We are excited to launch a new series, MBA Admissions Brief, in which leading business schools provide guidance for your application and insight into their program. Whether you are already lining up recommenders or just beginning to think about an MBA, the adcoms will be sharing tips and info with you in this new Q&A feature.
Maryellen Reilly, Deputy Vice Dean of the Wharton MBA Program
To kick things off, we hear from the Wharton School's Maryellen Reilly, the Deputy Vice Dean of the MBA Program, who oversees Wharton MBA Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Management and Student Life. Before coming to Wharton 12 years ago, Maryellen spent over 15 years in finance in both the US and Europe at firms including Capital Group and JP Morgan. Additionally, Maryellen sits on the investment committee of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, and is a member of the Forum of Executive Women.
In her role as Deputy Vice Dean, Maryellen leads the student experience outside the classroom, including Career Management, Admissions & Financial Aid and Student Life in identifying and providing services and support to enhance the student experience from admission to graduation and beyond.
Read on for her advice about the Wharton application process, choosing recommenders and what you may have to look forward to at Wharton!
What would you say to someone who’s applying next fall and just getting started in the MBA application process now?
Start by thinking deeply about what your goals are and what do you hope to gain from an MBA, both professionally and personally. That’s a big part of the decision process: getting to know yourself. Once you know what you want and what you hope to get out of business school, then you can then set your sights on researching programs and finding the place that best fits you. Every school is really excited to show you everything we offer, but it’s important that you really take this opportunity to see if the school you’re thinking of is the place for you.
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