Wharton essays 2026-27, prompt by prompt
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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?
Essay 1 (Parts A & B)
Part A: What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? Part 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?
Plan around the deadlines
- Round 1 — 09-08-26
- Round 2 — 01-05-27
- Round 3 — 03-31-27