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.
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?
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.
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The Biggest MBA Essay Writing Tip
Tactical Aspects To Wharton’s Curriculum
Wharton's New Dean: A New Direction for Wharton?
Deciphering Wharton’s “Knowledge for Action” and “Collaborative Innovation”
The Real Value of LinkedIn with Respect To B-School?
What's the real value of LinkedIn with respect to business school? Determining how realistic your business school goals are - especially your short-term goal - as well as what business schools are the most appropriate for your goals. Overwhelmingly, b-schools will look at your short-term goals from a recruiter's POV.
Letters Of Recommendation: When You Can't Ask Your Current Boss. Now what?
What happens if your current workplace does not support you going off to business school? If your current boss is unwilling to write you a letter of recommendation? Or you just can't ask them because it might jeopardize your current work situation? Well, this actually happens a lot. Luckily, we have five reasons and resolutions for this.
WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER WRITE YOUR OWN LOR’S
For one, it’s unethical. But even if you don’t care about that, you run the risk, of looking like a newb, as somebody who does not write a lot of recommendations. Secondly, you run the risk making your LOR's sound similar to each other. Thirdly, you run the risk of the LOR’s sounding very similar to your essays.
THE IDEAL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION SCENARIO
What MBA applicants should be doing right now (earlier on in the application process) and without letting the cat out of the bag, approach your boss. Only do this if you think your boss is going to be receptive to you applying to business school. Gage to see how supportive they are and if they would provide you an LOR.
HBS Spends Millions for Hybrid Classrooms
6 tips on sending follow up emails
In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Rebecca Zucker , who is an executive coach and a founding Partner at Next Step Partners , speaks about how to not feel awkward sending a follow up email. Especially having to do it multiple times. Zucker mentions six tips to help you get the resonse you need.
Yale's new pre-interview assignment
Candidates who are invited to the Yale SOM interview are asked to submit a quote of their own in advance to discuss in further detail at the interview. The quote exchange will only last a few minutes. Think about where you stand with Dean Charles’ claim and why. Has someone with a different perspective challenged or changed your thinking?
Pursuing an MBA program for the right or wrong reason?
How to make your MBA application package competitive in 2021
How to make your MBA application package competitive in 2021? Engaging in virtual MBA events is crucial. If you have waived the standardized tests, demonstrating quantitative analysis skills is even more important. Showing resilience and growth during the pandemic is an opportunity to make your MBA application shine.
How to communicate effectively at your next MBA networking opportunity
How to be an effective communicator at your next MBA networking event? Take the pressure off. Walk into a conversation with your head held high, your confidence will come through. Quality over quantity. Have a genuine interest and concern for the person you are conversing with. Be prepared. Know your outcome. Be yourself.