A lot of applicants know that Wharton values leadership. But what often gets missed is that it’s not just about having leadership experience, it’s about what changed because of you.
For example:
- Did you drive results or just manage responsibilities?
- Did your actions create measurable impact?
- Can you show moments where you influenced people or decisions?
Wharton tends to look for candidates who combine leadership + execution + outcomes.
The good part is, you don’t always need a new role to show this.
Sometimes it’s about taking more ownership, leading a small initiative, or pushing something forward in your current job.
We are putting together a small session with Jenifer Turtschanow to break this down more practically, especially for those targeting schools like Wharton.
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 PM IST | 07:00 AM PT
Click here to register for the session.If Wharton is on your list and you’re not sure how to show strong impact yet, this might be useful.