Wharton Stories Search Search key topics within Wharton Stories “I realized that no matter your field of interest — whether you are passionate about STEM, arts, law, or literature — in a globalized economy, knowing how to manage your finances and monetize your skills is essential. That’s how FinWise was born.” – Chelsea RojasExpanding Financial Education in Latin AmericaLauder Internship Funding Powers Student Impact in Startups and Emerging Markets“Take time to be thoughtful and be yourself. We want to really get to know you through these essays.” – Barbara Craft, Director of Admissions for The Wharton MBA Program for Executives Wharton EMBA Admissions Director Shares Tips on Writing Strong Essays“Wharton helps everyone, whether you’re looking to move up, broaden your scope, or completely change direction. It’s a springboard,” says Guljot Grover, WG’16.Tech to Business Strategy and Operations with a Wharton EMBAThe essay questions help you reflect on where you are and where you want to go. They help you identify the reasons for coming to this program.Dr. Ehab Hanna’s Logical Approach to the Wharton EMBA EssayThat was a commonality I saw with myself and other classmates — we are all trying to solve complex problems and I could offer a different perspective to those problems.Nuclear Engineer Shares Steps for Writing Admissions Essays“This course anchors Orientation Week — a critical period that sets expectations, builds momentum, and begins the process of transformation,” says Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard.Transforming Leadership and Teamwork: Strategic Success in Wharton’s Executive MBAWharton MBA students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, industries, companies, and undergraduate institutions; there truly is no single “right” path to business school.Inbox Confessionals: Answers to Common Wharton MBA Questions“If I hadn’t gone to Wharton, I’d still be on the corporate climb and wouldn’t have discovered this knowledge, passion and confidence for entrepreneurship,” says Caroline Chapdelain, WG’22. How these EMBA Students Became Entrepreneurs Through Business Acquisition“That wasn’t just a Wharton highlight—it was a life highlight. It was a leadership journey that made me see myself differently,” says Julie Zhao, WG’25, of her experience in Wharton’s Leadership Venture in Antarctica.Conquering Motherhood, a Startup, and Seven Continents at WhartonLoad More Stories
