Most Active Articles 2013-06-19T22:31:16.682-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:wharton-school Phil Mintz pmintz563 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17489694367359011189-aab383450360946d2f40c01d3e1f5c06 2013-04-25T18:22:27.977-04:00

Last week Wharton’s dean, Thomas S. Robertson, announced that he’d be stepping down from his post at the end of June 2014.

Last week Wharton’s dean, Thomas S. Robertson, announced that he’d be stepping down from his post at the end of June 2014. http://blog.accepted.com/2013/04/25/whartons-dean-robertson-announces-end-of-deanship/ Linda Abraham labraham396 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6301724682280666903-8f4727d7e774605e1cc1a5f23dec0ad6 2013-06-18T10:01:29.879-04:00

Don’t ooze into your presentation. Plunge into your business presentation introduction like a knife thrower throws his knife – point first!

Don’t ooze into your presentation. Plunge into your business presentation introduction like a knife thrower throws his knife – point first! http://www.ihatepresentations.com/business-presentation-introduction/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11854194965320122162-ac5d0e8eeb918db45fdb384cc5508b94 2013-03-04T11:13:49.955-05:00

How to defy expectations on “the vision thing.”

How to defy expectations on “the vision thing.” http://poetsandquants.com/2013/03/04/perfecting-the-careers-goals-essay/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10804852289039375132-1b2e775aec69faae140f0252127e3e06 2013-03-18T15:43:17.912-04:00

As a member of the Coco Palmers, our blogger reflects on the benefits of group work

As a member of the Coco Palmers, our blogger reflects on the benefits of group work http://poetsandquantsforexecs.com/2013/03/18/working-in-groups-the-quintessential-pearl-experience-of-the-emba/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11761339505944493142-448cc77a8c79b4b5d10c2fa83a2e0fa3 2013-02-27T09:41:06.959-05:00

Growth largely occurred outside the U.S.

Growth largely occurred outside the U.S. http://poetsandquants.com/2013/02/27/gmat-testing-hits-new-record/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2182577563878119292-b96d6207518c1f310de22c11a3c48411 2013-02-13T10:21:01.688-05:00

The University of Pennsylvania’s Lauder Institute, together with the Wharton School, will train MBA/MAs in politics, economics, business and culture as part of a new dual-degree Global Program.

The University of Pennsylvania’s Lauder Institute, together with the Wharton School, will train MBA/MAs in politics, economics, business and culture as part of a new dual-degree Global Program. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2013/02/u-penns-wharton-school-lauder-institute-to-feature-new-dual-degree-global-program/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15814305784639016647-b9212886f4f7b4fa7bf32db65b695e9d 2013-05-18T13:25:10.923-04:00

Part LVI of our popular MBA handicapping series

Part LVI of our popular MBA handicapping series http://poetsandquants.com/2013/05/18/handicapping-your-shot-at-harvard-stanford-et-al/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:557424150729239726-e92fe08c8e1e082aa410b602a469df2c 2013-05-10T11:33:06.232-04:00

To ensure an especially powerful presentation every time, practice hard and repeatedly . . . but do your presentation practice the right way.

To ensure an especially powerful presentation every time, practice hard and repeatedly . . . but do your presentation practice the right way. http://www.ihatepresentations.com/presentation-practice-how-to/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12406192512517741912-67a770239d369a5360a8486933e04ff1 2013-04-09T16:18:05.166-04:00

Linda Abraham presents four key points to help you prepare for the Wharton team based discussion. Remember that practice makes perfect!

Linda Abraham presents four key points to help you prepare for the Wharton team based discussion. Remember that practice makes perfect! http://blog.accepted.com/2013/04/08/more-wharton-interview-tips/ Linda Abraham labraham396 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7891660504549590229-614fe2d03a68077a4bbf61905614e19e 2013-05-13T19:36:43.340-04:00

Find out this year's shakeup in exec ed

Find out this year's shakeup in exec ed http://poetsandquantsforexecs.com/2013/05/13/imd-retains-top-spot-in-fts-2013-ranking/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3435328471927143468-2aea0748ab0875c89dc2585896bdce68 2013-03-20T15:47:07.687-04:00

As reported here in January, the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan plans to officially launch team-based interviews as part of its MBA admissions process in 2014, following Wharton’s lead.

As reported here in January, the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan plans to officially launch team-based interviews as part of its MBA admissions process in 2014, following Wharton’s lead. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2013/03/new-details-emerge-about-group-interviews-at-umichigans-ross-school-of-business/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16222893168263599725-4973f50e488facda64b20732e51d0d9f 2013-03-14T01:38:21.309-04:00

Some may benefit from a scratch-my-back approach

Some may benefit from a scratch-my-back approach http://poetsandquantsforexecs.com/2013/03/14/u-s-news-new-ranking-of-emba-programs/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1746344564393386298-eff9a5f908b8fdba6bd75f0e74986004 2013-04-24T09:51:39.423-04:00

Just input your raw data and out come the results...but are they believable?

Just input your raw data and out come the results...but are they believable? http://poetsandquants.com/2013/04/24/handicapping-my-own-chances-of-admission-to-harvard-wharton-chicago-booth-et-al/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18006056233303303060-1f33f36e29f336d922e88b52d8e8cf9d 2013-04-18T09:37:59.924-04:00

The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania becomes the latest top business school to embark upon a search for a new dean.

The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania becomes the latest top business school to embark upon a search for a new dean. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2013/04/dean-of-upenns-wharton-school-to-step-down-in-june-2014/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8322300555967093304-75ad2c154a1625dfea887d59d94f90f7 2013-06-08T20:44:27.918-04:00

Is your presentation opening like a turtle poking his head out of his shell, eyeing the audience, ready to dart back to safety?

Is your presentation opening like a turtle poking his head out of his shell, eyeing the audience, ready to dart back to safety? http://www.ihatepresentations.com/business-presentation-openings/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8488658045846852771-c7dafad80d1d89015783448e13ad7f11 2013-06-09T09:51:45.126-04:00

Change your attitude and your behavior in ways to develop keen speaking skills to build your personal brand as an especially powerful business presenter

Change your attitude and your behavior in ways to develop keen speaking skills to build your personal brand as an especially powerful business presenter http://www.ihatepresentations.com/especially-powerful-business-presenter/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17518753626895507613-2f68d540e0d8a77c65bfed49eb8943a5 2013-03-27T10:03:09.929-04:00

Clear Admit co-founders Graham Richmond and Eliot Ingram contributed to articles this week in both the national and local press, sharing their expertise in the MBA space and advising prospective applicants on how to prepare for the group interview component that some top schools are choosing to include as part of the admissions process.

Clear Admit co-founders Graham Richmond and Eliot Ingram contributed to articles this week in both the national and local press, sharing their expertise in the MBA space and advising prospective applicants on how to prepare for the group interview component that some top schools are choosing to include as part of the admissions process. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2013/03/clear-admit-co-founders-quoted-in-national-local-press-on-group-interviews-for-mba-admissions/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:59760152552865657-a1bea82e1d5bd845cbfebb61e68b19fc 2013-04-17T15:53:39.701-04:00

Robertson to rejoin school's marketing faculty

Robertson to rejoin school's marketing faculty http://poetsandquants.com/2013/04/17/wharton-dean-to-step-down/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6597795389431322186-097d5b1f95a9ea5b7b63aa7caf4900d2 2013-02-15T15:55:10.052-05:00

A recent research paper co-authored by professors from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and Harvard Business School reveals that MBA applicants interviewing at the end of a day after a series of strong candidates are more likely to receive a lower evaluation than they would otherwise.

A recent research paper co-authored by professors from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and Harvard Business School reveals that MBA applicants interviewing at the end of a day after a series of strong candidates are more likely to receive a lower evaluation than they would otherwise. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2013/02/last-interviewee-of-the-day-often-fares-worst-new-wharton-hbs-research-reveals/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13203380265433024918-6f72be0ebde0d03690db2160fd1c4ddc 2013-02-20T10:56:41.943-05:00

MBA payback in PE could take 17 years

MBA payback in PE could take 17 years http://poetsandquants.com/2013/02/19/does-an-mba-pay-in-private-equity/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7940006505281947675-96a74e16832af8cc5e37a67b9a302858 2013-04-30T21:51:54.628-04:00

“Know your audience” is an hoary folk-wisdom kind of phrase that we’ve all heard and said at some point. But what does it really mean to know your audience?

“Know your audience” is an hoary folk-wisdom kind of phrase that we’ve all heard and said at some point. But what does it really mean to know your audience? http://www.ihatepresentations.com/know-your-audience/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:748504051053344932-e946c88e619b18e5375b6995372fd54d 2013-05-30T13:18:17.445-04:00

Your presentation appearance sends a message, and you cannot expect an audience to disregard the message your presentation appearance transmits.

Your presentation appearance sends a message, and you cannot expect an audience to disregard the message your presentation appearance transmits. http://www.ihatepresentations.com/your-presentation-appearance/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:381976522866296725-a99759466dec9b5d891357acb954e911 2013-04-26T15:51:19.016-04:00

The inspirations and motivations of those pursuing places in top MBA programs are many.

The inspirations and motivations of those pursuing places in top MBA programs are many. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2013/04/2013-wharton-business-plan-competition-winners-announced-previous-participants-and-competition-organizers-share-their-thoughts-on-the-competitions-value-to-wharton-students-and-future-entrep/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13116215423588722874-db738487903daa9e67426d30107709e4 2013-06-16T16:29:49.206-04:00

What if we could reverse emotional cause-and-effect? What if we could engage in power posing and suddenly find ourselves infused with confidence? You can.

What if we could reverse emotional cause-and-effect? What if we could engage in power posing and suddenly find ourselves infused with confidence? You can. http://www.ihatepresentations.com/power-posing-for-powerful-presentations/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10217817547162354377-5802602bb6ee927d430e54f6f846ae7c 2013-01-04T12:33:51.194-05:00

'When you take a look around the room, you will find one-hundred brilliant people who are willing to shake up their lives to be bigger, badder and faster'

'When you take a look around the room, you will find one-hundred brilliant people who are willing to shake up their lives to be bigger, badder and faster' http://poetsandquantsforexecs.com/2013/01/04/a-third-of-the-way-into-whartons-san-francisco-emba-program/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1