If you have submitted an application to Wharton and were not successful, we encourage you to reapply for the next academic year. Reapplicants 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 2006 or 2007 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-applicants essays are for Fall 2006 or Fall 2007 applicants only. Reapplicants from prior years are to complete the first-time applicant essays).
Reappplicant Essay 1 (Required)
Describe your career progress to date and your future short-term and long-term career goals. How do you expect a Wharton MBA to help you achieve these goals, and why is now the best time for you to join our program? How has your candidacy improved since the last time you applied? (1,000 words)
Reappplicant Essay 2 (Required)
Tell us about a situation in which you were an outsider. What did you learn from the experience? (500 words)
Reappplicant Essay 3 (Required)
Please Complete One Of The Following Two Questions:
- Where in your background would we find evidence of your leadership capacity and/or potential? (500 words)
- Is there anything about your background or experience that you feel you have not had the opportunity to share with the Admissions Committee in your application? If yes, please explain. (500 words)
Reappplicant Essay 4 (Optional)
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, TOEFL waiver request, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weakness
Join the student2student discussion forum, where you can post questions, find answers, and meet other reapplicants.