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From the Admissions Committee
Time For Team Based Discussions!
Invitations for Round 1 applicants to interview were sent November 2, and if you were invited, you will participate in a Team Based Discussion (TBD) and a one-on-one interview in the next few days — either on campus in Philadelphia, or in one of several major cities around the world,…Read More
Round 1 Complete – Now What Happens?
The Round 1 written application deadline for the Class of 2019 is in the books, and congratulations and best wishes to those who applied during this cycle. We can hear your sigh of relief from our offices in Vance Hall! With November right in front of us, here’s what will…Read More
Wharton Team-Based Discussions: San Francisco
The contrast of Wharton SF to Wharton Philadelphia is stark. The University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia campus, the first university in the United States, still very much embodies what you think of the time in which Benjamin Franklin founded it; cobblestone streets, gothic pathways, and a muted array of grays, blues…Read More
Wharton Team-Based Discussions: Mumbai
As one of the new members of the Wharton MBA Admissions and Financial Aid Office I am both elated and passionate to be on the team that is working in partnership with so many talented people to continue to keep Wharton renowned and strong. In my short tenure I have…Read More
Wharton Team-Based Discussions: São Paulo
Olá a partir de São Paulo! As we wrap up four days of Team-Based Discussions I am happy to share some reflections on my short time here. First, the Wharton alumni network is stronger than ever in South America. The overwhelming majority of TBD participants had interacted with and drawn…Read More
MBA Applicants Get the Call They’ve Been Waiting For
Over the next few months, our admissions team will be busy making dozens of phone calls to welcome the newest members of the MBA Class of 2018. During our first round of calls in December, Alex Kubo, WG’17, a member of our Student Welcome Committee, captured a few of their…Read More
The Class of 2017
August brings two new things: a fresh application process and the arrival of the Class of 2017 to Wharton and Philadelphia! Welcoming the new class always brings a certain exhilarating energy to campus and we get pumped up and ready for another great year at Wharton. Pre-Term is underway and…Read More
2015-16 Application is Live!
For all candidates looking to join the Wharton MBA Class of 2018, the application is now live on our website! Last year we streamlined the process and we’re pleased to be sticking with this format moving into this application cycle. Be sure to refer to the application requirements and deadlines…Read More
Update on Summer Recruitment
With our incoming MBAs arriving on campus in a few weeks, it’s hard to believe that our office is in full recruitment mode for the Class of 2018! We’re excited to hit the road again later this month and we look forward to meeting more of you around various parts…Read More
2014-15 Campus Visit Program
The excitement on campus is especially evident these days – students are finishing classes and studying for exams, preparations for graduation are well under way, and we are in the process of finalizing the incoming class of MBAs! With the semester coming to a close this week, we will be…Read More
Mid-Round Update
Like that old Pennsylvania saying, March definitely came roaring in like a lion. With extra cold temperatures and plenty of snow, the Wharton community is very excited that Spring Break has arrived. More importantly, we are quickly wrapping up our Round 2 Team-Based Discussions, both on campus and abroad, and…Read More
Visiting Campus During the Spring Semester
We look forward to resuming our campus visit program on Monday, January 26th. For more information on what we offer and how to register, please check out our website. Aside from the regular on-campus visits, we are gearing up for some of our special-interest Spring visit days as well. Follow…Read More
Round 1 Update
As the leaves change color in Philadelphia, the Admissions Team continues to hunker down and read through your Round 1 applications. We have thoroughly enjoyed learning more about each of you through your personal stories and experiences. With November quickly approaching, we wanted to update you on where the team will be traveling for…Read More
Wrapping Up Summer Travel
Now that we are mid-way through September, the Class of 2016 has officially started to settle in to life at Wharton. The past few weeks have been busy on campus between Pre-Term events, Convocation and ramping up for another academic year. On the admissions front, the team has been scattered…Read More
On the Road Again…
Congratulations, again, to the MBA Class of 2014! It has been exciting to see all of the photos that have hit Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter over the past couple of weeks, and we wish you well as you embark upon this next journey. Now that campus has started to settle…Read More
Spring Visit Days
We look forward to starting up the campus visit program next week once students return from their spring break travels. For more information on what we offer and how to register for our visit program, please check out our website. Aside from the regular on-campus visits, we are gearing up…Read More
Looking Ahead
Happy March! As Round 2 interviews wrap up in the coming days, we wanted to provide a quick update in advance of the decision release date and the Round 3 application deadline at the end of the month. Over the past couple of weeks, the Admissions team has thoroughly enjoyed…Read More
Broadening Our Reach
Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with a number of Wharton affiliates – from students and alumni to faculty and staff – in person, on the phone or through email. One thing always remains: there is a true sense of pride for the School…Read More
Multicultural Diversity at Wharton
Salamu kutoka Wharton! (Swahili for ‘Greetings from Wharton’) This past weekend the Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) held a sold out conference for over 400 participants. Filled with Wharton students, alumni, and professionals who all participated in sharing their experiences living in or working in Africa, this conference highlights one of…Read More
With Love from Philadelphia
As a long-time and proud resident of Philadelphia (yet not a native Philadelphian), I’d like to take a second to highlight how wonderful life can be here – even as an “outsider.” Upon arrival to campus, it’s important to remember that you’re not just a member of the Wharton community,…Read More
Moving the Needle on Women
Recently I had the pleasure of representing Wharton on an MBA Admissions panel at Smith College in Massachusetts. In addition to taking in the beautiful northeastern fall foliage, I was able to meet with over 60 women in the early stages of considering an MBA. Seeing such a solid showing…Read More
Beyond the Classroom
One question that I often get when meeting prospective students is why one would choose Wharton over another program. What, in my opinion, makes Wharton special? What makes our program stand out? For me, this is one of the most difficult and easiest questions to answer. Difficult because the program…Read More
Connecting with the Students
Greetings from Philadelphia! Now that Fall is here and the Wharton Visit Program is well underway, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the ways in which you can engage with our community and get a better sense of life in Philadelphia. First and foremost – visit us! We encourage…Read More
Notes from the Director: New Adventures
Greeting prospective applicants, As you embark on your next professional (and business school) steps, it is time for me to do the same! I have decided to leave Wharton; my last day will be this Friday, October 4. As they say, all good things must come to an end, and after nearly…Read More
Notes from the Director: Website Redesign
Greetings to our prospective applicants! Yesterday we launched a redesign of the Wharton MBA website. While our entire team is excited about our new look, the redesign was truly a focused effort to enhance the experience that you, our prospective students, have on our site. With streamlined content and new…Read More
Notes from the Director: 2013-2014 Application is Live!
Greetings from Philadelphia! I hope that everyone has been enjoying the summer thus far (or winter, for our friends in the southern hemisphere). As first-year students begin to arrive on campus over the next few days for the start of Pre-Term, the MBA Admissions Team and I are looking ahead…Read More
Notes from the Director: Kicking Off the Summer Travel Season
Greetings All, It has been a busy few weeks here in Philadelphia, from the close of the Class of 2015 application cycle to Wharton’s graduation weekend festivities. Unfortunately, I had to miss Graduation this year (due to the wedding of one of our “Wharton couples”), but on behalf of the…Read More
Notes from the Director: Spring Welcome Weekend Recap
Greetings from Philadelphia, It was such a pleasure to see so many familiar faces on campus last week for the Spring Welcome Weekend events. Despite the initial torrential downpour (Wharton umbrellas to the rescue!), we had a wonderful turnout with over 400 of our Round 2 admitted students from around…Read More