UPenn / Wharton MBA Deadlines 2024-2025
The University of Pennsylvania has released the 2024-2025 Wharton MBA deadlines for applicants targeting the Class of 2027.
Wharton MBA applicants should note that all materials (including recommendations) must be submitted by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the date of each deadline to be considered for a given round.
| Round | Application Deadline | Interview Invitations Sent | Admissions Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 4, 2024 | October 24, 2024 | December 10, 2024 |
| Round 2 | January 3, 2025 | February 19, 2025 | April 1, 2025 |
| Round 3 | April 2, 2025 | April 18, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
| Deferred Admissions | April 23, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
As usual, the Wharton School is conducting its admissions process over three rounds this admissions season.
The admissions committee encourages first-time applicants, reapplicants, and international students to submit their applications in Round 1 or Round 2. Submatriculation applicants (i.e. current college students) are advised to apply in Round 3 so that more of their academic record is available for review by the admissions committee.
What are the Application Requirements?
A complete Wharton application comprises background information provided via the school’s online application data forms, an application fee of $275, responses to two essay questions, transcripts from undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework, two letters of recommendation covering the applicants’ performance in a work setting, GMAT or GRE scores, and a one-page resume.
Non-native English speakers must also submit TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores, unless they hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
When Does Wharton Issue Interview Invitations?
The Wharton admissions committee conducts interviews by invitation only. The date when candidates will be notified about this application process milestone is reflected in the Interview Invitation column above. Interview invitations will be extended via email; candidates will also receive a link for scheduling the interview, and resources for preparing.
Candidates who are not invited to interview on this date will receive a rejection notification.
MBA Applywire
I am originally from the UK (now a permanent resident) and went to community college (3.6 gpa), then transferred to a top 25 undergrad and severe health issues due to a disability causing me to get a 3.1 gpa. I then stayed there and did a master’s in finance with a 3.8 gpa. I am very passionate about giving back, especially about the homelessness epidemic. Before college I spent a year in Switzerland volunteering at homeless shelters. During college I led a campus ministry with a focus on helping the unhoused. After my experience with my disability, I started a nonprofit that has consulted with several shelters and foodbanks to help those with similar health issues as myself. I also personally raised capital to purchase and preserve an affordable multifamily property. My career has been in real estate since I graduated, but I have job hopped. My first job was 5 months, then I moved to be closer to family. My next job was for 7 months, but I quit as they were taking actions to make housing unaffordable for first time buyers. My next job was in acquisitions but I was laid off with about half the company due to the rising interest rates that affected the industry. I have been at an impact real estate private equity firm for almost 2 years in an acquisitions, development, and asset management role with a promotion. All my roles have been for REITs or PE firms. My post-mba goal is banking to better learn capital markets and long term to start an affordable real estate investment firm, perhaps in London. I would love to be a wire tap candidate, fingers crossed.
Applying for deferred programs at the mentioned schools. African woman studying Comp Sci and Math. GMAT Focus 98 %tile. Substantial community involvement and some experience at big tech working as a SWE. Thinking of consulting or product management post MBA.
Took the GMAT twice - with significant percentile increases for DI (77th to 86th) and Quant (50th to 66th) and a small dip in Verbal from (99th to 96th) same overall score of 645. Wondering whether to retake again.
Female, UK citizen.
Many extracirricular leadership roles.
MBA LiveWire
Scholarship ($91,524 -- covers full tuition and fees)
Trying to go into sports finance. Consortium applicant, interviewed 03/07
Joint mba/MEng in EECS. Did not receive scholarship update yet. Applies to Maxwell and the MBA grant
Went to visit the campus during my waitlist period and a current student wrote me a letter of support but it was not enough to get off the waitlist. I will try to apply again next year.