The Wharton MBA program is known for its flexibility, offering a wide range of elective courses and a hands-on approach to learning. The program emphasizes the importance of understanding the inner workings of a company in order to be an effective leader. In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk podcast, Accepted founder Linda Abraham talks with Blair Mannix, Executive Director of Graduate Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, about the Wharton MBA program, "the Wharton Way," the team-based interview, and much more.

In this episode:
0:00 Welcome Blair Mannix, Executive Director of Graduate Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School
1:56 A basic overview of The Wharton School and it's distinctive elements
3:21 The support available to students at The Wharton School
4:13 The Wharton Way
7:15 What is new at Wharton
8:46 The Wharton School's relationship and AI in the news
10:47 Application trends in term of geography and sectors
13:49 Blair Mannix dispels common misconceptions about Wharton
16:07 GMAT Focus and admissions
17:23 What is new for the 2023-2024 MBA application
18:34 The appropriate role of ChatGPT in The Wharton School application process
20:35 Is there a proliferation of pity essays?
23:51 Is the Optional Essay truly optional?
25:55 The application review process at The Wharton School
28:12 Team-based discussions at Wharton
31:08 The most common mistake made during team-based discussions.
32:35 Advice for future applicants
34:14 The Moelis Advance Access Program
27:34 How reapplicants are reviewed at Wharton
40:07 The future of the business of MBA admissions

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