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 wordsWhat is your immediate post-MBA professional goal?
Medium- and long-term goals
150 wordsDescribe your medium- and long-term professional goals after your Wharton MBA.
Value to Wharton
350 wordsTaking 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 · optionalExplain 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 · optionalPlease 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
| R1 | September 8, 2026 |
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| R2 | January 5, 2027 |
| R3 | March 31, 2027 |
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Last checked November 7, 2026. Storylode is not affiliated with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.