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A World of Opportunity at Wharton
It is incredibly gratifying to finally be busy in a way that is fun and enriching (prepping for school, prepping for Philly, networking, planning etc.) rather than oppressive and numbing (GMAT, essays,...
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CONGRATS to All Round 2 Wharton Admits
So…you’re “in” at Wharton. Congratulations on your achievement. I’ve felt kinda bad for all of you during these past couple of weeks, as the period between mid-November and late December (my waiting...
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Roasted at Wharton’s R2 Welcome Weekend
So…I’m sitting at the computer while taking a break from some freelance writing work. I’m watching this clip on YouTube that always makes me laugh so hard that I fart when my my phone starts beeping...
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Wharton’s R2 Welcome Weekend Comedy Routine
Earlier today, I was pleasantly surprised by a Facebook message from Matt Higbee, the Wharton student/banker/comic who roasted me for a few brief moments in his routine for R2. In it, he thanked me...
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It Wasn’t You; So Maybe it Was Your Pitch
So, you laid it on the table during this MBA admissions cycle. Your GMAT score and undergrad GPA were in range, you have a solid work history, strong extras, clear goals AND don’t know of any reason...
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GMAT Mode–Again (Well, Sort of)
I experienced deja vu today. I was in the middle of reviewing some statistics info when I thought to myself, “really tho”?. Allow me to explain… I’m currently in the throes of prepping for my...
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Vote for MBAOver30 for The Clear Admit Best of Blogging Awards 2012/2013
…And to think I once thought that I’d never see the end of the friggin GMAT. Looking Back Almost exacty a year ago, I hit “publish” on my very first blog post for MBAOver30.com. Real talk, no one could...
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MBAOver30 GMAT Quant Practice #1
In the past, several people have asked me to publish advice and help on the dreaded GMAT exam. When I was applying, I had zero time to offer this kind of help. Now, I am able to provide some occasional...
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MBAOver30 GMAT Quant Practice #2
You asked for it, and now you’ve got it. Our friends over at Target Test Prep have sent this year’s GMATTers two more juicy quant problems to chew on. Here’s to your 680-750+ next GMAT attempt! Here’s...
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DMAC Diversity Conference – You’ve Got to Be There!
A year ago today, I was mulling over why a full time MBA vs. an EMBA was the right decision for me being that I was only about 6 weeks away from my 35th birthday. Boy am I glad that I got clear on that...
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MBAOver30 GMAT Quant Practice #3
Here’s GMAT Quant/Math Batch #3 from our friends at Target Test Prep . Throw these problems into your GMAT prep mix to increase your chance of breaking into scores of 680-750 and above. And don’t just...
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MBAOver30 GMAT Quant Practice #4
It’s GMAT time for a lot of your right now. I’ve spoken with a number of you who are taking the exam in a few weeks. There are many more of you who will be taking it for the first (or second, or third)...
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The Truth vs. “Playing the Game” in MBA Admissions Essays
Over the past few weeks, I’ve spoken with a number of 2013-14 MBA applicants while helping them with their application strategies for this admissions season. A few days ago, one of them asked me a very...
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Celebrating 150,000 views with a FREE set of MBA Essays!
Thanks to you and other MBAOver30.com readers everywhere, we’ve just hit the 150,000 view mark after just over 13 months of the blog’s existence. This past January, I was elated to learn about the...
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Entrepreneurship Doubling at Wharton since 2010
Every now and again (actually, quite often if I’m honest) I get yet another confirmation of having made the right decision in choosing to attend The Wharton School to get my MBA and focus on building a...
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Funemployment, Prepping for Wharton and Turning 36
I’ve never really been the jealous type. That notwithstanding, it can be quite a challenge to not become a hater when all of your rich banker classmates are gallivanting around the globe after having...
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Philly Bound at Last
This time tomorrow, I will officially be a resident of Philadelphia. Since I was admitted during round one (December), much of this transition has been anticlimactic for me since my excitement hit its...
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Pre-Term at Wharton
The short version of this story is that I’m having the time of my life right about now. Here goes the long version… (I hope you packed a lunch!) The Fresh Prince of Philly I arrived in Philadelphia...
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Podcast on Getting into B-School After 30, Identity Revealed and other Nonsense
What’s up guys. Remember me? LOL. I’ve actually been trying to get to another post for the past 3 weeks quite unsuccessfully. Life in b-school is amazing on one hand and all consuming on the other. I...
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My First Quarter at Wharton, Rugby and a WSJ Response
My first quarter at Wharton has been an unbelievable experience. When I last posted, I was just getting my druthers after a fun but exhausting Pre-Term experience. I had also deluded myself into...
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