MBA Admissions Blog Archives

Summer 2022 Recruitment Tour

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

The Class of 2025 Application is Now Open

We know many of you are eager to get started on your MBA application for the class of 2025. We’re excited to announce that the wait is over! The 2022-23 application is now live for those looking to join the full-time Wharton MBA program, including our integrated Carey JD/MBA and…Read More

Deadlines for the Class of 2025 Application

The MBA Admissions Office is excited to announce the following deadlines for the MBA Class of 2025: Application DeadlineInterview InvitationsDecisionsRound 1September 7, 2022October 25, 2022December 15, 2022Round 2January 4, 2023February 17, 2023March 23, 2023Round 3March 29, 2023April 13, 2023May 10, 2023Deferred Admissions RoundApril 26, 2023May 25, 2023June 29, 2023 We…Read More

Campus Visits are Back!

We’re thrilled to announce that starting on March 17th we are opening campus to visitors once again. With a commitment to providing a safe environment for everyone, we have put some new guidelines in place for our Campus Visits. Registration is required, and space is limited. We are unable…Read More

Updates to the 2021-2022 Application

I am excited to share with you that the MBA application for the Class of 2024 will open in early July. To give you a head start on your application planning, we have a few changes you can expect for our essays and letters of recommendations. Essays Essay 1:…Read More

Deadlines for the Class of 2024 Application

For those of you planning to apply to the MBA Class of 2024, we’re happy to share with you the application deadlines: Application DeadlineInterview InvitationsDecisionsRound 1September 8 , 2021October 27, 2021December 15, 2021Round 2January 5, 2022February 14, 2022March 23, 2022Round 3March 30, 2022April 14, 2022May 10, 2022Deferred Admissions RoundApril 27,…Read More

Decision Day Updates

Hi everyone, For those of you who have submitted your application for Round 2, we’re so excited that you’re considering Wharton. Thank you for sharing your stories and future goals with us. I know it feels like this has been a long wait, but we’re in the last stretch of…Read More

The Moelis Advance Access Program Deadline is Days Away

Picture of Jake Kohler, Director of the Moelis Advance Access Program

It’s hard to believe that the deadline for the Moelis Advance Access Program is just days away, but here we are! You’ve worked hard to develop your essays and connect with your recommenders, but you may be anxious about this next step: pressing ‘submit’ on your application. I’m here to…Read More

Update on Round 2: Test Submission Extension

This summer, I wrote to you about how our office was adapting in the midst of this year’s challenges. From virtual information sessions to conducting our Team-Based Discussions online, we’re meeting you all where you are – whether that’s in your home, on your couch, or at your kitchen table.…Read More

Round 1 Test Submission Extension for Select MBA Applicants

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to our office with, frankly, some really great questions about this upcoming application season. We just opened our application for those looking to join the Wharton MBA Class of 2023. Given this year’s challenges, we recognized that there are some unanswered questions…Read More

The Class of 2023 Application is Now Open

We know many of you are eager to get started on your MBA application for the class of 2023. We’re excited to announce that the wait is over! The 2020-21 application is now live for those looking to join the full-time Wharton MBA program, including our integrated Carey JD/MBA and…Read More

Class of 2023 Application Dates + Essay Updates Announced

Hi everyone. I hope this message finds you all safe during this difficult time. We know that COVID-19 has caused both stress and uncertainty, and many of you have been personally affected by the global outbreak. I’m writing in hopes of sharing a bit of brighter news. I’m happy to…Read More

Updates for the Incoming Class Of 2022

To the incoming Class of 2022, Wharton is committed to providing students with a meaningful, fulfilling, and — above all — safe experience. With that in mind, MBA Pre-Term for the Class of 2022 will be virtual this August. The fee for Pre-Term will be reduced from $2,000 to $850…Read More

Round 3 and Advance Access Deadlines – UPDATE

You spoke up, and we listened! Based on your feedback, we have extended our Round 3 and Advance Access deadlines. We hope that the additional time to secure your test scores, receive your recommendations, and finalize your application provides you with some much-needed flexibility. New Round 3 Deadline: Wednesday, April…Read More

Application Updates for Round 3 and Advance Access

UPDATE: As of March 24, we have extended the deadline for Round 3 to April 15 and for Advance Access to May 27. The information below regarding testing still applies, while the recommendation deadlines now align with the new application deadlines. In light of our upcoming deadline and the challenges…Read More

Admissions Update – Response to COVID-19

Due to the growing global health risks from COVID-19, The University of Pennsylvania has released important changes to university operations. Today, I want to share how MBA Admissions is responding and how these changes will impact both our newly admitted students for the Class of 2022 and upcoming recruitment…Read More

2019-2020 Application is Live!

We hope you’re having a great summer and have had the opportunity to connect with our Admissions team in a city near you. Be sure to check out our events calendar to learn when we’ll be in your area. Here in Philadelphia, the campus may be quiet, but we’ve been…Read More

Round 2 Decisions and Updates from Wharton MBA Admissions

Hi there! I’m writing to you for the first time as Director of Admissions for the Wharton MBA program. I am excited to serve you and the Wharton community in this role. As a quick introduction, I have spent the last 13 years of my career dedicated to admissions at…Read More

Happy Holidays – and a Welcome to Round 1 Admits

As 2018 draws to a close, we’re looking forward to next year and all that it will bring – particularly the opportunity to welcome the newest members of the Wharton family. Last week, we got to do our favorite part of the job: making the phone calls to let prospective…Read More

Preparing for the Team Based Discussion

This year’s admissions cycle is well underway, and invitations to interview were sent via email to Round 1 applicants on October 30. If you were invited, you will participate in a Team Based Discussion (TBD) and a one-on-one interview. The admissions team is eagerly anticipating meeting many of you in…Read More

Coming Soon: 2021 Round 1 Deadline

Last month, we welcomed 862 students to campus as the Class of 2020. This month, 873 second-year students returned to campus and the school year has kicked into full swing! The Class of 2020 has really begun to dig into the wide array of opportunities both inside and outside the…Read More

Welcome Wharton MBA Class of 2020

August is coming to an end and that can only mean two things: it’s really hot here in Philadelphia and we’re excited to announce the MBA Class of 2020! Last week, we welcomed our new students to campus to begin their two-year journey here at Wharton. This Class is an…Read More

Updates to the 2018-2019 Application

We have enjoyed connecting with so many of you at our summer events! The application for the Class of 2021 will be released in early July. We wanted to give you a heads up on a change to the forthcoming application – Essay 2 has changed. Essay 1 will stay…Read More

New Season, New Class

Locust Walk is in full bloom as we approach the end of the academic year. The past few weeks have been full of excitement – we welcomed over 300 admitted students to campus during our Spring Welcome Weekend, spring term classes concluded, and preparations are underway for Commencement. The Class…Read More

Moelis Advance Access Program

As we enter the last few weeks of winter, all of campus is gearing up for a new season (and hopefully warmer weather!). Spring break is right around the corner, and many MBA students will be traveling the globe through the Global Immersion Program and Leadership Ventures. With the Round…Read More

Happy 2018!

I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and are looking forward to the new opportunities and possibilities in the New Year. The admissions cycle is in full swing with the Round 2 deadline passing recently on January 3. The admissions team is working hard reviewing the next round of applications…Read More

Happy Holidays!

The holiday season brings another exciting time to the admissions office: the release of Round 1 decisions! After a busy round of reading, interviewing, and traveling, the admissions team called newly admitted students last week to share the good news. To those of you admitted to the Wharton MBA Class…Read More

Around the World for TBDs

Fall is in the air, and Round 1 of this year’s admissions cycle is well underway. After reading your applications, the admissions team is eagerly anticipating meeting many of you in person during an upcoming Team Based Discussion (TBD). Round 1 applicants who are invited to a TBD will have…Read More

The Start of a New School Year

Last month the Class of 2019 arrived on campus to begin their two year experience at Wharton. Things kicked off with Pre-Term – a month-long period of events to orient new students to life at Wharton (and being back in the classroom), the multitude of opportunities and resources available to…Read More

Updates to the 2017-2018 Application

As we get closer to the release of our 2017-2018 application, I’m excited to announce a new update to our application. We have made significant changes to our Letter of Recommendation in an effort to get a deeper understanding of a candidate’s personal characteristics and their impact on others…Read More

Coming Soon to a City Near You!

Graduation is over and summer is upon us, so it is time for us to hit the road to meet those of you interested in joining the Class of 2020. We’ll be in 40+ cities between May and September for events ranging from fairs and conferences to faculty lectures and…Read More

Spring Forward

This week started with some exciting news – we announced our new deferred admissions Program, the Moelis Advance Access Program. As the result of generous gift from Wharton graduates Ken Moelis and Julie Taffet Moelis, this program will allow Penn undergraduate seniors from any of the four Schools to apply…Read More

Join us On-Campus for an Upcoming Special Visit Day

As we continue to build the class of 2019, we are already thinking about prospective students of the Class of 2020 and beyond. One of the best ways to learn about the Wharton MBA is to get a firsthand look and experience it for yourself on-campus. Our Campus Visit Program…Read More

There is Always a Silver Lining…

Last week was our first Welcome Weekend of 2017 where we had the opportunity to meet over 300 Round 1 admits. In just two and half short days, admits heard from faculty, attended career information sessions, did team-building activities, and had a swanky gala to top it off. Welcome Weekend…Read More

Hello, 2017!

Happy New Year! The Wharton campus has come back to life following the holiday break, and while the weather has turned colder this winter season, activity in the MBA Admissions and Financial Aid office is certainly heating up. The Round 2 application deadline has passed, and campus visit dates are…Read More

Making the Season Bright – Round 1 Decisions

This past month has been a series of ups and downs for everyone here at Wharton. We’ve been reading the news and wondering what the future holds for the country and the world as things shift socially, economically, and politically here and abroad. Trying times can bring out the best…Read More

Time for Team Based Discussions!

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?

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

A Salute to our Veterans

Last week we welcomed the Class of 2018 to Wharton and the city of Philadelphia. Our 851 new students are working their way through an action-packed schedule of Pre-Term activities including academics, sports and social activities, networking, career events, and numerous orientations. The Admissions team’s sights now turn to the…Read More

Updates to the 2016-17 Application

School is out for summer! Things might be quiet here on campus, but the Admissions department has already begun hitting the road to connect with applicants for the Class of 2019. Check out our events calendar to see when we’ll be in your area. In early August the application for…Read More

The End of Another School Year

Graduation week is here! This one special week marks so many things to celebrate – the Class of 2017 have completed their first year of the program and are now heading off to their awesome summer internships, alumni of all ages from across the globe return to campus this weekend…Read More

The Home Stretch

We’re in the home stretch here on campus – classes are wrapping up at the end of April and graduation is on the horizon. Now is the time when we all take a moment to reflect on how the academic year went and ask students for their feedback on their…Read More

Wharton Team-Based Discussions: San Francisco

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

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

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

After Welcome Weekend and Focused Recruiting Period (FRP)

Last week was a whirlwind of activity in both Admissions and Career Management. The week began with Career Management welcoming 165 companies to campus for the Focused Recruiting Period (a week dedicated to first year recruiting) and ended with Admissions hosting over 300 Round 1 admits for Winter Welcome Weekend.…Read More

MBA Applicants Get the Call They’ve Been Waiting For

Over the next few months, our admissions team will be busy making dozens of phone calls to welcome the newest members of the MBA Class of 2018. During our first round of calls in December, Alex Kubo, WG’17, a member of our Student Welcome Committee, captured a few of their…Read More

2016: Off to Great Start

Happy New Year! Our office is back to buzzing with activity after a short time away for the holidays. We’re in the midst of preparing for Winter Welcome Weekend for admitted students at the end of January, and we are looking forward to tackling a whole new collection of applications…Read More

Try, try again…

Yesterday, our office released our Round 1 decisions. While this day comes with excitement and positivity, it is often bittersweet since there are many applicants that are not receiving happy news. Building a new MBA class and making admissions decisions is not easy – these are choices that take careful…Read More

Early Start to an Exciting Day

This morning at 6 am, coffee and donuts on hand, the Admissions Team began calling Round 1 admits to congratulate them on the good news. I cannot tell you how much we enjoy doing this and hearing the shouts of excitement and happiness on the other end of the line.…Read More

The Class of 2017

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!

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

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

As Summer Approaches

Two remarkable years have flown by and the Class of 2015 will graduate on May 17th and then disperse around the globe to begin the next chapter in their lives. Although we will miss having them on campus, we know that they will always be a part of the Wharton…Read More

2014-15 Campus Visit Program

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

Spring Has Sprung

Last week, students returned from spring break and our faculty and staff flew back from the Global Forum in Bangkok. Campus is now abuzz again and all of Wharton is settled in for the final stretch of the academic year. As spring (and hopefully warmer weather) begins, we mark another…Read More

Mid-Round Update

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

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

Walking in a Wharton Wonderland

Today was a good day for us here at Wharton MBA Admissions! We placed calls to our Round 1 admitted students this morning to congratulate them. It is incredibly exciting for us to begin building and welcoming the MBA Class of 2017. The excitement and enthusiasm on the other end…Read More

Round 1 Invitations to Interview

Last Friday we notified all Round 1 applicants about their interview status. I want to thank everyone who applied as our team knows how much time, energy, and focus it takes to apply to B-School. I’d also like to acknowledge and apologize for the technical difficulties that arose during the…Read More