Essays are a requirement for all applicants. The Admissions Committee wants to get to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid, succinct, and most importantly… be yourself!
Essay 1: Two short-form questions
- What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)
- What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)
Essay 2: Long-form essay
- Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to add meaningful value to the Wharton community? (350 words)
Reapplicant Essay
Please use this space to share with the Admissions Committee how you have reflected and grown since your previous application and discuss any relevant updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, and extracurricular/volunteer engagements). (250 words)
Additional Information Essay
Please use this space to share any additional information about yourself that cannot be found elsewhere in your application and that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee. This space can also be used to address any extenuating circumstances (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, areas of weakness, etc.) that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. (500 words)
Tips from the admissions committee
Essay 1:
- First short answer: Be specific and direct. What job do you want right after Wharton? Think title, function, industry, etc. Don’t worry about explaining why here, this is about clarity.
- Second short answer: We’re looking to understand what you hope to achieve in the medium and long term. You might have a clear vision for your career, or you may be exploring different paths with a general sense of the impact you want to make. Either way is fine. This question isn’t about precision, it’s about context. Giving us insight into your aspirations helps us better understand your motivations. Successful responses will show both focus and self-awareness. We simply want to know where you currently see yourself headed.
Essay 2:
This essay is your opportunity to reflect on what you’ll contribute to Wharton, not just how you’ll get involved, but the unique value you’ll add to the community. We recommend approaching this essay by focusing on the impact of your presence at Wharton, grounded in the experiences, values, or perspectives that shape who you are. Rather than focusing on what you’ll do, focus on how you’ll show up and why that matters. Additional Information Essay:
This section is optional, but available if there’s something you feel would benefit from additional context. You can use either paragraph or bullet-point format here. The key is to be straightforward and brief. There’s no need to be overly formal, just give us the facts. Acknowledging something you view as a weaker part of your application will not disadvantage you.
| 
京公网安备11010202008513号 京ICP证101109号 京ICP备12012021号
发表于 2025-6-24 13:14:45
收藏
收藏
楼主
