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Podcast Episode 29: Wharton Team-Based Discussions (TBD)
In this episode, your hosts Alex Brown and Graham Richmond break down Wharton’s group interview – the ‘Team Based Discussion’ (TBD) – and offer a wealth of tips and background to help applicants ace their Wharton admissions interview.
Ranging from the history and purpose of the TBD to the specifics of this year’s TBD prompt, Alex and Graham – who both formerly worked in admissions at Wharton – deliver the most in-depth podcast that ever been produced on this topic.
They also provide sage advice on how to deal with different personality types in your TBD and explain the pros and cons of Wharton’s unique process.
Of course, the podcast includes a lengthy discussion about what to expect from the 1-on-1 interviews that Wharton conducts after the TBD. If you have any desire to attend Wharton, this podcast is a must-listen.
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About the Author
Jonathan Pfeffer
Jonathan Pfeffer joined the Clear Admit and MetroMBA teams in 2015 after spending several years as an arts/culture writer, editor, and radio producer. In addition to his role as Contributing Writer at MetroMBA and Contributing Editor at Clear Admit, he was also a co-founder of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast. He holds a BA in Film/Video, Ethnomusicology, and Media Studies from Oberlin College.
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