MBA ADMISSIONS BLOG

December 2009 Information Session Schedule

2009-11-24T19:59:00Z

The daily information sessions held by the Wharton MBA Admissions Office will end on 11 December 2009, and will resume on 19 January 2010.

There will also be no class visits, student tours, student lunches available beginning Thursday, December 3, 2009 but will resume on Tuesday January 19, 2010 (Final Exams/Winter Break).

See our visit page for more information. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Thank you for your interest in our program.

--The Wharton MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Staff

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

2009-11-24T19:54:00Z

In honor of the US Thanksgiving holiday, the Wharton MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Office will operate on the following university-wide schedule:

Wed, 25 Nov 09: Information Session will be held at at 1:00 pm rather than the usual 3:00 time. The office will close at 2:00 pm
Thu, 26 Nov 09: CLOSED
Fri, 27 Nov 09: CLOSED
Mon, 30 Dec 00: OFFICE REOPENS at 9am

Announcing: Chat with the MBA Program Office!

2009-11-23T22:03:00Z

Please join us on Wednesday November 25th at 6 PM EST (Philadelphia time) for a prospective student chat. We are featuring Andrew Solarz, Associate Director of Student Life. Join us and get a sense of life outside of the classroom. You will have the opportunity to chat with current students and the MBA Admissions Office as well. Click here to launch the chat, we look forward to speaking with you then!

Wharton MBA Round 1 Mid-Release Decisions Have Been Posted!

2009-11-12T22:06:00Z

Round 1 mid-release decisions have now been posted.

All Round 1 applicants may check their application status through their online application accounts! Each applicant will receive one of two decisions: an invitation to interview or deny without an interview.

Those individuals who are invited to interview will find instructions on how to set up an interview in their online decision letters.

Thank you all for your interest in our program and your patience during the application review process.

--The Wharton MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team

Tips on the Wharton MBA Admissions Interview

2009-11-11T18:33:00Z

Invited to an interview? Here are some tips directly from the Admissions Committee to to help prepare you…

PURPOSE

Interviews provide additional information about your candidacy that is included in the final reviews of your application. As such interviews, are not the decisive factor in your admissions decision. In most cases, interviews are fairly consistent with the application. At Wharton, the person who interviews you will not have read your application. Remember to bring a copy of your resume to the interview.

STRUCTURE

Interviews are blind, which reduces bias as your interviewer will have no preconceived ideas of your ability or personality based on your written application.

Interviews may include behavioral questions. Questions may center on specific examples or detailed descriptions of events, projects or experience that demonstrate how situations you’ve faced in the past have been handled and what you learned from them. Behavioral interviewing assumes that past performance predicts future behavior.

No advance preparation is required. Questions are straightforward and cover topics such as why you seek an MBA, why you feel you are a good fit for Wharton (vice versa), what your career goals are, how you spend your spare time, what you value, about what you are passionate, etc. You will not be asked analyze a case study or demonstrate your mastery of particular subjects.

All interviews carry equal weight. There is no advantage to interviewing on-campus or with an admissions staff member. Arrange the type of interview that is most convenient for you.

GENERAL TIPS

Interviews are dialogues or exchange between two people. Steer away from pre-rehearsed speech and over reliance on your résumé. We are interested in getting to know you as an individual, so follow the cues of the interviewer.

The exact length of the interview does not indicate how well the interview went. While we schedule 30 minute interviews, they may vary a bit. Deviations from the schedule are random and unrelated to the candidate.

Do not expect the interviewer to give you feedback – literally or figuratively. Be careful to avoid any interpretation of verbal or non-verbal communication, as both may mislead you.

Interviews are not a popularity contest. The interviewer is assessing your fit for the Wharton MBA program, not whether or not the two of you would make good or best friends.

The key is to relax, be genuine, and enjoy the opportunity for us to get to know one another.

Announcing: Chat with current students and the MBA Admissions Office!

2009-11-09T17:41:00Z

Join us for a chat with current students and the Wharton MBA Admissions Office. Have your questions answered and get the student expereince first hand!

Date: 11 October2009
Time: 6:00pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST) or "Philly" Time
Where: Click here to launch the live chat

Experience Wharton...On Campus!

2009-10-23T20:05:00Z

Visit Wharton and experience our globally-recognized classroom environment and vibrant community!

The visit program is held Monday through Thursday each week; there are no class visits, tours or student lunches available on Fridays.

As you plan your visit, please pay close attention to the Admissions Blog for information about closings for holidays, exams, and spring and winter recess.

When you visit Wharton's campus, you may:

attend classes;
join a student for lunch;
take a campus tour;
sit in on an information session hosted by an Admissions Committee member; and/or
socialize with students at Pub Night (on Thursdays only).

Please see the Visit Wharton section of our website for our office location and to view a class schedule (class schedules will be posted later this month). We also provide class visit schedules to visitors upon arrival.

We look forward to seeing you on campus!

--The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team

Announcing: A Themed Chat, "The Lauder Program at Wharton"

2009-10-23T13:23:00Z

Join us!

28 October 2009: Nellie Kanjo, Associate Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, The Lauder Institute

Nellie Kanjo will be the host of our bi-weekly online chat for 28 October 2009. She'll be offering prospective students the chance to learn more about the first joint-degree program in international management, the MBA with the Wharton School and an MA with the Lauder Institute. The dual degree prepares future business leaders by integrating the Wharton MBA with an MA in International Studies from Penn's School of Arts & Sciences.

Date: 28 October 2009

Time: 6:00pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST) or "Philly" Time

Where: student2student discussion board (click on the "chat" tab)

No Class Visits During Exam Week or Fall Break

2009-10-20T21:24:00Z

If you plan on visiting campus from Wednesday, October 21st to Wednesday, October 28th, please be advised that due to Final Exam period and Fall Break there will be no classes, lunches with students or campus tours during this time. Though we will not have formal visit days during this period, we welcome you to visit campus and join us for an information session which takes place Monday through Friday at 3 P.M. EST. Please click here to arrange your visit to the Wharton School. We look forward to having you on campus soon!

Next Steps for Wharton MBA and MBA/MA Lauder Round 1 Applicants!

2009-10-13T20:55:00Z

Hello all Round 1 Wharton MBA and MBA/MA Lauder applicants. Here are key dates and information about the next steps in the application process.

Interview Invitations

There is no particular order in which interview invitations are released. Release dates depend upon multiple factors, including our recruiting schedule. Instructions on how to arrange an interview are provided at the time of invitation. Options include on-campus, hub or alumni locations. All interviews carry equal weight.

	Interview Invites Begin	Mid-Release*
Round 1	October 22, 2009	November 12, 2009

*all applicants will receive an invitation to interview or a deny without an interview decision by this date.

Final Decision Release Date

	Final Decision Release Date
Round 1	December 18, 2009

All decisions (interview invitations, mid and final release) will be posted online and may be checked via the apply/check status link on the home page of our website.

Experience Wharton....On Campus!

2009-09-18T18:01:00Z

Visit Wharton and experience our globally-recognized classroom environment and vibrant community!

The visit program is held Monday through Thursday each week; there are no class visits, tours or student lunches available on Fridays.

As you plan your visit, please pay close attention to the Admissions Blog for information about closings for holidays, exams, and spring and winter recess.

When you visit Wharton's campus, you may:

attend classes;
join a student for lunch;
take a campus tour;
sit in on an information session hosted by an Admissions Committee member; and/or
socialize with students at Pub Night (on Thursdays only).

We look forward to seeing you on campus!

--The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team

Announcing A Themed Chat: "Educational Loans for International Students"

2009-09-04T14:51:00Z

Join us!

10 September 2009: Nathan Franklin, Director of Wharton MBA Financial Aid

The MBA Financial Aid Team will be hosting a chat for international students interested in educational loans. Please join Nathan Franklin, Director of MBA Financial Aid, for an online chat on 10 September 2009.

Questions to be covered include borrowing with and without U.S. cosigners, determining your loan eligibility, required documents for educational loans in the United States, and the timing of loan applications and disbursements.

Date: 10 September 2009
Time: 6:00 PM EST, or "Philly" Time
Where: Wharton MBA "Interact With Us" Chatroom

We look forward to chatting with you!

--The Wharton MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team

Upcoming Info Session Cancellations -- September 2009

2009-08-20T16:53:00Z

In honor of the US Labor Day holiday, the Wharton MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Office will operate on the following schedule:

Friday, 04 September 2009: Information session will be CANCELED. The office will close at 2:00 pm
Monday, 7 September, 2009: Office is closed for observance of Labor Day
Thursday, 10 September 2009: Information session will be CANCELED.

Please plan your schedule accordingly if you plan to visit us. Thank you for your interest in Wharton.

--The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team

Wharton Women in Business Hosts Student Coffee Chats

2009-08-18T02:38:00Z

The members of Wharton Women in Business (WWIB) are hosting a few student coffee chats over the next several weeks. Join WWIB members and find out more about the culture and community here at Wharton.

22 August 2009 Seattle, WA 11:00AM - Noon

23 August 2009 New York, NY 2:00PM- 3PM

29 August 2009 Toronto, Canada 11:00AM - Noon

If the Wharton Women in Business aren't hosting a chat near you, remember to check back in December when they will announce a number of new locations and times for coffee chats over winter break.

Wharton MBA Online Application is Now Live!

2009-08-13T21:26:00Z

The Admission Commitee is happy to announce that the online application for the Wharton MBA Program has just gone live! If you plan to apply for the entering Fall 2010 class, you may now begin...

We wish you the best of luck with the MBA application process!

--Wharton MBA Admissions & Financial Aid