Notice: Wharton Reapplicant Feedback Chat

One of the more difficult challenges we face in Wharton MBA Admissions is turning away many accomplished candidates.  As we have received more than 7,000 applications this year, we were forced to deny many fine applicants who would do well at Wharton and who would contribute to the community.

Applicants who requested feedback through the designated channels were randomly selected to receive sessions with admissions officers.  Regrettably, demand for feedback far outstrips our bandwidth to provide it; as much as we would like to provide feedback to all candidates who request this service, the appointments we offered are filled for this year.

However, admissions officers will be providing opportunities for generalized discussion about the reapplication process through online chats, on student2student http://s2s.wharton.upenn.edu/wh-wharton on the dates below.  While not an opportunity for individualized feedback, these one-hour chats give applicants who did not receive feedback the chance to learn how to manage the reapplication process. 

Inside tips for Reapplicants: Online Chats with Wharton MBA Admissions
*to access chats, you must log into student2student online discussion board and click on the "chat" tab*

Friday, 11 July, 2008, 10:00 a.m. ET

Tuesday, 29 July, 2008, 5:00 p.m. ET

Monday, 4 August, 2008, 5:00 p.m. ET

In addition, we have extensive information-- inccluding  on the student2student (s2) discussion board, on the blog and on our website-- about the review process and how candidates are evaluated. Of particular interest may be the section on "Preparing a Successful Application"at http://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/admissions/process/prepare.php

Many candidates who utilize our online resources find them as effective in preparing a reapplication as direct feedback. In any given year, reapplicants fare well in the application process because they have taken steps to enhance their candidacy or have had more time to reflect on their reasons for an MBA and goals going forward.

Please note that whether or not you receive feedback has no bearing on your admissions decision as a reapplicant.

We hope to meet with you online or at one of our events in the fall.