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Wharton MBA Events - January 2026

In January 2026, the Wharton School is hosting four MBA-related events, comprising three virtual events and one in-person event. Together, these sessions are designed to give prospective candidates a clear view of the Wharton MBA experience, with particular emphasis on deferred enrollment pathways, student perspectives, and direct engagement with admissions.

In-Person Visit

The in-person event takes place on 29 January in London, UK, with the MBA Access One-to-One MBA Event. This session allows prospective students to meet directly with Wharton admissions representatives through personalized, one-on-one conversations, offering tailored insights into the Full-Time MBA program and individual application strategies.
 

Founding Consultant - F1GMAT, Author, EditorEssay Editing - Consult with Atul Jose (Essay Specialist, F1GMAT)

The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings

Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors

For any questions about the service, email me, Atul Jose, at editor@f1gmat.com

As F1GMAT’s Lead Consultant and Essay Specialist, I will help you structure the essay by:

1)  Incorporating your Personal Brand

I will help you find unique life experiences that would differentiate you from the highly competitive Wharton application pool.

2)  Including Storytelling elements

I have developed a keen sense of storytelling from over a decade and a half of editing essays and writing essay examples for F1GMAT’s Essay Guides.

The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings

Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors

It is easy to comment, but it is tough to structure the essay from the perspective of the applicant and turn the essay into a winning application essay.

3) Aligning with the Culture of the School

A big part of editing and guiding applicants is in educating them about the culture of the school

Some schools have very ‘specific’ traits that they are looking for in an applicant. 

If you don’t highlight them and lean towards general leadership or cultural narratives, the essay won’t work. 

I will guide you through the writing process. 

I will also iteratively edit the essays without losing your original voice. 


Related Download: F1GMAT's Wharton MBA Essay Guide

Virtual Events

The virtual events begin on 9 January with the Moelis Advance Access Program Information Session, which introduces Wharton’s deferred enrollment pathway, outlining eligibility, program structure, how MAAP connects to the full-time MBA, and key application considerations, followed by a live Q&A. 

 

F1GMAT's Wharton MBA Essay GuideDownload F1GMAT's Wharton MBA Essay Guide

Essay 1: Two short-form questions

What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)
What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)

Essay 2: Long-form essay: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to add meaningful value to the Wharton community? (350 words)

 

On 21 January, the Student-led Wharton MBA Overview Webinar offers an inside perspective on the MBA through current students, covering academics, student life, career outcomes, and leadership opportunities, with time for participant questions. 

The virtual programming concludes on 27 January with Top Business Schools Discuss: Application Advice for Deferred MBA Programs, a multi-school panel where Wharton and peer institutions share guidance on deferred MBA applications, including insights into the Moelis Advance Access Program.

DateEventDescriptionType of EventRegister

09-Jan-25

Moelis Advance Access Program Information SessionProspective students can join this virtual information session to learn more about the Moelis Advance Access Program (MAAP), Wharton’s deferred enrollment pathway to the MBA. The session will outline MAAP eligibility, the structure of deferred admission, and how it connects to the full-time Wharton MBA, followed by application guidance and a live Q&A.Virtual

Register

 

21-Jan-25

Student-led Wharton MBA Overview WebinarProspective students can join this virtual, student-led webinar to gain an inside perspective on the full-time Wharton MBA Program. Current MBA students will discuss academics, student life, career outcomes, and leadership opportunities, followed by a live Q&A session.Virtual

Register

 

27-Jan-25

Top Business Schools Discuss: Application Advice for Deferred MBA ProgramsProspective students can attend this virtual panel hosted by Top Business Schools to hear application advice for deferred MBA programs. The session will feature Wharton and peer schools, with direct interaction with admissions representatives and insights into Wharton’s Moelis Advance Access Program, followed by a live Q&A.Virtual

Register

 

29-Jan-25

MBA Access One-to-One MBA Event: London, UKProspective students can attend this in-person Access MBA event in London to connect directly with Wharton and other leading business schools. The session offers one-to-one conversations with admissions representatives to learn about the Wharton Full-Time MBA Program and gain personalized application insights.In-Person

Register

 

F1GMAT's Wharton MBA Essay Guide

Essay 1: Two short-form questions

What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)
What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)

Essay 2: Long-form essay: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to add meaningful value to the Wharton community? (350 words)

Download F1GMAT's Wharton MBA Essay Guide