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Wharton Application Deadlines

RoundDeadlineTime Remaining
Round 1 October 04, 2010 26 days
Round 2 January 04, 2011 3 months
Round 3 March 03, 2011 5 months
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Wharton Class Profile

Wharton Details
Average GMAT 720, Range: 680-760
Average TOEFL 633
Total Applicants 7,493
Percent Admitted 11.5 %
Percent Male 60%
Percent Female 40%
Percent US Citizens 63%
Percent International 37%
Number of Countries Represented 70

Wharton Essay Questions

Essay 1

Student and alumni engagement has at times led to the creation of innovative classes. For example, through extraordinary efforts, a small group of current students partnered with faculty to create a timely course entitled, "Disaster Response: Haiti and Beyond," empowering students to leverage the talented Wharton community to improve the lives of the Haiti earthquake victims. Similarly, Wharton students and alumni helped to create the "Innovation and the Indian Healthcare Industry" which took students to India where they studied the full range of healthcare issues in India. If you were able to create a Wharton course on any topic, what would it be? (700 words)

Essay 2

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)

Essay 3

Describe a failure that you have experienced. What role did you play, and what did you learn about yourself? How did this experience help to create your definition of failure? (600 words)

Essay 4

Discuss a time when you navigated a challenging experience in either a personal or professional relationship. (600 words)

Lauder Joint Degree Essay 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)

Lauder Joint Degree Essay 2

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? (1,000 words)

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eketels
Accepted at: Wharton
Industry Exp: Banking
Gender: Female
Background: United States
 
Mentor Details:   From the East Coast. Worked for two investment banks in New York for 5.5 years before applying for MBA. Also have non-profit and international work experience. Double-majored in English & French undergrad.

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esimuni
Accepted at: Wharton
Industry Exp: Consulting, Private Equity
Gender: Male
Background: Russian Federation
 
Mentor Details:   Have varied professional experiences: worked at McKinsey and at a middle-market PE firm.

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srm
Accepted at: Wharton
Industry Exp: Consulting, Health Services and Health Care, Non Profit, Technology
Gender: Female
Background: United States
 
Mentor Details:   *Prior to business school, had six years of work experience in management consulting and healthcare business intelligence in NY and DC. *Also have non-profit and health advocacy consulting experience *Summer internship in business development *Neuroscience/Biology major *Part of the Healthcare Management program *Volunteer Admissions Committee experience *Returning to Big Three management consulting

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Adalal
Accepted at: Wharton
Industry Exp: Banking, Real Estate
Gender: Female
Background: India
 
Mentor Details:   Alumni interviewer for business school; critiqued business school essays for several admits at current top business schools. Relatively strong writing skills (Philosophy major in college)

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laura
Accepted at: Wharton
Industry Exp: Advertising, Consulting, Consumer Products, Government, Retail
Gender: Female
Background: United States
 
Mentor Details:   I worked for a small consulting company in Washington, DC before coming to Wharton. At Wharton, I succesfully shifted my career from consulting into CPG brand management. I've helped several friends with writing their MBA application essays and crafting their "story".

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Sam
Accepted at: Wharton
Industry Exp: Computer Related, Entrepreneurship, Government, Military, Non Profit
Gender: Male
Background: United States
 
Mentor Details:   Believe it or not, AppMentor helped me get accepted to my first choice school! Now I am on the staff to pass along to you the guidance they gave to me. In my opinion, when writing b-school essays, it is imperative one follows six key guidelines. Tell a story. Be concise. Showcase your strengths. And three other vital concepts. I will ensure your essays follow these guidelines! I have a varied background and therefore will be able to bring a unique perspective to any person's essays, but especially someone with a non-traditional career path.

I scored in the 99th percentile on the verbal section of the GMAT and I consider myself a grammar nazi. I will find every one of your grammar mistakes.

I spent 7 years as a military officer flying fighter jets. I have also worked for a small software company, for both US and foreign government non-profit sectors, and for two different technology/research organizations. I have a bachelors in Computer Engineering and a masters in International Affairs, and I lived overseas for over three years. I look forward to guiding you and critiquing your essays in your quest to attend ANY top b-school. I am here to help you get accepted!

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AFisher
Accepted at: Wharton
Industry Exp: Consulting, Energy, Engineering, Government, Military
Gender: Male
Background: United States
 
Mentor Details:   I am a recent (2009) graduate of the Wharton MBA with a joint degree MA (writing intensive). I served as a member of the Graduate Admissions Committee in the 2008-2009 season, where I evaluated applications and conducted interviews. I am a prior military engineer who successfully transitioned to management consulting.

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Anna
Accepted at: Wharton
Industry Exp: Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Government, Non Profit, Technology
Gender: Female
Background: United States
 
Mentor Details:   I received my MBA at Wharton in 2009. As a member of the Graduate Admissions Committee I evaluated applications and conducted interviews. I have very strong writing skills (majored in English and Political Science undergrad). Before business school I worked for a management consulting firm and a nonprofit international policy think tank. I am particularly good at helping applicants hone their story, portray their experiences in a compelling manner, and address questions that will likely arise in the minds of those on the admissions committee.

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WhartonMBA10
Accepted at: Wharton
Industry Exp: Banking, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Services and Health Care, Private Equity
Gender: Male
Background: United States
 
Mentor Details:   Professional writer + Wharton MBA '10 = Success! Before Wharton I worked in the Public Relations industry and drafted hundreds of press releases. I have the professional business writing background needed to help you develop the best essays for all top MBA programs.


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