While getting my MBA at Wharton, I had the privilege of being a member of the admissions committee. I ended up interviewing nearly 100 candidates, reading over 200 applications, and even making a trip to Japan during my time with the committee. Over the years, many people have asked me how the admissions process works. If you are serious about getting an MBA from a top 10 program, it is worth knowing what happens to your application once it leaves your hands. Most MBA programs follow a similar process to the one I am about to outline. The Arrival Once your application gets to…

The prestigious business school is the first to make a series of foundation courses available to the masses at no cost. The rise of free online learning platforms has been evidenced this year by the addition of MOOC (massive online open course) to the Oxford English Dictionary in August, and a recent announcement by University of Pennsylvania further endorses the concept. UPenn’s Wharton School is offering four first-year MBA courses online for free through Coursera, one of the most popular MOOC platforms, which partners with top universities around the world to deliver courses…

Click here to read about media coverage and impact of this open letter. Dear Mr. Trump: At the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, students are taught to represent the highest levels of respect and integrity. We are taught to embrace humility and diversity. We can understand why, in seeking America’s highest office, you have used your degree from Wharton to promote and lend legitimacy to your candidacy. As a candidate for President, and now as the presumptive GOP nominee, you have been afforded a transformative opportunity to be a leader on national and international…

As with the Wharton’s successful Business Foundation specialization series, “Business Analytics” will feature a Capstone Project that allows participants to apply their knowledge to real-world business challenges. Wharton is proud to announce Yahoo! will serve as Capstone Partner for “Business Analytics.” Those who complete the series and capstone project will earn a Wharton Online Specialization Certificate. “We are pleased to offer the first ‘Business Analytics’ specialization through Coursera to reach learners worldwide who want to speak the language of analytics, ” said…

The campus’ resources extend from a state-of-the-art fitness center, donated by Wharton alum David Pottruck, to a library system with almost 6 million books and a 269-acre campus with countless educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities. Our many buildings are clustered at the center of the campus and form a community within Penn. Jon M. Huntsman Hall is home to both the Undergraduate and Graduate Divisions of Wharton. The single largest addition of academic space on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus in more than half a century, this 320, -square-foot building…

The Marketing Program requires students to have a basic knowledge of various business areas, computer programming, calculus, and matrix algebra. Recent graduates have received offers of faculty positions at leading business schools, including Columbia, Duke, LBS, MIT, Northwestern, NYU, University of Michigan and University of Chicago. Graduates of the program have received offers of faculty positions at leading business schools, including Cornell, Duke, University of Chicago, Northwestern, NYU, LBS, Columbia, Emory, Harvard, USC, and UCLA. Financial Aid Financial aid in the…

Occupying a 37, square-foot space on the sixth floor of the iconic Hills Brothers Plaza, Wharton | San Francisco offers panoramic bay views of the city’s eastern waterfront and close proximity to some of the world’s biggest technology companies. This technologically advanced academic facility is designed for blended learning and includes state-of-the art classrooms, a library lounge, a stunning dining space and gathering area, group study rooms, and faculty and administrative offices. Classrooms Hills Plaza amphitheater-style classrooms are designed to deliver the leading-edge…

Ride our free Capital Region International Airport (LAN) shuttle for a hassle-free start to your stay at the Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol. You can dine with room service while unpacking in your sophisticated room, or explore the restaurants and attractions within a short walk, including Lansing City Market and Impression 5 Science Center. Ready for work? Our hotel features free Internet access and extensive meeting facilities, as well as a direct connection to the Lansing Center. Hotel amenities & services Remove stress from your hotel experience with convenient…

So you want to go to the renowned Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for your MBA. You’re not alone. Wharton receives 6-7 applications every year for a class of about 840. There are many aspects of your application that are set in stone when it comes time to fill out the app: your GPA, your test scores, and your past extracurricular and work experiences. But what’s not set in stone is how you choose to present yourself on the actual application form. I know many hopeful applicants who are frantically filling out their applications down to the wire on the day of…

Find out why Knowledge@Wharton High School is a great resource for you and how you might use it to teach and to improve your knowledge and skills: About Knowledge@Wharton High School Knowledge@Wharton High School — KWHS for short — is on a mission to provide high school students and educators around the world with a deeper understanding of business and personal finance and to equip them with the skills to excel in the global marketplace. We are a part of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a world leader in business education. Since our launch in 2011, KWHS…