Wharton School Posts 2012-2013 Essay Topics
The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School has published the required essays for the 2012-2013 MBA application season. All first-time applicants and reapplicants must complete the same set of essay questions, which are:
Required Question:
How will Wharton MBA help you achieve your professional objectives? (400 words)
Choose Two of These Three:
1. Select a Wharton MBA course, co-curricular opportunity or extra-curricular engagement that you are interested in. Tell us why you chose this activity and how it connects to your interests. (500 words)
2. Imagine your work obligations for the afternoon were cancelled and you found yourself work free for three hours, what would you do? (500 words)
3. Knowledge for Action draws upon the great qualities that have always been evident at Wharton: rigorous research, dynamic thinking, and thoughtful leadership. Thomas S. Robertson, Dean, The Wharton School
Tell us about a time when you put knowledge into action. (500 words)
Reapplicant Essay:
All reapplicants to Wharton are required to complete the Optional Essay. Please use this space to explain how you have reflected on the previous decision on your application and to discuss any updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, extracurricular/volunteer engagements). You may also use this section to address any extenuating circumstances. (250 words)
Optional Essay:
If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, or questionable academic performance, significant weaknesses in your application). (250 words)
Follow the link for Wharton deadlines, announced last week, and stay tuned for our essay tips, coming soon!
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