Wharton MBA / Wharton Business School / Wharton School of Business
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MBA Application Deadlines
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| Round 1 |
10/01/12 |
12/20/12 |
| Round 2 |
01/03/13 |
03/26/13 |
| Round 3 |
03/05/13 |
05/03/13 |
MBA Applications received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on each deadline date will be considered in the following round.
General guidelines on when to apply are based on your application type.
- First-time applicants. We strongly encourage you to apply in Round 1 or 2. The first two rounds have no significant difference in terms of level of rigor; the third round is more competitive as we will have selected a good portion of the class. However, there will be sufficient room in Round 3 for the strongest applicants.
- Submatriculants. Wharton undergraduates only are considered submatriculants and should apply in Round 3 so that a more complete academic record is available.
- Reapplicants. We strongly encourage you to apply in Round 1 or 2. For more information, visit Reapplication Procedures.
- International applicants. We advise you to apply in Round 1 or 2 if you need to apply for a student visa in order to study in the U.S. For more information, please visit International Applicants.
- Lauder applicants. Applications are accepted in Rounds 1 and 2 only, to meet the early program start date of May 2013. International Lauder applicants who will need to obtain a visa to study in the U.S. are strongly encouraged to apply in Round 1. For more information, visit the Lauder Program.
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: Two
# of Essays: Three Mandatory (Two Mandatory for Reapplicants) / One Optional
Evaluative Interview: Invitation only
Application Fee: $265
MBA Essay Questions
Fall 2013 Essay Questions
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How will Wharton MBA help you achieve your professional objectives? (400-word limit)
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Respond to 2 of the following 3 questions (500-word limit for each):
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Select a Wharton MBA course, co-curricular opportunity or extra-curricular engagement that you are interested in. Tell us why you chose this activity and how it connects to your interests.
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Imagine your work obligations for the afternoon were cancelled and you found yourself "work free" for three hours, what would you do?
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"Knowledge for Action draws upon the great qualities that have always been evident at Wharton: rigorous research, dynamic thinking, and thoughtful leadership." - Thomas S. Robertson, Dean, The Wharton School
Tell us about a time when you put knowledge into action.
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(Optional) If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, or questionable academic performance, significant weaknesses in your application). (250-word limit)
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(Reapplicants) All reapplicants to Wharton are required to complete the Optional Essay. Please use this space to explain how you have reflected on the previous decision on your application and to discuss any updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, extracurricular/volunteer engagements). You may also use this section to address any extenuating circumstances. (250-word limit) |
Additional Joint Wharton MBA/MA - Lauder Applicant Requirements
Joint MBA/MA–Lauder applicants must take a 20-minute Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) on the telephone to assess their language skills. For more information about the OPI and to schedule an interview, please visit the Lauder website. |
