From the Admissions Committee

Summer 2022 Recruitment Tour

Sign for Wharton University of Pennsylvania in front of palm trees and a large suspension bridge. July 14San FranciscoJuly 14BostonJuly 18SeattleJuly 20ChicagoJuly 25DallasJuly 27HoustonAugust 2AtlantaAugust 4NewarkAugust 16DetroitAugust 18Toronto After two long years, we are thrilled to announce that we will once again be hitting the road this summer to meet those of you interested in joining the MBA Class of 2025! We'll be traveling to cities…Read More

Time for Team Based Discussions!

A small group of people in business attire are seated around a wooden conference table in a meeting room, engaged in discussion. One person is standing with a clipboard. The room has a large window and framed pictures on the walls.

Invitations for Round 1 applicants to interview were sent November 2, and if you were invited, you will participate in a Team Based Discussion (TBD) and a one-on-one interview in the next few days — either on campus in Philadelphia, or in one of several major cities around the world,…Read More

Round 1 Complete – Now What Happens?

A small group of people listens attentively in a classroom or seminar setting, with a focus on a smiling individual in the foreground.

The Round 1 written application deadline for the Class of 2019 is in the books, and congratulations and best wishes to those who applied during this cycle. We can hear your sigh of relief from our offices in Vance Hall! With November right in front of us, here’s what will…Read More

Wharton Team-Based Discussions: San Francisco

Sign for Wharton University of Pennsylvania in front of palm trees and a large suspension bridge.

The contrast of Wharton SF to Wharton Philadelphia is stark. The University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia campus, the first university in the United States, still very much embodies what you think of the time in which Benjamin Franklin founded it; cobblestone streets, gothic pathways, and a muted array of grays, blues…Read More

Wharton Team-Based Discussions: Mumbai

A person taking a selfie inside a building with concrete steps and other people in the background.

As one of the new members of the Wharton MBA Admissions and Financial Aid Office I am both elated and passionate to be on the team that is working in partnership with so many talented people to continue to keep Wharton renowned and strong. In my short tenure I have…Read More

Wharton Team-Based Discussions: São Paulo

A nighttime cityscape image showcasing a densely packed urban area filled with tall buildings and illuminated windows against a dark sky. Bright streetlights and a few scattered trees are visible in the foreground.

Olá a partir de São Paulo! As we wrap up four days of Team-Based Discussions I am happy to share some reflections on my short time here. First, the Wharton alumni network is stronger than ever in South America. The overwhelming majority of TBD participants had interacted with and drawn…Read More

The Class of 2017

Headshot of a person with short hair, wearing a yellow sweater, smiling slightly, against a softly blurred background.

August brings two new things: a fresh application process and the arrival of the Class of 2017 to Wharton and Philadelphia! Welcoming the new class always brings a certain exhilarating energy to campus and we get pumped up and ready for another great year at Wharton. Pre-Term is underway and…Read More

2015-16 Application is Live!

A couple of people are seated on comfortable chairs with open laptops in a modern office setting, engaged in a conversation with smiles.

For all candidates looking to join the Wharton MBA Class of 2018, the application is now live on our website! Last year we streamlined the process and we’re pleased to be sticking with this format moving into this application cycle. Be sure to refer to the application requirements and deadlines…Read More

Update on Summer Recruitment

A modern brick building with large reflective windows, surrounded by trees. There is an outdoor seating area with umbrellas and people sitting at tables.

With our incoming MBAs arriving on campus in a few weeks, it’s hard to believe that our office is in full recruitment mode for the Class of 2018! We’re excited to hit the road again later this month and we look forward to meeting more of you around various parts…Read More

2014-15 Campus Visit Program

A couple of people sitting and talking on a stone ledge in an outdoor area with grass and a modern architectural structure. Other individuals are in the background.

The excitement on campus is especially evident these days – students are finishing classes and studying for exams, preparations for graduation are well under way, and we are in the process of finalizing the incoming class of MBAs! With the semester coming to a close this week, we will be…Read More

Mid-Round Update

A snow-covered pathway lined with trees, where several people are walking. The trees'' branches are heavy with snow, creating a tunnel-like effect.

Like that old Pennsylvania saying, March definitely came roaring in like a lion. With extra cold temperatures and plenty of snow, the Wharton community is very excited that Spring Break has arrived. More importantly, we are quickly wrapping up our Round 2 Team-Based Discussions, both on campus and abroad, and…Read More

Visiting Campus During the Spring Semester

A snow-covered pathway lined with trees, where several people are walking. The trees'' branches are heavy with snow, creating a tunnel-like effect.

We look forward to resuming our campus visit program on Monday, January 26th. For more information on what we offer and how to register, please check out our website. Aside from the regular on-campus visits, we are gearing up for some of our special-interest Spring visit days as well. Follow…Read More

Round 1 Update

A group of people walking through a lobby with large glass doors. The floor mat has "Wharton" written on it, indicating a university or business school setting.

As the leaves change color in Philadelphia, the Admissions Team continues to hunker down and read through your Round 1 applications. We have thoroughly enjoyed learning more about each of you through your personal stories and experiences. With November quickly approaching, we wanted to update you on where the team will be traveling for…Read More

Wrapping Up Summer Travel

A sign for Wharton School, part of the University of Pennsylvania, with palm trees and a building in the background.

Now that we are mid-way through September, the Class of 2016 has officially started to settle in to life at Wharton. The past few weeks have been busy on campus between Pre-Term events, Convocation and ramping up for another academic year. On the admissions front, the team has been scattered…Read More

On the Road Again…

A joyful group of graduates in caps and gowns, walking and celebrating together, with two individuals in the foreground shaking hands and smiling.

Congratulations, again, to the MBA Class of 2014! It has been exciting to see all of the photos that have hit Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter over the past couple of weeks, and we wish you well as you embark upon this next journey. Now that campus has started to settle…Read More

Spring Visit Days

A small group of people walking on a sidewalk surrounded by trees and buildings, some carrying backpacks and bags, suggesting a lively campus or urban setting.

We look forward to starting up the campus visit program next week once students return from their spring break travels. For more information on what we offer and how to register for our visit program, please check out our website. Aside from the regular on-campus visits, we are gearing up…Read More

Looking Ahead

A group of people walking through an entrance lobby with large glass doors. The floor displays the text "Wharton" and "University of Pennsylvania."

Happy March! As Round 2 interviews wrap up in the coming days, we wanted to provide a quick update in advance of the decision release date and the Round 3 application deadline at the end of the month. Over the past couple of weeks, the Admissions team has thoroughly enjoyed…Read More

Broadening Our Reach

A small group discussion in a room with brick and wood walls. Two people are seated in front of a projected screen. A registration or exam room door is visible.

Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with a number of Wharton affiliates – from students and alumni to faculty and staff – in person, on the phone or through email. One thing always remains: there is a true sense of pride for the School…Read More

Multicultural Diversity at Wharton

A group of four business professionals, three wearing suits and one with a hat, standing together indoors at a business forum event. A banner with "WABF" and "Africa Business Forum" is partially visible in the background.

Salamu kutoka Wharton! (Swahili for ‘Greetings from Wharton’) This past weekend the Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) held a sold out conference for over 400 participants. Filled with Wharton students, alumni, and professionals who all participated in sharing their experiences living in or working in Africa, this conference highlights one of…Read More

With Love from Philadelphia

City skyline at dusk with a river in the foreground and illuminated skyscrapers creating a silhouette against the fading evening sky.

As a long-time and proud resident of Philadelphia (yet not a native Philadelphian), I’d like to take a second to highlight how wonderful life can be here – even as an “outsider.” Upon arrival to campus, it’s important to remember that you’re not just a member of the Wharton community,…Read More

Moving the Needle on Women

Collage of three images: a Wharton School conference room with rows of chairs, a tree outside a campus building, and a nameplate for Rebekah Jackson, Senior Associate Director, MBA Admission.

Recently I had the pleasure of representing Wharton on an MBA Admissions panel at Smith College in Massachusetts. In addition to taking in the beautiful northeastern fall foliage, I was able to meet with over 60 women in the early stages of considering an MBA. Seeing such a solid showing…Read More

Beyond the Classroom

A tree-lined walkway with people walking in an outdoor setting during autumn, showing colorful foliage in yellow, green, and red hues.

One question that I often get when meeting prospective students is why one would choose Wharton over another program. What, in my opinion, makes Wharton special? What makes our program stand out?  For me, this is one of the most difficult and easiest questions to answer. Difficult because the program…Read More

Connecting with the Students

A small group of people walking on a sidewalk surrounded by trees and buildings, some carrying backpacks and bags, suggesting a lively campus or urban setting.

Greetings from Philadelphia! Now that Fall is here and the Wharton Visit Program is well underway, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the ways in which you can engage with our community and get a better sense of life in Philadelphia. First and foremost – visit us! We encourage…Read More