EMBA Admissions Blog

Get to know more about Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives at our upcoming events. We are hosting a variety of options, including online office hours, themed webinars, virtual information sessions, and alumni discussions. We also are planning to head back on the road for in-person Information Sessions. Make sure to…Read More

If you’re thinking about applying to Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives, we’re excited to report that we have a new essay question. The updates will be reflected in the online application when it launches in early August, but we’ve also listed the essay questions below so you can start to…Read More

Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives is pleased to announce options for both an in-person and virtual Orientation. Orientation Week – sometimes jokingly referred to as “EMBA Boot Camp” — is the official start of classes as well as an opportunity to get an overview of what to expect in the…Read More

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we want to highlight two important scholarship opportunities for women in Wharton’s EMBA program. Female candidates at both our San Francisco and Philadelphia campuses are invited to apply for fellowships in collaboration with the Forté Foundation. Forté Fellows exhibit exemplary leadership, represent diverse backgrounds,…Read More

If you’re thinking about applying to Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives class of 2024, you can create an online application at any time. While the new application typically launches in August, you can see what is required to start preparing. We also encourage you to engage with us by reading…Read More

We know that Round 2 applicants are eager to receive admissions decisions on Wednesday, March 24. As we approach that date, please know that we are working diligently to process and thoroughly read all applications.  The best way to confirm if we have received all of your application materials is…Read More

If you have any questions about the application or admissions process for Wharton’s EMBA program, please feel free to stop by our online office hours. Admissions staff from our East and West Coast campuses will be available to chat and answer questions. Applicants to our Philadelphia program can join us…Read More

The Round 2 (and final) application deadline for Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives is just around the corner on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  Here is a checklist to keep in mind as you work to complete your application: Complete your Online Application in its entirety, including your three essay questions,…Read More

If you are applying in Round 2 to Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives, make sure to schedule your interview as soon as possible. An admissions interview is required for all applicants and must be completed before the application deadline of February 10. All  interviews will be conducted virtually, and your…Read More

If you are a Round 1 applicant, you have probably started counting the days until we release decisions on Wednesday, January 20. We know it is challenging to wait for a decision and we appreciate your patience as we process and read all applications. If you are wondering if we…Read More

The winter holidays are a great time to work on your application to the Wharton MBA Program for Executives. Our offices will close for Winter Break on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Philadelphia and San Francisco, so please contact us before that time if you have any immediate admissions questions.…Read More

We know that the ability to plan your schedule is important as you consider Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives.  Students need to know when they are required to be on campus or have time off for Global Business Week. That’s why we make sure students have access to the entire…Read More

Thank you to all of our military students and alumni. We appreciate everything you have done for our country.  We support our military students in several different ways: Application Fee Waiver As a small token of our appreciation, we waive the application fee for all U.S. Military applicants. Just enter…Read More

After you submit your application to Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives, what happens next?  First, we make sure that we have received all of your required application materials. If something is missing, we will contact you. You also can check your application portal to confirm the status of your materials.…Read More

When you submit the required documents like transcripts and test scores to apply to Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives, it may take a bit of extra time for us to confirm receipt. Like many people these days, most of our staff is working remotely. Please be patient as we process…Read More