Welcome 2026-2027 Stanford GSB ApplicantsQuick Access MenuJoin Wharton chat | Add to my Schools | Wharton MBA Application Walkthrough | MBA Applicants WhatsApp CommunityThe journey to Philadelphia starts now. Whether you are just beginning to brainstorm your essays, wrestling with the GMAT/GRE, or mapping out your Team Discussion strategy, you don’t have to do it alone.
This is our dedicated space to:- Connect: Meet fellow applicants aiming for the Wharton Class of 2029 (2027 intake).
- Share: Exchange insights on the application process, essays, and interview invites.
- Support: Keep each other motivated through every round and deadline.
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." Let's navigate the Wharton admissions maze together and build a strong community before we even set foot on campus.
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| Wharton |
| US News Ranking | 3 |
| Applicants | 6319 |
| Accepted | 1442 |
| Enrolled | 894 |
| Acceptance | 23% |
| Yield Rate | 62% |
| GPA | 3.6 |
| Average WE | 60 |
| % GMAT | 71% |
| Average GMAT | 733 |
| Median GMAT | 740 |
| GMAT Domestic | 729 |
| GMAT International | 739 |
| % GRE | NA |
| Average GRE Q | 162 |
| Average GRE V | 162 |
| Employed at Graduation | 87% |
| Employed 3 Months | 96% |
| Average Salary | $166,391 |
| Average Bonus | $34,891 |
| Salary and Bonus | $190,992 |
Application Deadlines:
| Application Deadline | Interview Invitations | Decisions |
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| Deferred Admissions Round | | | |
Essays:Essay 1: How 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)
Essay 2: Taking 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)
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