Wharton MBA / Wharton Business School / Wharton School of Business
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MBA Application Deadlines
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| Round 1 |
10/03/11 |
12/20/11 |
| Round 2 |
01/04/12 |
03/23/12 |
| Round 3 |
03/05/12 |
05/08/12 |
MBA Applications received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on each deadline date will be considered in the following round.
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 2012 Essay Questions
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What are your professional objectives? (300-word limit)
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Respond to 2 of the following 3 questions (600-word limit for each):
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Reflect on a time when you turned down an opportunity. What was the thought process behind your decision? Would you make the same decision today?
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Discuss a time when you faced a challenging interpersonal experience. How did you navigate the situation and what did you learn from it?
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"Innovation is central to our culture at Wharton. It is a mentality that must encompass every aspect of the School - whether faculty research, teaching or alumni outreach." - Thomas S. Robertson, Dean, The Wharton School
Keeping this component of our culture in mind, discuss a time when you have been innovative in your personal or professional life.
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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).
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. |
Additional Joint Wharton MBA/MA - Lauder Applicant Essays
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Describe a cross-cultural experience in your adult life that was challenging to you. How did you meet this challenge and what did you learn from the experience? (1000-word limit)
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Please explain why you are currently applying to Lauder. How do you expect the Wharton/Lauder joint-degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and personal level?
(1000-word limit) |
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