Wharton 2012/2013 MBA Essay Questions and Expert Advice

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How will Wharton MBA help you achieve your professional objectives? (400 words)
Respond to 2 of the following 3 questions.
- 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)
- Imagine your work obligations for the afternoon were cancelled and you found yourself “work free” for three hours, what would you do? (500 words)
- "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)
OPTIONAL: 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)

Wharton MBA Essay Analysis - 2012-2013 Season - Write Like an Expert 2012
by mbaMission on August 17, 2012