Wharton MBA Application Essay Tips Analysis Deadlines [20212022]

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Applying to Wharton in 2021: A 3-Part YouTube Series Breaking Down the Complete Application Process of Wharton School

Episode 1   (May 20, 12pm ET):  All you Need to Know about Wharton Business School   
In the first episode, Paul will talk about the brief history of Wharton, core strengths of its MBA program, academics, learning experience, ROI, and career opportunities Wharton students get after completing their MBA.

Episode 2   (May 27, 12pm ET):  How to Write a Perfect Wharton Application  
The second episode is dedicated to Wharton's application components in which Paul will provide guidance on Wharton Essay question, Recommendation letter, Resume, and other factors of the Wharton application.

Episode 3   (June 3, 12pm ET):  What to Expect in Wharton Team-Based Discussion and Personal Interview  
In the last episode, we will cover Wharton's TBD & interview component. We will study the actual TBD topics and interview questions asked to applicants last year and how to answer them.

You can submit your questions in advance in this thread.   Questions posted here will get precedence over live questions posted during the session.

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Upcoming session

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH6xUuiC-Io

DesireLive · Answer

Common mistake but it's not "Wharton Business School." It's technically "The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania," commonly just called "The Wharton School."

Narenn · Answer

I agree. That was a mistake. Indeed it is called "The Wharton School".

Narenn · Answer

EP1: All You Need to Know about Wharton 
In this first episode of Wharton admissions series, Paul Lanzillotti (MBA admissions expert and founder of Amerasia Consulting) will talk about a brief history of Wharton School of Business, program options offered by Wharton, core strengths of its MBA program, academics, learning experience, ROI, and career opportunities Wharton students get after completing their MBA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soOVWYJYWWQ

Narenn · Answer

EP2: How to Write a Perfect Wharton MBA Application 
In the second episode of Wharton admissions series, Paul Lanzillotti (MBA admissions expert and founder of Amerasia Consulting) will talk about how to approach the Wharton application process, and provide specific tips on every component of the application i.e. Wharton Essay, Recommendation Letters, MBA Resume

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OMu6wL9xr0

Narenn · Answer

Watch This Session LIVE on YouTube

EP3: Wharton TBD & Person Interview: What to Expect & How to Prepare? 
In the last episode of Wharton series, Paul will talk about Wharton TBD, how is it conducted, what to expect in TBD & PI, what is 1-min pitch, and how to present yourself in the team discussion & personal interview. Paul will also cover some actual questions asked in personal interviews to previous Wharton applicants in their interviews.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH6xUuiC-Io

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

The Wharton School has confirmed the 2021-2022 MBA application essays. This year, Wharton has decided to slightly change the first essay while leaving essay 2 the same. Wharton has an additional required application essay for reapplicants along with an optional essay.

The Upcoming Wharton Application Deadlines Are As Follows:

Round 1:  September 8, 2021

Round 2:  January 5, 2022

Round 3:  March 30, 2022

Founded by a Wharton MBA graduate, Personal MBA Coach is intimately familiar with the Wharton MBA program and the culture at Wharton. We advise candidates to think about each question differently, ensuring answers complement each other AND show readers multiple aspects of their candidacy.

Here ,  please find Personal MBA Coach’s analysis of the Wharton MBA application essays.

mbaMissionJenK · Answer

As you begin working on the Wharton 2021-22 application essays, be sure to see specific tips at:

https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2021/07 ... 2021-2022/

PS-- have you checked out the Wharton YouTube channel as you do your school research?? Always a helpful step!

MBADecoder · Answer

Wharton MBA

The application dates for 201-22 are:
 
 ROUND 1 Deadline : 08 SEP 2021 
Interview Decisions: 27 Oct, 2021
Decision notification by: 15 DEC 2021

ROUND 2 Deadline:  05 JAN 2022 
Interview Decisions: 14 FEB, 2022
Decision notification by: 23 MAR 2022

ROUND 3 Deadline:  30 MAR 2022 
Interview Decisions: 14 APR, 2022
Decision notification by: 10 MAY 2022

Deferred MBA Deadline:  27 APR 2022 
Interview Decisions: 24 MAY, 2022
Decision notification by 28 JUN 2022

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 5 PM EASTERN TIME.

Essay Questions:   :

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)
 OUR TOP FIVE TIPS: 
 1. We'll remind applicants to answer EVERY part of the question. This is a common mistake we have often seen.
2. Build in some pieces about your past work experience and background that are relevant for your career goals. These should help the reader nod in agreement, that yes, the applicant's career goals make sense given their experience in the past.
3. The short-term goal should have granularity. Mention names of companies you wish to join, what kind of work you will do there and how it will prepare you for the long term goal.
4. The long-term goal need not be as granular, but it should give a purpose and a clear direction of what you wish to achieve in your career.
5. Lastly, no platitudes for Wharton. Identify what your learning needs are that demand an MBA and link them intelligently with what Wharton has to offer. We recommend not having a single sentence here that does not apply specifically to YOUR learning requirement from Wharton.

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)
 OUR TOP FIVE TIPS: 
 1. the only way you can write a good, convincing essay is by doing a lot of research on the Wharton program. Scour the website, talk to current students and alumni, read blogs, view vlogs - do your research!
2. Your past stories of contribution are a good indicator of how you will conduct yourself and contribute in the future, so its prudent to pick some past impactful stories of contribution.
3. That said, maintain a balance between your past story and how you will contribute at Wharton. Sometimes, applicants only delve in the past. Their past contribution takes up all the space, leaving no real estate for what they will do at Wharton. The result is, they land up writing an addendum about the Wharton contribution. 
Remember, this essay is forward-looking. Your past experience is a good reference for your capability, but what is more relevant for the adcom is how you will make their b-school better through your contribution. 
4. The b-school asks for personal, professional or academic contribution. Every applicant may not contribute to all three spheres, so don't be compelled to contribute everywhere. 
5. Instead, identify your strengths and the knowledge/skills/interests that make you unique. Match these to what will be valuable at Wharton. You may want to run your ideas through a few students/ alumni to ensure they are sound and what you are proposing isn't already happening (like starting a Club) and is likely going to garner sufficient student-interest.

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)
 OUR TOP FIVE TIPS: 
 1. show growth in every area relevant to you- professional, academic, extra-curricular.
2. Show introspection and your self-awareness for the weaker elements of your profile. How have you worked upon these weaknesses?
3. How are you today - add growth/ achievement stories where relevant.
4. Why are you a better fit for Wharton now....
5. and (optional, as there's already a question on this) - how are you better equipped to contribute at Wharton? 
This is a very short essay, so use your space wisely.

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.

Recommendation Questions:  (2 recos needed)
Question 1: Please provide example(s) that illustrate why you believe this candidate will contribute meaningfully to the Wharton MBA community. (300 words)
Question 2: Please provide example(s) that illustrate why you believe this candidate will find success throughout their career. (300 words)

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Wharton changed its first essay questions and left its second required question and optional questions as they have been for the last couple of years. The “change” to the first question is really more of a clarification. Wharton is more specific in what it’s looking for. And that should help you provide a better answer.

Wharton MBA application essay questions

Wharton MBA 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)

This question is future-focused and exclusively professional. What do you want to do professionally that you can’t do now and that a Wharton MBA will help you do? What “soft” and “hard” skills do you hope to acquire at Wharton? How will a Wharton MBA – the education, the credential, and the experience – when combined with your past experience and education help you achieve your dreams?

In  Blair Mannix’s words during an Admissions Straight Talk interview :

“We want students to do self-reflection on why they want this degree. We want students to explore the pivot moment (when they decided they wanted to do this) and unpack the talent and treasure they can bring to the MBA. Spend the time and really think about the top three things you will get out of the program.”

As with most  MBA goals questions , Wharton wants to see how you plan to connect your Wharton education to your future. Keep in mind that Wharton has an incredibly rich curriculum. How will you take advantage of its premier offerings to prepare yourself to realize your vision?

To answer this question well, you need to have professional direction and you need to know which of Wharton’s myriad resources make it perfect as the next stop on your professional journey.

There are many ways you could structure your response. You could start with a pivotal experience that either illustrates what you seek to accomplish or that shaped your short-term and long-term goals. Then why this experience — hopefully  an accomplishment  — is important to you and how it relates to the question. In doing so make sure you answer all elements of Wharton’s essay question.

Wharton MBA 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)

Start with the end in mind: How do you intend to contribute to the Wharton community?

To answer that question, research the co-curricular opportunities and pedagogical approach at Wharton. How will you contribute? Based on your experience, what difference do you intend to make? How will you participate, and yes, contribute?

Now decide on the aspects of your experience and background that prepared you to have your intended impact. You can highlight achievements,  challenges overcome , initiatives you’ve led, and teamwork, and that’s just for starters.

And now you’re ready to write.

You can start this essay with the impactful experience from your past and then analyze the lesson you learned from that accomplishment. Then bring it forward and apply it to your intended role at Wharton.

Alternatively, you can start with your intended impact at Wharton and then go back to your past experience.

Regardless of how you structure your essay, you want Wharton to see you as a giver and contributor.

Wharton MBA additional essay question (Required 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)

The name of the  MBA reapplicant  game is Growth and Improvement. Wharton is asking for reflection, and you need to provide it, but also show how that reflection led to action and improvement. Show Wharton that you are a better candidate this time than last.

Wharton MBA optional essay question

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.

“Addressing extenuating circumstances” means that you should describe those circumstances in a straightforward way. Give the admissions committee context. Avoid excuses and whining. If possible, provide evidence that those circumstances either no longer exist and will not affect your performance.

Also note that this question is broad enough where you can use it to bring to the committee’s attention an interest, achievement, obstacle overcome that you would like them to know about and that isn’t covered elsewhere.

What’s next?

For expert guidance with your Wharton MBA application, check out Accepted’s  MBA Application Packages  which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped thousands of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and look forward to helping you too!

Wharton 2021-22 application deadlines

Round 1September 8, 2021Round 2January 5, 2022Round 3March 30, 2022Deferred Admissions RoundApril 27, 2022

*To be considered for a round, you must submit a complete application by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of the deadline.

Source:  Wharton website

***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***

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