wrote:Welcome! I am looking forward to finishing up my application soon!

Joe7149 Submitted?

tanmay1392 wrote:Hey guys!

I am an Engineer from India, with an Indian MBA equivalent and ~5 years of experience. I have scaled a few Indian Tech Startups and wish to transition into a PM role, with a long term goal to get into growth mentorship.

How many applicants already with an MBA or equivalent this year?

Did PM for Apple this summer albeit not from Wharton. Post here if you have questions.

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Is there a https://gmatclub.com/chat group for Wharton MBA applicants 2020 Intake ?

KRATIJAIN91 wrote:Is there a https://gmatclub.com/chat group for Wharton MBA applicants 2020 Intake ?

KRATIJAIN91

There is no such https://gmatclub.com/chat group. However, we are thinking of organizing weekly chat sessions with all prospective applicants. How many of you would be interested to participate in such a chat session?

workout wrote:

KRATIJAIN91 wrote:Is there a https://gmatclub.com/chat group for Wharton MBA applicants 2020 Intake ?

KRATIJAIN91

There is no such https://gmatclub.com/chat group. However, we are thinking of organizing weekly chat sessions with all prospective applicants. How many of you would be interested to participate in such a chat session?

I would be interested in it.

Do international students who completed their undergraduate degree in the US require a TOEFL?

The guidelines used to be that if you earned your degree at an institution that taught in English that you didn't need the TOEFL. However, I would the instructions on the app to be sure.

chimpscampi91 wrote:Do international students who completed their undergraduate degree in the US require a TOEFL?

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One very unique aspect of the Wharton MBA application process is the Group Interview. Should a candidate be selected for an interview, the first part will seem very similar to other schools (1:1 or 2:1 interview with the candidate and 1 or 2 members of either the second-year class or the AdCom). The second part will likely seem VERY different from any other business school interview or job interview. That's because it's a GROUP interview. The candidate will be in a group of 6 or so other MBA hopefuls and they will all be interviewing AT THE SAME TIME during a pretty forced discussion driven by one of several prompts that will be emailed to interviewed candidates prior to the interview.

This interview can go a lot of different ways, depending on who else is in the room and the dynamic among the interviewees. Candidates need to make sure they don't "peacock" and hog the floor but they also must insure that they aren't a shy wallflower who doesn't speak ENOUGH. They need to articulate that they can be critical of an idea without being negative towards a person. They also need to show maturity when somebody (who may be a shark / peacock) shows negative feedback towards them. Many second years who run the group interview have said that they use the group interview to weed out jerks - so make sure that you don't behave like one!

One thing you CAN'T MESS UP is how you prepare for the prompt. How you prepare for the given list of prompts is the ONE THING that you do have 100% control over. Make sure that you have insightful things to say about ALL the prompts (since you won't know which one they will choose until the interview day). You need to make sure that you REALLY DO YOUR HOMEWORK about Wharton so that you can say something insightful and unique that won't be repeated over and over again when going around the circle. Since each candidate will be asked to present their "big idea" at the start of the interview, you don't want to be saying the same thing as everybody else, especially if you are the unfortunate person who has to go last. Many applicants have found talking to Wharton alums to be especially helpful when preparing for this interview.

If an application strategy consultant may be helpful to you during your MBA application journey and in talking about the Wharton group interview process in particular, free free to reach out via the link below. https://admissionado.com/free-consultat ... sultation/ and we’ll get into it. Oh and take your time and really sink into the request form, the more stuff you say about your profile, the meatier the chat.
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workout wrote:

KRATIJAIN91 wrote:Is there a https://gmatclub.com/chat group for Wharton MBA applicants 2020 Intake ?

KRATIJAIN91

There is no such https://gmatclub.com/chat group. However, we are thinking of organizing weekly chat sessions with all prospective applicants. How many of you would be interested to participate in such a chat session?

I would be interested

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Two weeks to interview invites! How are we feeling?
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Have a friend who's also applied to Wharton and he mentioned that BOTH her recommenders got emails from Wharton thanking them personally for the great recommendation they wrote for her. I haven't spoken to my recommenders about this - but wondering if any one else has heard about this? I'm hoping that it's just an automated email that gets sent out to ALL recommenders.

(I should also flag, there is a remote possibility that my friend just fabricated this story to wind me up... she can be like that some times..)