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Do people travel every break? I’m a first year and know about Colombia, but wondering about fall break / fall long weekends in particular before planning trips back home

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Should I be stressed about the writing exam that incoming first years need to take before pre-term?

I took sponsorship from MBB and failed a class. This happen to anyone else? Can I just not graduate?

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Curious to hear what the tech recruitment scene has been like at Wharton?

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Graduating college senior going into consulting looking for someone to connect & share experience at Wharton!

How MBB experience help with Warthon application. I work in analytics and want to get an MBA to get into more strategic positions ins Tech companies.

What are some strength points I should focus on? And common we… more

I have a 700 GMAT score, is Wharton out of reach with this score? Should I retake it?

What laptop do people recommend getting?

Been doing some LinkedIn/cold email reachout to alum through the Mypenn directory. Some responded quite promptly, others I have not heard from. What has been your “success rate” of cold reach out to a… more

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Random thought: I used to be so easily impressed by people in PE/IB, until I started browsing Wharton profiles of fellow incoming MBAs.. and now I m just like, ah not another finance bro!

Does anybody else think that the Wharton Slack & Discord groups are kinda quiet/inactive compared to admit groups from other schools?

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Anyone else’s portal showing transcript “unofficial” even though you already submitted the official transcript?

Do we know when is tuition due?

Hey does anyone have recommendations on furnished apartments near rittenhouse square?

Have you already received your Wharton swag box?

In which building does everyone plan on living? I want to live where most of you will be!!

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I’m from New York and don’t have a car right now. Should I consider buy/rent a car at Philly? How do people usually get around?

Anyone knows about some Wharton Yacht week? I couldn’t find it on google search but my friend was pretty sure it’s a thing

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How do people make some extra money during the MBA? Assume tutoring can be pretty lucrative? Any Wharton specific ways of making money like a TA positions or student bars?

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Do we know what % of applicants get offers with scholarship?

When are folks generally looking to roll into Philly?

I heard there’s a discord channel for class 2023 can someone share an invite with me? I couldn’t find it anywhere :/

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Is there any other way to find a roommate situation besides the spreadsheet? Like a Facebook group or something? I haven’t figured out roomies yet...

Eyeing some of the academic fellowships at the end of the 1st year. Can alum shed some light on difficulty to get a high GPA? Does Flex core vs. Fixed core matter?

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What's it like living in Philly? Are people worried that the filth might bother them esp. if moving from a clean city like Portland?

So... how’s the dating scene at Wharton? Female here... I see disproportional ratio of Asian male < female...

Currently 1.5 YOE and planning to apply in 2-3 years. Wharton is by far my number 1 choice (over H/S). I WANT TO BE YOU PEOPLE.

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Crossing my finger so hard 🤞 for preterm to be in person 😂

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