Essay 1: How do you plan to use the Wharton MBA program to help you achieve your future professional goals? (500 words; Required)

Wharton's first essay centers on career goals, urging applicants to outline their professional aspirations and how the Wharton MBA will facilitate their achievement. It is crucial for applicants to discuss both short-term and long-term goals and to explain the broader impact they hope to make on their industry or community. This can begin with a brief career summary, identifying areas where the Wharton MBA can enhance their skills. While it's important to highlight personal gains, it's equally vital to consider how they will contribute to Wharton. For instance, instead of solely focusing on personal academic interests, applicants should think about how they might organize events or invite speakers to campus for the benefit of the community. A thorough understanding of Wharton's curriculum, special programs, and extracurricular activities will provide valuable insights to craft a compelling essay that aligns with the program's unique offerings.
 

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)

Wharton's second essay invites applicants to reflect on their unique backgrounds and how they plan to contribute to the Wharton community. The Admissions Committee is particularly interested in candidates who have made an impact in various aspects of life and who demonstrate the potential to continue doing so at Wharton and beyond. Applicants should strive to create a clear connection between their past experiences and future contributions at Wharton, specifying the roles they could play in events or organizations on campus. This approach will help to present a consistent and clear picture of their candidacy, and to show the Admissions Committee the potential impact they could have on the Wharton community.
 

Wharton MBA Reapplicant Essay: 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. (250 words; Required for reapplicants)

For reapplicants, it's important to provide a clear account of how they have strengthened their applications since their previous attempt. This can include improvements in quantitative records, enhanced professional qualifications, additional coursework, and efforts to become more familiar with Wharton's MBA program. Being thorough and specific in these areas will help to demonstrate their growth and readiness and to reassure the Admissions Committee of their commitment and progress.
 

Optional Essay: Please use this space to share any additional information about yourself that cannot be found elsewhere in your application. (500 words)

The optional essay offers a space to address any extenuating circumstances or provide additional information. Applicants should consider whether this extra information is necessary and relevant, address weaknesses without making excuses, and bring mitigating factors to the reader's attention.

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