MBA Chat — November 15, 2000

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Wharton Chat with Alex Brown

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:03:02 PM)
First I want to welcome you all to Accepted.com's Wharton admissions chat.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:03:12 PM)
I also want to welcome Alex Brown, Associate Director of Wharton's Admissions Committee, and in advance, Shana Johnston, a second year student who will join us later this evening. And last but not least, I want to welcome Paul Bodine and Cindy Tokumitsu, two of Accepted.com's editors.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:03:22 PM)
Thanks to everyone for joining.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:03:29 PM)
We encourage dialogue and discussion, but I would like to suggest a structure to make it easier to follow the threads of conversation. So here is the protocol:

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:03:36 PM)
We will post material to the chat. If you have a question on that material, please type a '?' and then your question. I and/or other participants will reply. If one of you wants to comment on the current topic, please jump right in. If you want to start a different topic, please type '?'.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:03:44 PM)
Final request: We would like to avoid the brief summary of qualifications (or even the long laundry list) followed by the question, "Can I qualify?" Or "What are my chances?" This isn't the forum for that kind of question.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:03:53 PM)
Other than that limitation, this is your chance to ask questions about Wharton's program and admissions policies. But I would like to take advantage of my position as host and ask the first questions.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:04:00 PM)
How is an application processed at Wharton?

sequoia3 (ID=140) (Nov 15, 2000 9:04:16 PM)
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alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:04:48 PM)
It is read by a grad assistant... then reviewed by an associate director (like me) then either to committee for further discussion or to the director for final approval.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:05:01 PM)
What are the role and importance of essays and interviews in the process relative to GPA and GMAT?

rick76 (ID=137) (Nov 15, 2000 9:05:45 PM)
Alex, how important are the references related to extracurricular activities?

wendy99 (ID=132) (Nov 15, 2000 9:06:14 PM)
Is it an advantage that the applicant has business background?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:06:16 PM)
gpa and gmat = whether you can handle the curriculum and do well academically (about 60% are admissible here I think) essays, LORs and interview = whether they are admitted (or at least to a large extent.)

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:06:19 PM)
What's your average GMAT?

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alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:06:41 PM)
GMAT = 700

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:06:48 PM)
W no

C21Jwala (ID=126) (Nov 15, 2000 9:06:49 PM)
?

galovejane (ID=130) (Nov 15, 2000 9:06:53 PM)
?Alex, as the office of admission gave me wrong interview location. I was late for 1 hour for my Wharton Adcom interview. Will this incident put negative effect on my assessment?

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:07:04 PM)
Let's hold the questions for a minute, OK?

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:07:08 PM)
sure

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:07:32 PM)
Wharton has historically been friendly to re-applicants. The re-app essay is required, but the other two essays are optional for re-applicants. When should a re-applicant write the other two essays?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:08:35 PM)
we rather they remain optional unless there is REAL improvement in those essays

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:08:50 PM)
This one was submitted by someone who could not attend the chat:

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:09:00 PM)
I read in the application instructions that a third recommendation may be submitted if it will add value. I actually have a third letter that is from someone whom I supervised (my other two letters were my supervisors). I think this letter can provide insight into my leadership and team work skills, but want to get a gauge on how receptive they will be to me sending in three letters.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:09:29 PM)
If you were to choose 3 attributes you would like to see in Wharton students, what would they be?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:09:48 PM)
no problem, as long as it adds a different perspective (ADDS value) probably a good idea to specify in the optional essay which is the third reco

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:10:33 PM)
If you were to choose 3 attributes you would like to see in Wharton students, what would they be?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:10:40 PM)
good citizens, leaders, entrepreneurial spirit (sure there are a couple of others)

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:10:54 PM)
What are they? I'm not real strict about "3"

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:10:54 PM)
dear alex, I just interviewed at wharton. I have a question about that. my interviewer was a person who had never done any finance, he is a strategy consultant, he knew very little about structured finance that I have done for the last few years, so towards the end of the interview he asked me if can handle the finance classes at wharton!!! I am just wondering how can a person evaluate someone whose work they know so little about? what are your policies regarding those type of grad. assistant interviews?? thanks.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:11:01 PM)
It's your turn now. Please post your questions by typing a "?" and the question.

C21Jwala (ID=126) (Nov 15, 2000 9:11:22 PM)
?

Ken (ID=123) (Nov 15, 2000 9:11:22 PM)
? Is there any benefit between submitting your application now or in another few weeks? Rumor is that all the sharks apply in the first few weeks.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:11:30 PM)
team skills, communication skills all are somewhat related I think ... and have a reasonable plan (for being in b-school)

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:11:55 PM)
K its a rumor ...

C21Jwala (ID=126) (Nov 15, 2000 9:12:00 PM)
?I applied in late October. Has the review process started and when is the earliest I can expect to hear from Wharton?

galovejane (ID=130) (Nov 15, 2000 9:12:15 PM)
?Alex, as the office of admissions gave me wrong location, I was late for 1 hour for my Wharton Adcom interview. Will it put negative effect on my assessment? Thanks.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:12:17 PM)
apply by mid Jan and you are in great shape I would think ... and likely much later

Ban (ID=141) (Nov 15, 2000 9:12:21 PM)
? When is the best time for re-applicantion?

AshishKaul (ID=133) (Nov 15, 2000 9:12:22 PM)
?

wendy99 (ID=132) (Nov 15, 2000 9:12:28 PM)
? how important is working experience? Does graduate school count?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:12:34 PM)
C mid jan

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:12:43 PM)
B same as first time app

rick76 (ID=137) (Nov 15, 2000 9:12:46 PM)
? alex, how important are the references related to extracurricular activities?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:13:11 PM)
W we are looking at the outcomes of your experiences and your choices

AshishKaul (ID=133) (Nov 15, 2000 9:13:21 PM)
?

AshishKaul (ID=133) (Nov 15, 2000 9:13:24 PM)
I have an interview in New Delhi, India on Dec 13. Should I submit my application only after completing the interview? Any particular rationale?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:13:42 PM)
R ALL is important

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:14:06 PM)
Ian, I think Alex missed your question. could you repost it?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:14:06 PM)
A yes after ... and reread your essays b4 submitting etc.

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:14:10 PM)
? dear alex I forgot to put a ? in front of my question, could you please read it on top? or shall I retype??

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:14:21 PM)
I retype

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:14:31 PM)
ok...

Ken (ID=123) (Nov 15, 2000 9:14:49 PM)
? My GMAT is in 680 but more heavily weighted to the verbal portion — say 90 some for the verbal versus 70 some for the math. However, I believe other factors included in my application compensate for this lower weighting (heavy analytical job responsibilities, good academic record in undergrad., etc.). Would the optional essay be a good place to briefly spell these out? Or should I just assume the admission committee will add all those things up on their own?

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:14:51 PM)
galove can you also repost your question?

galovejane (ID=130) (Nov 15, 2000 9:15:00 PM)
ok.

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:15:10 PM)
? linda can I cut and paste, it does not work from here?

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:15:20 PM)
No. I think you need to retype it. Sorry.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:15:30 PM)
K Don't assume anything... while not making any excuses

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:15:40 PM)
ok thanks...

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:15:41 PM)
? how do u evaluate different sections of GMAT score? Do you focus more on verbal or math?

wendy99 (ID=132) (Nov 15, 2000 9:15:42 PM)
? what are the strongest areas wharton?

rick76 (ID=137) (Nov 15, 2000 9:15:50 PM)
? Would you prefer work related reference over extracurricular, especially if you are are-applicant and you only ask for one reference?

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:15:52 PM)
? do you pay attention to AWA also?

galovejane (ID=130) (Nov 15, 2000 9:16:03 PM)
?Alex, as office of admissions gave me wrong location info, I was late for 1 hour for my Adcom interview. Will it put negative effect on the assessment of my interview?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:16:10 PM)
H we do look at both the verbal and math section separately and combined

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happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:16:22 PM)
I took GMAT last month and scored 730, with verbal 88% and math 97%

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happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:16:38 PM)
? do you have a benchmark for TOEFL?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:16:40 PM)
H for consistency purposes (i.e. poor awa and GREAT essays is not very consistent?)

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:16:57 PM)
My AWA is 5.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:17:20 PM)
H, we look at toefl and the verbal gmat together, no minimums, but average is about 270 (I THINK??)

Ban (ID=141) (Nov 15, 2000 9:17:41 PM)
? Is it a problem to take GMAT too many times?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:17:42 PM)
H don't retake :)

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:17:49 PM)
? My toefl was only 243, cos I was not used to CAT test then

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:17:52 PM)
B no, but its costly :)

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:17:58 PM)
but my GMAT verbal was not that bad

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:18:07 PM)
? will 243 be too low?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:18:23 PM)
H try to get it waived, or retake it ... obviously you can do better?

C21Jwala (ID=126) (Nov 15, 2000 9:18:39 PM)
?Philadelphia is not an entrepreneurial hotbed as is Boston (MIT/Harvard) or CA (Stanford). In order for me to compare W with these schools, can you give me a feel for what % of W students start their own companies within two years of graduating?

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:19:07 PM)
? can fluent English at interview and good GMAT verbal justify a Toefl waive?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:19:26 PM)
C don't know, but its VERY entrepreneurial here, oldest entrepreneurial center I think, great strength in e-commerce and w/ west trek etc. we get access to the hotbeds.

Ken (ID=123) (Nov 15, 2000 9:19:55 PM)
? When is the new facility due to be completed?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:19:59 PM)
H email me later its case by case

Ban (ID=141) (Nov 15, 2000 9:19:59 PM)
? How important is it to keep the 1000 word count in reapplication essay 1?

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:20:20 PM)
? alex may I have your email address please?

AshishKaul (ID=133) (Nov 15, 2000 9:20:27 PM)
Alex: What are the opportunities for taking courses in Analytic Finance and/or Econometrics?

galovejane (ID=130) (Nov 15, 2000 9:20:43 PM)
Linda, how about my question?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:20:43 PM)
B just use the framework wisely. We don't count words (that's pretty boring) but we look at your judgment and get a sense when an SA is too long?

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:21:01 PM)
? alex I just interviewed at wharton. my interviewer was a person who had never done any finance, he is a strategy consultant, he knew very little about my work (structured finance) which I have been doing for a few years now, and probably had no idea about my future plans (totally different field). So towards the end of the interview he asked me if I can handle the finance classes at wharton!!! I am just wondering how can a person evaluate someone whose work they know so little about? he probably thinks I cannot handle wharton only because our fields were so very different! What are your policies regarding this type of grad. assistant interviews? thanks.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:21:13 PM)
A check our curriculum on our website.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:21:21 PM)
Alex, galove asked about a situation where he received the wrong location to his interview and consequently was an hour late. He wants to know if that will be held against him.

rick76 (ID=137) (Nov 15, 2000 9:21:35 PM)
? Alex, do you value work references more than extracurricular, especially if you are a re-applicant?

galovejane (ID=130) (Nov 15, 2000 9:21:56 PM)
thanks, linda

Ban (ID=141) (Nov 15, 2000 9:22:49 PM)
? To address my weakness in 1st application and to update new development, I think I probably need to rewrite many stuff in my essay, what strategy should I take in repeating old information (while keeping the 3 page length)?

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:23:17 PM)
? how important is community services/personal background? Do you prefer seeing sth. other than professional experiences?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:23:26 PM)
GA email me (alexbr@wharton.upenn.edu) I our interviewers come from many backgrounds and we do not try to match people up. I think they do a good job of getting to the real issues, and sometimes that means asking a reasonably basic (to the interviewee) question. Hope it did not offend

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:24:19 PM)
R use xc reference as an optional reference I think

cindy tokumitsu (ID=129) (Nov 15, 2000 9:24:29 PM)
? This on behalf of a client: Is it always better to have an interview if possible? What weight is placed on the interview relative to the essays and recs?

rick76 (ID=137) (Nov 15, 2000 9:24:31 PM)
If I worked with lots of volunteers, would a reference from a fellow volunteer be of any value?

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:24:34 PM)
? i'm in Pittsburgh but won't be able to drive over for an interview, do you have and alumni here in pitt?

Ken (ID=123) (Nov 15, 2000 9:24:54 PM)
? I already visited Wharton, however Wharton is visiting my country through an MBA fair. Are these MBA fairs just information sessions or do they present opportunities to make an impression on the admissions staff?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:24:57 PM)
H VERY important, we want to know who YOU are, what's important to YOU, and how you may make wharton better for being here, what are you passionate about??

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:25:17 PM)
H yes, try the website.

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:25:18 PM)
Thx, alex

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:25:26 PM)
? alex, did you ask me to email you? is that addressed to me?

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:25:29 PM)
I'll try the interview page.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:25:40 PM)
Ian, I think it was for you and galove.

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:25:45 PM)
And, thank you for the email address.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:25:54 PM)
K just fairs no matter if you attend

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:26:08 PM)
I yes 4 U2

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:26:43 PM)
? will it be a disadvantage when I generally work quite independently?

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:26:47 PM)
Alex, Cindy asked about the relative importance of the interviews vis a vis the essays and recs. Is it always a good idea to interview?

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:26:55 PM)
? I mean not much team playing background.

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:26:57 PM)
? alex thanks, how do you view a re-applicant taking a class in finance to show one's eagerness??

galovejane (ID=130) (Nov 15, 2000 9:27:14 PM)
?Alex, when Wharton starts to review applications?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:27:35 PM)
YES, interview PLEASE three all important and should be used to convince us to admit.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:27:46 PM)
G now :)

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:28:00 PM)
I fine, hope you benefited from it.

wendy99 (ID=132) (Nov 15, 2000 9:28:11 PM)
? What percentage of wharton students have a science or engineering background?

galovejane (ID=130) (Nov 15, 2000 9:28:30 PM)
thank, Alex

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:28:43 PM)
? how do you evaluate an independent worker's team-playing spirit?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:28:43 PM)
W don't know, but we publish the info on our website?

wendy99 (ID=132) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:00 PM)
I'll check

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:01 PM)
wendy I think you can visit the class profile page

sequoia3 (ID=140) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:09 PM)
? Is the on-campus [interview] valuable more valuable/impressive than a local one (with an alumnus, I presume)? I live ~2000 mi from Philly...

C21Jwala (ID=126) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:09 PM)
? Many schools play up the fact that they are small schools (though I personally think a larger school offers opportunities to meet a larger set of diverse people). Have you found any disadvantages of being a big school?

wendy99 (ID=132) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:10 PM)
thanks happy

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:12 PM)
happy, you can also look for non-professional examples of team experience.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:19 PM)
H try to think of other examples if that's the case? Relate the second SA question to an experience

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:22 PM)
For instance sport or community service, musical bands, etc.

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:33 PM)
? what percent of incoming class constitutes re-applicants??

sequoia3 (ID=140) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:33 PM)
on-campus interview, that is

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:41 PM)
good point, linda, thx

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:55 PM)
C NO, honestly, in this case big IS good

Ban (ID=141) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:56 PM)
? In re-applicant, I need to readdress the weakness ie to rewrite many staff again, also to put in new development, what strategy I should take? Kind of worried about getting too Long?

Ken (ID=123) (Nov 15, 2000 9:29:58 PM)
? Alex I have read a few of your chats in various rooms — Thank you they are very informative. If you have a GMAT that is in the range but as said before more verbally focused I have often seen your response to be take the GMAT again or take a math course. However, I believe that other pieces in my file outweigh that issue. Is it basically the admission committee feeling that you should just fix any problem (i.e retake gmat, etc.) Or can those things make up for the difference.

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:30:09 PM)
Let's hold the questions and let Alex catch up.

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:30:35 PM)
yeah, sorry for our bombing questions

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:30:42 PM)
B as long as your essay is well structured, then if it is longer, that is fine, but don't start repeating stuff etc.

Ban (ID=141) (Nov 15, 2000 9:31:18 PM)
? Don't I need to rewrite old info to give them new light?

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:31:29 PM)
Sequoia asked about the importance of interviewing on campus if you don't live near Philly.

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elmo (ID=143) (Nov 15, 2000 9:31:51 PM)
If you are on a limited schedule for an on-campus Wharton interview, what would you recommend seeing or doing aside from the interview, assuming you could only choose one (i.e., class, student lunch etc.)?

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alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:04 PM)
K be careful, we deal with strong applicant pools all around, the balance of your app needs to be such that all round you are strong. Y is the math score weaker?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:12 PM)
Hey shana

edward (ID=139) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:23 PM)
? alex, What are waived the application fee?

Linda Abraham (ID=128) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:25 PM)
Welcome, Shana Johnston, second year student at Wharton.

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:36 PM)
hi, shana

sdjohnston (ID=146) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:36 PM)
Hi Alex, sorry I'm late — my telecom discussion group ran late this evening.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:45 PM)
E go to classes, lunch with students, info session, Thursday = pub night @ 4:30

AshishKaul (ID=133) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:48 PM)
Hey Shana!

Ken (ID=123) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:49 PM)
?Math is 75% verbal is 93% total 690 — finance/acct background

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:57 PM)
K NO problem

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:32:58 PM)
Shana, how do you see the classes? Is it very competitive?

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:33:18 PM)
Or amiable?

sdjohnston (ID=146) (Nov 15, 2000 9:33:22 PM)
Each cohort is fairly different, but overall the class environ is not very competitive.

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:33:31 PM)
thanx

Ken (ID=123) (Nov 15, 2000 9:33:37 PM)
Thanks alex

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:33:38 PM)
?how big is the cohort?

sdjohnston (ID=146) (Nov 15, 2000 9:33:42 PM)
Students are very willing to help each other out — whether in class or out.

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:33:47 PM)
?how many hours do you study each week?

sdjohnston (ID=146) (Nov 15, 2000 9:33:51 PM)
Cohort is usually 60 to 65 students.

sdjohnston (ID=146) (Nov 15, 2000 9:34:02 PM)
Depends on the week!

rick76 (ID=137) (Nov 15, 2000 9:34:03 PM)
? Alex, is it negative for re-applicants to apply in late November / early December?

C21Jwala (ID=126) (Nov 15, 2000 9:34:04 PM)
?Shana, can you please update us on your background... thanks!

happy (ID=135) (Nov 15, 2000 9:34:06 PM)
? that's a big cohort

Ban (ID=141) (Nov 15, 2000 9:34:10 PM)
? How is wharton good for social enterprise career?

wendy99 (ID=132) (Nov 15, 2000 9:34:12 PM)
?My AWA is only 4.5, is it too low?

sdjohnston (ID=146) (Nov 15, 2000 9:34:33 PM)
:My background: liberal arts women's college, invest banking for a 1 1/2 years, corp dev for an insurance co

ian (ID=134) (Nov 15, 2000 9:34:44 PM)
? alex, what percentage of incoming class is re-applicants?

golden (ID=142) (Nov 15, 2000 9:35:00 PM)
?alex, under what circumstances is adcom interested in the 3rd letter of rec? I have 2 from supervisors at different jobs, thinking of submitting a 3rd from someone who reported to me. What do you think?

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:35:11 PM)
I 10% admit rate is 21%

sdjohnston (ID=146) (Nov 15, 2000 9:35:21 PM)
The skills you learn at Wharton are great for running any enterprise — and NPOs are desperately in need of good mgmt.

alex@wharton (ID=131) (Nov 15, 2000 9:35:45 PM)
G no problem, does it add value (your call) and specify in the opt essay which is which.