MBA Interview Tips – The Wharton Team-Based Discussion

You have been invited to interview at Wharton! But, if you are like most, you may start to wonder (or worry) about the school’s unusual interview format – the team-based discussion (TBD). What are they expecting from you and your 4-5 peers, all of whom will be thrown together to discuss a topic of Wharton’s choosing? How do you distinguish yourself without overdoing it or depriving others of their chance? In this video, mbaMission Founder and President Jeremy Shinewald will discuss what to expect at your TBD and how you can best prepare.

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