Penn/Wharton 2012-2013 essay topics - 工管

Following up on last week's announcement of the application deadlines for
the 2012-2013 admissions season, the Wharton adcom has also released its
2012-2013 essay topics. Applicants this year must respond to three essay
questions totaling 1,400 words. The essay topics are listed below.

Required Question:

How will Wharton MBA help you achieve your professional objectives? (400
words)

Respond to two of the following three questions:

1. Select a Wharton MBA course, co-curricular opportunity or extra-curricular
engagement that you are interested in. Tell us why you chose this activity
and how it connects to your interests. (500 words)

2. Imagine your work obligations for the afternoon were cancelled and you
found yourself “work free” for three hours, what would you do? (500 words)

3. “Knowledge for Action draws upon the great qualities that have always
been evident at Wharton: rigorous research, dynamic thinking, and thoughtful
leadership.” – Thomas S. Robertson, Dean, The Wharton School

Tell us about a time when you put knowledge into action. (500 words)

Reapplicant Essay:

All reapplicants to Wharton are required to complete the Optional Essay.
Please use this space to explain how you have reflected on the previous
decision on your application and to discuss any updates to your candidacy
(e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework,
extracurricular/volunteer engagements). You may also use this section to
address any extenuating circumstances. (250 words)

Optional Essay:

If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Committee should
be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work
experience, choice of recommenders, or questionable academic performance,
significant weaknesses in your application). (250 words)


Good luck!

Best,
Kevin
[email protected]


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Kevin Chen
Senior Admissions Counselor, Clear Admit LLC (http://www.clearadmit.com/)
Stanford Graduate School of Business, class of 2005
Harvard Kennedy School of Government, class of 2000
Princeton University, class of 1994
Previous work experiences: McKinsey; NBA; Reuters

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