Wharton Doctoral Program Fall 2011 Recruiting Webinar
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We are now accepting applications for Fall 2012 admission. We recommend that you begin the application process early as it may take longer than you would expect. Allow enough time for completing your online application, gathering and submitting all of your materials, and taking the necessary standardized tests.
The application deadline for Fall 2012 is December 15, 2011. All deadlines are 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. A complete application includes a completed online application and the supplemental application materials: letters of recommendation, personal statement and applicant history, test scores, and transcripts. Wharton only accepts applications submitted via our online application system.
The application deadline for Fall 2012 is December 15, 2011. All deadlines are 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. A complete application includes a completed online application and the supplemental application materials: letters of recommendation, personal statement and applicant history, test scores, and transcripts. Wharton only accepts applications submitted via our online application system.
Notes on Using the Online System
The system walks you through the required steps, including electronically submitted transcripts, recommendations, and essays.
Once you've registered and created a username and password, you can work on your essays and information and save your work over many sessions, before submitting your final application.
When you apply online, you can check the status of your application electronically at any time.
Application System Requirements
Supported browsers include Internet Explorer 7 & 8, Firefox 3.x (Windows XP/Vista/7), and Safari 4.x (Macintosh users - OS X).
- While the majority of features will work with other browsers, we can only guarantee full compatibility and offer support for the browsers mentioned above.
- If you are using Internet Explorer 6, we strongly recommend upgrading to version 7 or 8 as version 6 does not meet our minimum security requirements.
- If you are using one of the supported browsers and are experiencing problems, we encourage you to upgrade to the latest version. If you still experience problems after upgrading, please make sure that your browser is set to accept cookies. Also, make sure the following browser settings are enabled:
- JavaScript must be enabled.
- Popup blockers must be disabled.
- If your browser has a section for trusted sites, please enter these two URLs:
- You will need Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher to download, view and print PDF files. While PDF files should work with most other PDF viewers, we can only guarantee full compatibility and support for Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher.
- If your email offers a whitelist, please add the following addresses:
- For security reasons, we recommend that you should logout of the online application after each session.
When completing your application, please be mindful of the following:
Country of Citizenship: If you have dual citizenship, please list the citizenship that you consider primary.
Test Scores: Please self-report your GMAT or GRE and TOEFL scores in the space provided. Record both the score and the percentile ranking. Official test scores are required of all applicants. (Note: Requirements for GMAT or GRE scores differ by program, so be sure to confirm which test(s) are accepted by your intended program. This information is provided under Application Requirements and in individual Program descriptions.)
Transcripts: All transcripts must be scanned and uploaded through the online application system. Please do not submit hard copies. Official transcripts will be required of applicants who are offered admission to the program.
Optional Information: The University of Pennsylvania seeks to draw students from all racial and ethnic groups. The information requested in the "Optional Information" section of the application will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to recruit and select a diverse student body. This information is confidential and completely voluntary. Providing this information may make you eligible for certain fellowships.
