The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania(Wharton MBA)
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania(Wharton MBA)
Program
・Term ：21 months（2 years Full time）
・A total of 19 credits that you need to take is Core course, Major course, and Electives course
・Core Curriculum: Fixed Core and Flexible Core (Leadership, Marketing, etc.)
・Major Requirements: Selectable from 18 majors (ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS ANALYTICS, etc.)
・Wharton has many options according to the field you like, and you can deepen your learning in a specific field!
・Electives: You can choose from nearly 200 courses across 10 faculties, plus up to 4 courses from 11 faculties at the University of Pennsylvania!
・There are exchange programs with other business schools (from 6 weeks to 1 semester, depending on the destination school)!
（Other programs）
・Lauder Program with more focusing on International Studies
・Health Care Management focusing on healthcare
・Dual Degree (3-year course) with Harvard Kennedy School, a graduate school of public policy
・Dual Degree (3 years course) with Penn Law called JDMBA
Class profile（2021）
・Number of students：862
・Average age：27 years old
・Average working experience：5 years
・International students：33%
・Women：43%
・・Country of origin：70+
Requirements
・International Applicants：
Requirements for the MBA program are the same for both international students and U.S. citizens. Recognizing the special challenges that international students face, both Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania provide information and resources to help you navigate the MBA application process, and we assist international students with issues like obtaining a visa and relocating to a new country.
The MBA Admissions requirements are as follows: a college-level education equivalent to a four-year American undergraduate or baccalaureate degree (the same as a first university degree). Several universities around the world offer three-year undergraduate programs. If you received a bachelor’s degree upon completion of one of these undergraduate programs, you are eligible to apply to the MBA program. Many candidates from three-year programs have a master’s degree as well, but it is not required.
When applying, list all of the post-secondary educational institutions you have attended, including technical and professional schools. Use the full names of the institutions attended, and provide the titles of all diplomas or degrees earned.
Please submit only official academic records from educational institutions. Official records are defined as original documents issued by the institution that bear both the actual (not photocopied) signature of the registrar and the institutional seal. Records issued only once by institutions should be photocopied and certified as official copies by school officials or legal authorities, such as embassies or public notaries. Please do not send the original copy of an academic record that cannot be replaced.
If you have attended more than one institution, submit official records from each institution, except study-abroad programs that are listed on your official undergraduate transcripts. If academic records and diplomas are not issued in English by the institution, submit both the official record and an authorized English translation.
All translations should be complete and literal renditions of the original record. Records should show the date of enrollment, courses taken, units of credit or time allotted to each subject during each term or year, your marks or ratings in each subject, and, if available, your rank in the total class or group.
The institutional grading scale (or other standards of evaluation, including minimum passing and failing marks and the definitions of grades between them) should appear on official records, or you should provide them as an attachment. For more information on the general MBA Application process, see the ‘Application Checklist‘ section above.
English Language Test
・The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or PTE Academic test is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English. You may waive the TOEFL/PTE if you have earned an undergraduate degree or master’s degree in an English-speaking country or from an institution at which English is the language of instruction. You must provide evidence to support the waiver. If your test score is more than two years old (from the date of the exam to the date of application arrival), you must retake the test. Administered by ETS, the TOEFL is offered throughout the year at test centers worldwide. The PTE Academic test is administered by Pearson. Wharton only accepts official scores for English language tests.
・TOEFL average score is 115
JDMBA applications
In addition to the Wharton MBA application, Lauder requires that you complete a language assessment called the Oral Proficiency Interview(s), one Lauder essay, and answers to supplemental questions regarding international/cross-cultural experience. You will be prompted to submit these items in the online application.
Why Wharton MBA？
・Ivy league schools
・One of the US best business schools, always reigning in the top 1~3 of MBA rankings!
・They provide highly practical programs in the fields of marketing and management, with a focus on finance!
・Recently, they have also focused on the field of entrepreneurship (at the San Francisco campus)!
・Learning systems by leading the team in areas of strength and learning from teammates in areas of weakness. There are many complex team assignments for this purpose!
Post MBA（2021）
・Employment rate within 3 months after graduation: 98%
・25% of graduates find employment in consulting and 35% in finance!
・The average salary is $165,000 for consulting and $150,000 for finance!
· Wharton is the best choice for those who want to work as an investment bank or strategy consultant!
・You can get a 3-year OPT in STEM and get a chance to stay in the United States!
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Application Process
A complete application will consist of the following items:
１Background Information
２Application Fee
３Two Essays
４Transcripts (unofficial or official)
５Two Letters of Recommendation
６GMAT or GRE Score
７English Language Test Score
８Resume
Applicants who are invited to interview will be notified via email on the Interview Invitation dates listed below. The interview invitation email will include a link to schedule an interview, and resources to prepare for an interview.
First-time Applicants: We encourage you to apply to Wharton in Round 1 or 2. Space in the class becomes more limited for Round 3 applicants, resulting in a more competitive round.
Reapplicants: We strongly encourage you to apply during Round 1 or 2.
International Students: If you need to apply for a student visa to study in the United States, we recommend that you apply in Round 1 or 2. For advice and guidelines, see the International Students section in What You Need to Apply.
MBA/MA-Lauder Program: We accept applications in all 3 rounds.
Essays and Letters of recommendation details
◯RESUME：
Please upload a one-page resume. We are interested in your functional job skills, breadth and depth of experience, demonstrated leadership and management skills, and your potential for growth. We are more concerned with what you have learned in your positions than we are with the length of time you’ve been in the workplace.
Only scan the important parts of your document. Do not scan pictures, graphics and unnecessary text.
Save the scanned object as a .pdf file with the proper 3-letter extension. Please do not attempt to upload a document that is password-protected or that contains macros. This will cause the process to fail.
Close the .pdf file.
Check the size of your file. It should not exceed 10 MB.
Upload your file using the buttons.
Make sure scanned documents are clearly legible. Illegible documents will not be accepted and will delay the evaluation of your application.
◯ESSAYS FOR THE 2022-2023 APPLICATION CYCLE：
The Admissions Committee wants to get to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid and succinct. Most importantly, we suggest you be yourself. For additional essay writing resources, see the essay tips article!
①How do you plan to use the Wharton MBA program to help you achieve your future professional goals? You might consider your past experience, short and long-term goals, and resources available at Wharton. (500 words)
②Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to make specific, meaningful contributions to the Wharton community? (400 words)
Required Essay for all Reapplicants: 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)
Optional 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)
Please note:
First-time MBA applicants and re-applicants are required to complete essays 1 and 2.
- Write Out Everything Before You Worry About Word Count “What do you hope to gain both personally and professionally from the Wharton MBA?” is a lofty question. The Admission Committee is asking you to bridge the last 4-10 years of your life to the goals of your next 30 years, on paper, in under 500 words.
You’re probably thinking, “How can I possibly convey everything important about me and my career choices in only 500 words?!” The answer is, you can’t. But, you can edit it down to show the highlights.
- Connect the “Three Career Dots” What have you done to date, what unique things do you already know, and what do you have still to learn? How can Wharton help you and how can you help the Wharton community? How does that all connect to your goals post-MBA?
I was an engineer who discovered a passion for connecting with consumers and meeting their needs. I’m Hispanic and have a passion for bringing the importance and potential impact of minority groups to the forefront. Although I had good analytical skills, I didn’t know anything about marketing or strategy, and it just so happens that Wharton has the best marketing faculty in the world.
For me, the Marketing and Operations major played to my strengths and developed my weaknesses. And since I feel strongly that good communication makes for great leaders, I wanted a program that taught me how to be a better speaker and developed my soft skills as much as my quantitative ones. Wharton would not only help me learn how to connect with consumers, it would develop me into a strong brand manager who could lead multi-national businesses.
Keep in mind that you are writing your essay for Wharton, not just any MBA program. It is pretty easy to tell if you spent a little time looking into why the school is the right fit, how you can leverage its resources, and how it will transform you as a business leader. Wharton is unique and your essay should reflect that.
- Be Yourself The Admissions Committee is looking to understand more about you and your unique personality and how that can ultimately contribute to the Wharton community. We are a student-driven campus and need each and every MBA to bring something to the table. Tell them how you, specifically, will make an impact.
This tip is important for editing as well. Incorporate feedback up until the point that you feel like it diminishes your voice. Don’t let revisions scrub your personality out of your writing. This isn’t an admissions essay, it’s your admissions essay.
Now you’re officially out of excuses. And almost out of time. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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