Wharton MBA 文书赏析
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“ The analytical rigor of Wharton's MBA program, combined with the cross-disciplinary resources of the Social Impact Initiative, was one of the many reasons why I applied to Wharton. Also, it was the only schools that has a finance-centric ESG major – an area of expertise that ties to my career goals.
Beyond career progress, Wharton has a lot to offer for personal development too. I'm seeking to hone myself as a leader and become a self-aware and resilient investor. Courses like Executive Coaching and Feedback Program will help me recognize my strengths and weaknesses. Overall, I believe a Wharton MBA will help me grow as an investor and authentic leader.”
Comments对学校的了解是讲好 Why School 的重要基础，这段的亮点在于申请人充分了解到 Wharton 相较于 peer schools 的唯一性，并且将学校的特色和自身的职业目标相结合。
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“ I was really intrigued by Wharton's Semester in San Francisco program. Not many schools offer the opportunity to attend school on both the East and West Coasts, and I valued the opportunity to spend time at both locations and explore the career opportunities that both offer.
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Comments学校独特的课程体验、Location 也可以是你的 Why School 的重要因素之一。
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“ The Wharton School offers an individualized major for students whose interests do not fall within the scope of the 18 available majors. This option appealed to me because it allows students with less traditional goals (i.e. me) to tailor their coursework towards their specific interests.
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Comments规模大的商学院对学生个性化的关注和满足往往能获得众多学生的青睐；反过来说，也正是因为学生基数庞大，才能让每一个有着特殊需求的学生群体得到满足。当然，这一点要配合着其它段落的内容讲自己的独特性和与学校的适配性。
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“ Aside from my classmates, I chose Wharton because of its tradition. Wharton was the first business school in the world and has maintained a standard of excellence since. Because of Wharton's history of being the first and the best, I feel humbled when thinking of the individuals who have walked through the same halls in the past.
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Comments这位同学对学校的爱溢于言表，“Wharton就是世界第一”“我就是爱第一”，真爱得以完整传递到读者。
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“ Finding a supportive community was very important to me. Pre-COVID, I used to attend the Wharton Africa Business Forum. I loved the fact that Wharton had a diverse student body and allowed them to promote not only the African continent as a viable business hub, but also to share the continent's diverse cultures and values with other students on campus.
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Comments参加过学校的某项活动是很好的与学校的连接，可以成为讲述 Why School 的重要支撑素材；其中的要点是如何将活动上升到格局，和自己的职业规划、和Why School以及Why MBA联系起来。
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“ When I think of the Wharton School, transformation is the first word that comes to mind. Transformation encompasses the mindset of not only the students entering the Wharton MBA program, but also the program and annual cohort selected. The dynamic course structure and student body is constantly being reinvented, adapted and modified to reflect values held in wider society and champion diversity.
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Comments用一个核心词将 candidate 和学校的特色串起来，能够展现出申请人对学校的认真了解和反思。
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“ Since my academic background and work experience before Wharton was mostly in economics, accounting, and finance, I was looking for a business school that would help me develop a more well-rounded business acumen. One key attraction for me was that Wharton is an all-around great business school with strengths in different areas including marketing, analytics, management, and operations. The combination of fixed and flexible core curriculum helps me tailor my MBA education to specific areas where I want to develop my strengths.
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Comments申请人将自己的背景综合了学校的特长，并将其与职业目标相联系，构成了一条完整的 Why School 链条。