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If health care<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">related MBAs are on your radar, let\u2019s talk about three things you should consider when applying to Wharton\u2019s HCM program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Decide whether Wharton\u2019s HCM major is aligned with your personal goals.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HCM program is best\u2013though not exclusively\u2013suited for those heading into management roles within health-care organizations. For many post-MBA health<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">care<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">related roles, such as investment banking with a focus on health care, a traditional MBA from a school like Wharton could also be a pragmatic path. If you\u2019re undecided, you may be relieved to learn that the HCM admissions team will sometimes reject applications but pass them along to Wharton\u2019s regular program if applicants are deemed to be a better fit there. For more information about Wharton, review <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/how-to-get-into-wharton-mba\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stratus\u2019s guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Make your case for an HCM degree throughout your application.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articulating how the HCM program will help you land a management role within health care will be key. Across your essays, you\u2019ll also want to mention intersectional experiences you\u2019ve had across business operations, research, and public policy. Showcasing collaborative teamwork (a Wharton hallmark!) and innovative leadership experience is also important, as the health-care industry is dependent on cross-functional coordination. And although experience is nice, a health-care background isn\u2019t necessary to apply. If you come from a nontraditional background, being able to explain why you are an unconventional yet perfect fit for the program could actually help you stand out! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Understand the additional requirements of an HCM application.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the essay questions, you\u2019ll have two interviews: one regular remote Wharton Team Based Discussion (alongside regular Wharton MBA applicants) and a remote or in-person one-on-one with June Kinney (director of the HCM program). The Team Based Discussion will showcase your collaborative skills, and the one-on-one will go deeper into your reasons for applying to the program. Acing the interviews is critical for gaining admission, so be sure to prepare for them both. For guidance on Wharton\u2019s essay prompts, see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/tips-for-your-wharton-application-essays\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stratus\u2019s tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If all of this still excites you, a Wharton HCM degree could be the right health-care path for you! Through the program\u2019s impressive coursework, career-launching network, and tight-knit friendships, you\u2019d be hard pressed to find a better launching pad into health-care management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Our Stratus team has lots of experience helping applicants plan their transition to a new industry, such as health care, through an MBA degree. We are available to start a conversation about your profile during a free consultation. 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