Wharton MBA Essays 2012
Wharton MBA Essay Questions 2011 - 2012
Wharton Comments: The Admissions Committee is interested in getting to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid, and succinct. Most importantly, we suggest you be yourself.
REQUIRED ESSAY: What are your professional objectives? (300 words)
RESPOND TO 2 OF THE FOLLOWING
3 QUESTIONS:
1. 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? (600 words)
2. Discuss a time when you faced a challenging interpersonal experience. How did you navigate the situation and what did you learn from it? (600 words)
3. "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. (600 words)
ADDITIONAL QUESTION FOR 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 words)
OPTIONAL SECTION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
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 words)
Additional Joint Wharton MBA/MAâLauder Applicant Essays: Required for all Lauder applicants in addition to the appropriate set of essay questions above.
1. 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? (1,000 words)
2. Please explain why you are currently applying to Lauder. How do you expect the Lauder joint-degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and personal level? (1,000 words)
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Wharton MBA Application Deadlines
Wharton has three
application deadlines:
The deadlines below are for the full-time MBA
program. (The Lauder Program uses the first two
deadlines below. There is no third-round deadline
for Lauder.)
- Round
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Deadline
- October 3, 2011
- January 4, 2012
- March 5, 2012