{"id":55667,"date":"2022-08-05T08:27:17","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T15:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=55667"},"modified":"2023-11-01T03:47:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:47:07","slug":"wharton-executive-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2022-2023-class-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wharton-executive-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2022-2023-class-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Wharton Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022-2023], Class Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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The\u00a0Wharton EMBA<\/a>\u00a0targets engaged professionals who have an expansive but clear vision for their future career. Further, Wharton seeks students who incorporate social and ethical values in their vision and actions. Wharton is very transparent about one value that it currently esteems: diversity \u2013 and hence it asks applicants to address diversity directly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wharton Executive MBA application essays<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wharton Executive MBA essay #1<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What are your career objectives and how will the Wharton MBA Program for Executives contribute to your attainment of this objective?\u00a0(500 word limit)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

An effective (and natural) way to start is to\u00a0briefly<\/strong>\u00a0introduce your career objectives (your career vision) along with a specific substantiating element such as a statistic, an observation, an experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Then get into the nitty-gritty of the path you envision. You might start with your current career situation and move forward detailing your future career plans\u00a0\u2013 in doing so, clarify how each step leads to the next or builds on the previous one, creating an organic flow. Most important,\u00a0clarify\u00a0why<\/strong>\u00a0you are pursuing that path<\/a>; this \u201cwhy\u201d is the real objective and animates your goals, elevating them from explanation to human story and engaging vision. Put more detail into the roles you plan immediately post-MBA and the several years following; longer-term goals need less detail, but should reflect your vision at a higher, more macro level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In discussing how the program will benefit you, describe what skills and knowledge you need for future roles\/positions and how the program meets those needs. Don\u2019t just list courses and professors; refer to the structure and special features of the program, detailing how they will support you and your goals. Structurally, there are two basic approaches to this part: (a) weave in the \u201cWhy Wharton?\u201d details after each goals phase, or (b) have a separate \u201cWhy Wharton?\u201d paragraph containing this entire discussion holistically. You could also mix (a) and (b), adding brief \u201cWhy Wharton?\u201d points into the goals discussion and an additional paragraph with more encompassing \u201cWhy Wharton?\u201d points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Check out the rest of our school-specific EMBA application essay tips >><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wharton Executive MBA essay #2<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Research has shown that there is a compelling business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. Please respond to one of the following essay options:\u00a0(500 word limit)<\/em>

2a.<\/strong>\u00a0Provide an example of how you created or advocated for a work environment where\u00a0differences are valued, encouraged, and supported<\/a>. What did you do? What was the outcome?

2b.<\/strong>\u00a0Describe an experience when you were part of an event\/meeting\/workplace that involved diverse perspectives. Include your contribution and what you learned.

Please take a moment to learn how the University of Pennsylvania endeavors to make everyone feel welcome:\u00a0Diversity at Wharton<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Do spend some time reviewing the various information and stories at the \u201cDiversity at Wharton\u201d or \u201cDiversity & Inclusion at Wharton\u2019s EMBA<\/a>\u201d links, as it will help guide your topic selection and approach. Note that both 2a and 2b ask for a concrete story or anecdote \u2013 actual experience. It\u2019s relatively easy to talk \u201cabout\u201d diversity in a buzz-wordy way; the adcom wants evidence of active engagement with the concept.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To select the question and topic that works best for you \u2013 that best supports and enhances your application \u2013 look for stories that are not portrayed elsewhere in the application and that show a fresh dimension of you and\/or your experience, that are relatively recent, that reflect meaningful impact, and that are consistent with Wharton\u2019s diversity message. For either essay question, I suggest jumping right into the story, narrating the experience with more detail at pivotal points. For question 2b, conclude with a short reflection summarizing what you learned \u2013 be specific and avoid bland, generic sounding messages about diversity. For question 2a, you could also add a reflection at the end, if you have a point to express, with the same caveats noted for 2b.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wharton Executive MBA essay #3 (Optional)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If necessary, you may use this optional essay to explain any extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware.\u00a0(300 word limit)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Only use this essay if you need to address extenuating circumstances. That includes issues such as a gap in the resume, a bad grade, not having a supervisor provide a recommendation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wharton Executive MBA reapplicant essay<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What have you been doing since you previously applied for admission and what impact have your activities had on the clarification of your goals? Include any steps you have taken to enhance your preparation for admission to Wharton.\u00a0(300 word limit)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Reapplicants must show some growth from the previous application for an effective new application, and this essay allows you to laser focus on that growth and corresponding insight without its complicating the main essays. Ideally you\u2019ll have some worthwhile professional experiences to include in \u201cwhat you have been doing since you previously applied\u201d \u2013 but feel free to include non-work activities as well, as long as they have further clarified your goals in some way. \u201cAny steps\u2026 to enhance your preparation\u201d can include things like improving test scores, taking relevant courses, researching goals in some way, enhancing your network, etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For expert guidance with your Wharton EMBA application, check out Accepted\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong>MBA Application Packages<\/strong><\/a>, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We\u2019ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top EMBA and MBA programs and look forward to helping you too!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wharton EMBA application deadlines for 2022-2023<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Round 1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOctober 12, 2022<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Round 2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nJanuary 18, 2023<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Source:\u00a0Wharton website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Wharton Executive MBA Class Profile: Class of 2023<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here\u2019s a look at\u00a0Wharton\u2019s EMBA\u00a0Class of 2023 (profile info from\u00a0Wharton website<\/a>):<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wharton EMBA class of 2023 facts and figures<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Total class size:<\/strong>\u00a0234<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Women:<\/strong>\u00a033%<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Underrepresented minority students:<\/strong>\u00a016%<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Countries represented:<\/strong>\u00a036<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Average age:<\/strong>\u00a037<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n