Your MBA advising team
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Your MBA Advising Team Pre-Term 2016
Transcript of Your MBA advising team
Your MBA Advising Team
Pre-Term 2016
Direct and connect you to the resources you need to be
successful at Wharton and beyond.
Ensure you get the most out of all aspects of your Wharton
experience – community, academics, and career.
Provide you with a support network to help you develop and
achieve your goals.
Your Wharton Support Network
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Your Wharton Support Network
Student
Life
Academic
Affairs
Career
Management
(MBACM)
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Academic AdvisorsAcademic
Affairs
Natalya LevinaCluster 3
International
Exchange
Amy MillerCluster 4
Global Immersion
Programs
Michael
PetersonCluster 2
Academic
Operations
Lisa RudiCluster 1
Dual Degrees
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• Ishank wants to double major, participate in
Semester in San Francisco (SSF).
• He also wants to study abroad at INSEAD
Singapore.
• Ishank scheduled a one-on-one appointment with his
Academic Advisor, Michael
• Michael advises on course selection and planning,
keeping in mind his credit unit constraints
• Recommends two cross listed courses that he can
count towards both majors.
• Provides a list of courses commonly offered in SF so
he can plan accordingly
• Advises him to complete the majority of his core
requirements during his first year.
Academic AdvisorsAcademic
Affairs
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• Communicating program requirements
• Advising students in their personalized course selection and helping
them implement it.
• Supporting students in all issues pertaining to their academic
performance and experience.
HOW WE’LL PARTNER
• Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Suite 300 – Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• By appointment via online Academic Advisor Scheduler
• Live web chats Monday-Thursday, 12:00pm-1:00pm
• Drop-in hours Monday-Thursday, 3:00pm-4:00pm
AVAILABILITY AND APPOINTMENTS
Academic
Affairs Academic Advisors
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Student Life AdvisorsStudent
Life
Alex RichardsonCluster 1
Clubs/Conferences
Marketing &
Communications
Kristen AuchCluster 2
Alumni Relations
Diversity
Larry RappoportCluster 3
Communications
Lead
Leadership Lectures
Eric MorinCluster 4
Team Lead
2401 Walnut
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• Nancy wants to maximize leadership/stretch
experiences while at Wharton. She’s
considering:
• Nancy meets with her Cluster’s Student Life AD,
Kristen about her motivations, personality traits and
goals.
• During their conversation, Kristen encouraged her in
the pursuits above and flagged a potential conflict
between ROE and Retail Conference. She suggested
that she prioritize one or the other.
• Nancy also mentioned that she wants to hone her
communication skills. Kristen recommended:
StoryTellers and The Public Speaking Club.
Student Life AdvisorsStudent
Life
─ Venture Fellow
─ Welcome Committee
─ Retail Conference
Board
─ Return on Equality
Board
─ Rugby Team
─ FinTech
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• Get to know you and your goals
• Review priorities and set expectations for the year
• Advice on Student Life activities (clubs, etc.)
• Help create your best possible version of Wharton
HOW WE’LL PARTNER
• Hours/locations vary by advisor. Please see them for details.
• Schedule appointments through the Appointment Scheduler (MBA-
Inside, SPIKE, or weekly email)
AVAILABILITY AND APPOINTMENTS
Student Life AdvisorsStudent
Life
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Todd CarsonPrivate Equity
Venture Capital
Real Estate
Maria HalpernEntrepreneurship
Startups
Elissa HarrisConsulting
Manisha JainEnergy
Healthcare
Sam JonesTechnology
Jenn SavoieConsulting
Social Impact
Sunshine SingerInvestment Banking
Sales & Trading
Jessica KatzInvestment Management
Hedge Funds
Diversified Financial Services
Media & Entertainment
Sugirtha StathisConsumer Products
Manufacturing
Retail
Career Management AdvisorsMBACM
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• Carrie came from the entrepreneurial world
• Torn between a structured internship at a big
company vs. small entrepreneurial company
• Interned at big company; didn’t like it
• During her second year, focused on small direct
to consumer business under 20 people
• Manisha, worked with Carrie throughout both years.
• During the second year, Manisha helped Carrie to find
recruiters in this niche space.
• Advised Carrie how to position herself (cold emails) and
apply for jobs on networking websites
• Provided guidance on interview pitches and story telling
Career Management AdvisorsMBACM
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• Assess your skills and interest
• Deliberate potential career paths
• Provide industry/functional/company perspective
• Discuss how to handle specific employer situations
• Keep you motivated throughout recruiting process
HOW WE’LL PARTNER
• McNeil Building, Suite 50 – Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
• By appointment, office hours, and advisor on call (Friday only)
• Schedule appointments via CareerPath
AVAILABILITY AND APPOINTMENTS
Career Management AdvisorsMBACM
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How Your Advising Team Works Together
Academic
AffairsMBACM
Student
LifeMBACM
Academic
Affairs
Student
Life
Selecting courses based upon recruiting goals
Identifying opportunities to network in the
community
Discussing ways to balance academics and
extra-curricular activities
Key Takeaway:
Need help? Contact any
advisor. We’ll guide you to
the right person to assist you.
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Advising Team Case: A Concussion
Academic
Affairs
• Excuse you from class with the proper medical documentation
• Communicate with your professors on your behalf
• Work with Student Disability Services to obtain permission for special
accommodations in the classroom or exams
• Advise on reduced course load
Student
Life
• Help students to access the correct resources on campus for support
• Make special accommodations to Student Life committees and groups
• Reach out to club / conference leadership on the behalf of student
• Notify other Advising Network members about the situation
MBACM
• Support and advise student through decision-making process whether
to continue, delay or fully postpone recruiting activities
• Review student’s communication approach to informing recruiters and
other employer contacts regarding candidate status change
• Advise on how to maintain network and reengage recruiting process
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Contacting Your TeamAcademic
Affairs
Student
LifeMBACM
Department Contact Information LocationBusiness
Hours
Appointment
Types
MBA Career
ManagementTel: 215-898-4383
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://students.mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu/
McNeil
Building, Suite
50
Monday-
Friday,
8:30am-
5:30pm
Scheduled
appointment,
Office hours
Academic
AffairsTel: 215-898-8604
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://mba-inside.wharton.upenn.edu/academics/
Huntsman,
MBAPO Office
- Suite 300
Monday-
Friday,
9:00am-
5:00pm
Scheduled
appointment,
drop-in hours,
web chats
Student Life Tel: 215-898-9521
Email:
Web: https://mba-inside.wharton.upenn.edu/studentlife/
Huntsman,
MBAPO Office
- Suite 300
2401 Walnut,
Offices 804,
806, 808, 812
Monday-
Friday,
Hours vary by
AD
Scheduled
appointment
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WELCOME
TO
ANY QUESTIONS?
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