If you have submitted an application to Wharton and were not successful, we encourage you to reapply for the next academic year. Reapplication make up approximately 10% of Wharton's applicant pool in any given year. Wharton keeps applications on file for 2 years, so individuals who reapply within this time period do not need to resubmit transcripts or test scores unless there has been a change in these components. The most important thing is that you demonstrate through essays, subsequent career growth, and/or academic preparation that you are a stronger candidate who will add to the Wharton community.
Candidates who applied for Fall 2008 or 2009 should complete the online data forms (including the following essays) and request two additional letters of recommendation.
REAPPLICANT ESSAYS
Reapplicants are required to complete three essays, with the option of a fourth essay that may be used to address extenuating circumstances. (Please note: re-applicant essays are for those who applied during the application cycle in 2007-08 or 2008-09 only. Reapplicants from 2006-07 or earlier are to complete the first-time applicant essays).
Reapplicant Essay 1 (1000 words)
As a leader in global business, Wharton is committed to sustaining "a truly global presence through its engagement in the world." What goals are you committed to and why? How do you envision the Wharton MBA contributing to the attainment of those goals? How has your candidacy improved since the last time you applied?
Reapplicant Essay 2 (500 words)
Describe a failure that you have experienced. What role did you play, and what did you learn about yourself?
Reapplicant Essay 3 (500 words)
Choose one of the following:
- Give us a specific example of a time when you solved a complex problem.
- Tell us about something significant that you have done to improve yourself, in either your professional and/or personal endeavors. .
Reapplicant Essay 4 (Optional) — (250 words)
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, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weaknesses in your application).
Join the student2student discussion forum, where you can post questions, find answers, and meet other reapplicants.