What does Wharton look for?
What does Wharton look for?
Wharton looks for diversity in the professional backgrounds of its admitted students just as it does in all other parts of our applicants’ profiles. No one industry is favored over another, and experience in a Fortune 500 company does not have higher value than experience in a small business or public institution.
Do all Upenn applicants get interviews?
Typically, more than 90% of applicants are offered an interview, depending on volunteer availability. Our interviewers aren’t admissions officers, but they are excited to learn more about you and to share their Penn experiences. All interviews will be offered virtually for the 2020-2021 application process.
Is Upenn better than Harvard?
Penn has a better social life than Harvard. Harvard is of course more prestigious than Penn. But both schools are top notch. It won’t make a practical difference in your career or academic opportunities either way.
Can I get into Wharton without work experience?
Work experience isn’t mandatory for applying to the MBA program but the admissions committee does seek individuals who will come to the program with diverse experiences and professional maturity. Check out our Class Profile page for an idea of the work experience and background of our most recently admitted class.
What is a good MBA GPA?
Average GPA at top 50 business schools
| Business School | Average GPA – 2019 | Average GPA – 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Harvard Business School | 3.7 | 3.71 |
| Stanford GSB | 3.7 | 3.73 |
| Booth School of Business | 3.6 | 3.6 |
What is special about Wharton MBA?
USP. A special feature of Wharton’s MBA is the flexible core and “the depth of 19 majors and the breadth of nearly 200 electives” that allow students to choose their course content based on their interests, background, experience, and goals.
What percentage of Wharton applicants get interviews?
40 percent
Is it hard to get into Wharton undergrad?
Wharton admissions are highly selective. While it’s known that Penn’s admission rate is about 12%, Wharton’s is believed to be even more selective at around 10%. That means only 1 out of every 10 applicants gets an acceptance letter.
What GPA do MBA programs look at?
There is no minimum GPA requirement for MBA admissions. Most of the top business schools like Harvard and Stanford, do not mention a minimum score for GPA requirement for admissions. However, the average GPA for both the schools is 3.71 and 3.73, respectively.
What is Wharton acceptance rate?
9% (2016)
What time does Wharton release interview decisions?
Wharton. Wharton’s Admission Committee has announced that the interview invitations will be sent out on 13th February at 5:00 pm EST (3:30 AM IST). The admissions committee will also notify candidates who haven’t been successful with their applications at that point.