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Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion: The Most Important Thing to Remember

Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion: The Most Important Thing to Remember

The most important thing to remember during your Team Based Discussion at Wharton is to adhere to Wharton’s DNA: “Knowledge for Action and Collaborative Innovation.” However, a lot of MBA candidates come in thinking it’s all about coming up with the best idea. However, it's not and here's why.

Imposter Syndrome: A Sign of Success, Not Failure.

Imposter Syndrome: A Sign of Success, Not Failure.

The weight of imposter syndrome can be soul-crushing. Especially, when numerous MBA application deadlines are nearing. The overshadowing worry you feel that you are not worthy to be accepted into business school is real. The good news is that this feeling is temporary and is often accompanied by an achievement.

THE STAR METHOD FOR MBA ESSAYS

THE STAR METHOD FOR MBA ESSAYS

The STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) offers a straightforward format you can use to answer MBA interview questions. Prompts that ask you to provide a real-life example of how you handled a certain kind of situation at work in the past. But it is an excellent method to use for MBA essay writing too.

15 “Interpersonal Characteristics” to Consider for your Wharton LOR

15 “Interpersonal Characteristics” to Consider for your Wharton LOR

The Wharton admissions committee wants the person who knows you the best at work – usually a direct supervisor – to attest to your skills, achievements, and qualities. They need that first-person POV brought to the table. Wharton wants to get the nuanced insight and real-world examples of how you perform with others.

Difficulty Deciphering Wharton's Letter of Recommendation Questions? 

Difficulty Deciphering Wharton's Letter of Recommendation Questions? 

Wharton changed the letter of recommendation questions for the 2017 candidates to make them different to what other business schools usually ask. This article will help shed some light on significant pointers to make your MBA application package as competitive as possible.

PERSONALIZING YOUR INTERESTS IN AN MBA PROGRAM

PERSONALIZING YOUR INTERESTS IN AN MBA PROGRAM

The simplest and most important thing you can do to improve your "Why B-School X" portion of career goals essay is to personalize any and all content. Make anything you write about the school specific to you. Make it specific to your experience and your desires. Or make it specific to what you require from a program.

MBA Application Enemy #1? Procrastinating.

MBA Application Enemy #1? Procrastinating.

With business school deadlines nearing and the atmosphere in the air possibly becoming more stressful every minute, the last thing you want is to feel stuck. Are you procrastinating working on your MBA applications? We have four tips to stop procrastinating, not tomorrow... but - right now!

10 Steps To Deciphering Wharton Electives

10 Steps To Deciphering Wharton Electives

Wharton is one of the few schools that require you to declare a major and select electives before entering their MBA program. But how do you determine what those MBA classes are ahead of your arrival? Well, you will have to do some business school research. Here is a step-to-step guide to help you decipher the process.

Things You Must Know Before Writing Your Essays

Things You Must Know Before Writing Your Essays

When approaching writing your MBA admissions goals essay, you have to get into the right mindset. Always think, "I must answer the question directly, at a high level. Thus, my long-term goal should be front and center.”

The Biggest MBA Essay Writing Tip

The Biggest MBA Essay Writing Tip

Summertime is essentially the MBA application prep season. There are a ton of things to think about when applying to business school, almost to the point of being overwhelming. Overwhelmed by the MBA essay writing process? Use a simple matrix to ensure you cover all your bases.

Tactical Aspects To Wharton’s Curriculum

Tactical Aspects To Wharton’s Curriculum

Wharton believes their differentiation is in their thought leadership and faculty research. What does this mean to future MBA applicants to Wharton? Well, we need to decipher it. The most valuable guide you can read if you want to apply to Wharton is the Wharton’s MBA Resource Guide.

Wharton's New Dean: A New Direction for Wharton?

Wharton's New Dean: A New Direction for Wharton?

In July 2020, Wharton appointed a new Dean Erika James. How can you use this information to apply for your MBA to Wharton this year? You can capitalize on any new direction by including it in your essay. Wharton's pedagogy, culture of innovation, and learning environment has survived several deans.

Deciphering Wharton’s “Knowledge for Action” and “Collaborative Innovation”

Deciphering Wharton’s “Knowledge for Action” and “Collaborative Innovation”

Wharton believes their differentiation is in their thought leadership and faculty research. They believe they offer students a superior educational experience due to opportunities they provide to translate intellectual capital into better management knowledge.

Balancing your MBA life

Balancing your MBA life

How to balance your MBA life with only 168 hours in a week? Are you currently balancing your MBA life the way you want? Harry Kraemer is the author of Your 168: Finding Purpose and Satisfaction in a Values-Based Life. In this book, Kraemer has an exercise to help you find out how to balance your MBA life.