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So, thoroughly do your homework on the school before you start writing: talk to students and alumni, and attend online or (if possible) in-person admissions events. Really dig in! Wharton wants to be sure you didn\u2019t simply look at a ranking when choosing it or that it\u2019s not just your backup option if you don\u2019t get into Harvard Business School or the Stanford GSB. Wharton wants to feel confident that you will accept a place in its next class if you are offered one. So be ready to prove it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Essay 1: Two short-form questions<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4><b>What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This first new question is a test of clarity and focus. Be specific about the job function, industry, and ideally the type of company or geography you\u2019re targeting right after graduation. Avoid vague phrases like \u201cwork in consulting\u201d or \u201cmake an impact.\u201d Instead, say something like \u201cjoin a leadership development program at a global consumer goods company to build cross-functional skills in brand management and operations.\u201d You could also list specific example companies, but I recommend that you check the program\u2019s<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/statistics.mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Career-Report-FINAL.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024 Career Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and previous career reports before you do, because your essay will be stronger if it aligns with companies that actively recruit from Wharton. If you have enough space, you might consider also sharing a little context for your goals, but do not worry if you can\u2019t; you can provide that in the next essay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this space to connect the dots for the Wharton admissions committee. From the aforementioned first role you hope to land post-MBA, show how you plan to grow in scope and impact over the next few years \u2014 whether by leading teams, launching initiatives, or transitioning industries. Then, tie those short-term steps into your long-term vision. Make your envisioned path feel intentional: Wharton wants to see that your plans are ambitious but grounded, and that an MBA is the right bridge from one point to the other. End your essay by briefly and specifically mentioning how Wharton will help you make the necessary transitions through its community, resources, and\/or curricular strengths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a couple things you don\u2019t need to worry about with this essay. If you have specific firms you want to mention, that is great, but doing so is less important in this essay than in the previous one. Also, don\u2019t feel pressured to talk extensively about Wharton-specific resources in this essay, because you will have plenty of space to offer this information in Essay 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Essay 2: Taking into consideration your background \u2013 personal, professional, and\/or academic \u2013 how do you plan to add meaningful value to the Wharton community? (350 words)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This essay is a challenge for many, because it has two distinct parts, and if you divide them roughly equally, you have just 175 words, or only a few sentences, for each! In the first part of your essay, you need to share an anecdote or experience that was formative or clearly helped define who you are or how you walk through life. The experience you describe should illuminate specific values that you hold, and you need to explain how you would apply these values for the better at Wharton. It isn\u2019t enough for you to just say, \u201cI will bring this characteristic with me to Wharton!\u201d Instead, you must show that you have a deep understanding of the applicability of this trait at the school. (Where will your impact be felt? How will you contribute?) For example, will your highlighted trait come alive in planning or executing the Wharton Follies, in helping fellow students in your cohort or cluster with their job search, as a William P. Lauder Leadership Fellow, or all of these? It doesn\u2019t matter where it manifests; again, it matters only that you have a clear game plan and that you know how you will execute it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Reapplicant Essay (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)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This essay is your opportunity to explain how you have grown since you last applied to the school. Ideally, you have improved on some aspect(s) of your profile \u2014 whether that is a higher test score, more work experience, a promotion, or something similar. Be sure to explain what it is about the school that motivates you to apply again. This can be a great way to show the specific and sincere reasons you value a Wharton MBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Additional Information 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. 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