Wharton Stories: Admissions and Applying

Mary Kroening, WG’22, says the keys to preparing for the GMAT are consistency, self-discipline, and knowing what to expect.

How Strategy and Time Management Can Help Improve Your GMAT Score

After deciding that the GRE was a better fit than the GMAT, Daniel Salazar, WG’21, says his study strategy involved “practice, practice, and more practice.”

Advice from an Engineer on Studying for the GRE

Malcolm Minty, WG’22, kept his eye on his goal and took a structured approach to focus on math and verbal basics.

How this Wharton EMBA Student Used a “Mr. Miyagi” Approach to Study for the GMAT

“Take time to be thoughtful and be yourself. We want to really get to know you through these essays,” says San Francisco Admissions Director Barbara Craft.

Wharton EMBA Admissions Directors Share Tips on Writing Strong Essays

Christina Ho, WG’20, says, “This program is designed to provide a supportive network. This is a place for everyone.”

What’s It Like to Be LGBTQ in Wharton’s EMBA Program?

Marc Rodriguez, WG’20, came to Wharton for his career at the Federal Reserve Board, but says the friendships he’s formed are a “tremendous benefit.”

How Wharton is Adding Value for this Bank Regulator

“The Wharton EMBA community is a tight-knit group that supports each other academically, professionally, and personally. The Buddy Program is a grassroots representation of everything great about the Wharton network,” said Jodie Yorg, WG’19.

How “Buddies” Provide Mentorship for Wharton EMBA Students

Get to Know Five Members of the MBA Class of 2022

4 Questions with Vice Dean Howie Kaufold

Andrew Brown, WG’15, says Wharton was worth the investment. “The program has paid for itself in terms of salary growth and overall knowledge, but also—most importantly—from the people I met. The friendships and network are truly priceless.”

How Wharton Helped this Engineer Transition to the Business Side of the Defense Industry