School guides · 2026-27

UPenn Wharton

The essay prompts, word limits and deadlines for 2026-27, and what UPenn Wharton says it looks for. Always check the official site before you submit.

Essays

Immediate post-MBA goal

50 words

What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal?

Medium- and long-term goals

150 words

Describe your medium- and long-term professional goals after your Wharton MBA.

Value to Wharton

350 words

Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to add meaningful value to the Wharton community?

Reapplicant essay

250 words · optional

Explain how you have reflected and grown since your previous application and discuss any relevant updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, extracurricular or volunteer engagements).

Additional information

500 words · optional

Please use this space to share any additional information about yourself that cannot be found elsewhere in your application and that you would like the Admissions Committee to know. This can also be used to address any extenuating circumstances (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance).

Deadlines

R1September 8, 2026
R2January 5, 2027
R3March 31, 2027

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Sources

Last checked November 7, 2026. Storylode is not affiliated with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.