Brent Boyce, WG'09
“When I talk to prospective students, everybody always asks “ what is the ideal MBA candidate? ” I am not sure there is such a thing. It is really just an ideal class with different people from different backgrounds to come together and share information and learn from one another. Try to show who you really are during the admissions process.”
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Ken Lee, WG'07
“I went to the Wharton information session in London and had an amazing time. The students didn't feel like they were marketing me. It felt like normal conversation. Wharton was a really transformative experience for all of them, and they were really engaged in the Wharton community and what they were doing. I felt a strong personal connection to pretty much every Wharton person that I talked to at that event.”
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The Wharton MBA Admissions Committee is committed to selecting a diverse group of talented students. Wharton’s learning environment is enriched by the multiple perspectives offered by each incoming class of students from 70 countries, with a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds, as well as life experiences.
In recruiting the best students from around the world, we have created a transparent admissions process – one that allows you to gain an insider’s perspective on our admissions and evaluation process.
Making the MBA Decision
As you consider which MBA degree is a good “fit” for your personal and professional needs, we have a tool that will guide you through this exploration process: Making the MBA Decision. You will find resources to explore a variety of delivery options and specializations. You can also research our dual and joint degree programs: Dual and Joint Degrees.
Get to Know Wharton
Should you decide to pursue a Wharton MBA, we invite you to get to know us better. Join our student2student (s2s) discussion forum for real-time knowledge about Wharton’s MBA program, Wharton in general, and even MBA programs at other schools. Follow our MBA Admissions Blog! for the latest news and advice from the Admissions Committee. Meet us at a campus visit or at one of more than 150 receptions and other events in 45 countries.
Submitting Your Application
You may begin your online application at any time during the admissions process. You can add to and edit any information on your application until you submit the completed application. All information, including any materials you submit in hard copy (e.g., official transcripts, letters of recommendation, official test scores), need to arrive in our office by 5 p.m. of the deadline for a given round in order to be considered for that round.
Checking Your Status
At each step of the application and admissions process, you may check your status on the online application system. Statuses include:
- Submission of application
- Application is complete (lists all items submitted)
- Application is incomplete (lists items submitted and missing)
- Invitation to interview
- Admissions decision (e.g., admit, deny, waitlist, waitlist continue)
- Matriculation
Interviews
Interviews are by invitation, following a thorough review of your completed application. Instructions are provided at the time of invitation. Interviews are conducted worldwide by alumni, staff, and students. All interviews carry equal weight in the admissions process. No applicant is admitted without an interview.
Admissions Decisions
Admissions decisions are made in a series of three rounds. There is no particular order in which interview invitations or final decisions are released. Decisions are announced via e-mail and an effort is made to call every admitted candidate. Decisions are also posted to your online account. Admitted students are invited to one our Welcome events to visit the School and aid them in making their decision to attend. Full details about the matriculation process, academics, careers, and Philadelphia are also provided.