In August 2025, the Wharton MBA program is hosting a total of 17 events, comprising 11 virtual events and 6 in-person events. These events are designed to offer prospective applicants a well-rounded understanding of Wharton’s MBA offerings, including dual-degree programs, application strategies, alumni experiences, and student life.
In-Person Visit
Wharton is also conducting in-person events across several global cities.
On August 6, dual-degree alumni panels and networking receptions will take place in both New York City and Taipei, the New York session focusing on the JD/MBA and Lauder MA/MBA programs, and the Taipei session featuring local alumni sharing their MBA journeys.
On August 7, a similar JD/MBA and Lauder session will be held in Washington D.C. On August 12, another in-person Wharton Full-Time and Executive MBA Alumni Panel & Networking Session will be held in Washington D.C., followed by an identical session on August 14 in Chicago
Also in Chicago on August 14, a Lauder Coffee Chat with Kenric Tsethlikai will allow prospective students to discuss the Lauder joint-degree program in a casual setting.
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Virtual Events
Among the virtual events, the popular Coffee Chat sessions will run multiple times on July 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 14, 17, and 24, giving prospective students a chance to connect informally with current Wharton students to hear about the MBA experience and admissions journey.
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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)
Wharton will also hold several targeted webinars, including Personalized Guidance: A Conversation with Wharton Admissions on July 8 and 22, offering small-group discussions with a senior admissions officer, and the MBA Program Overview and Q&A sessions on July 11 and 23, which provide insights into academics, student life, and career resources.
Additional virtual events include Clear Admit: MBA Essay Insight on July 9, Lauder Application Tips on July 17, and sessions focused on joint programs like JD/MBA Application Tips & Ask the Adcom on July 22 and a Lauder Overview on July 29.
On July 22, Wharton participates in the virtual multi-school panel Top Business Schools Present: The Value of an MBA, and MBA Application Tips and Q&A wraps up the virtual offerings on July 31.
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05-Aug-25 | Personalized Guidance: A Conversation with Wharton Admissions | Prospective students can join Wharton’s bi-weekly “Personalized Guidance” session for an interactive, small-group conversation with Senior Associate Director of Admission, Daniel, offering candid insights into Wharton’s MBA experience, admissions process, and student life. | Virtual |
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06-Aug-25 | Wharton JD/MBA and Lauder MA/MBA Alumni Panel and Networking Session | New York | Prospective students can join this joint information session to learn about Penn’s dual degree offerings: the Wharton JD/MBA and Lauder MA/MBA programs. The event includes program overviews from admissions teams, an alumni panel, and a networking reception, highlighting how these integrated programs prepare students for global careers in law, business, and international studies. | In-Person |
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06-Aug-25 | Alumni-Hosted MBA Information Session | Taipei | Prospective students in Taipei can join the Wharton Alumni Club of Taiwan for an informational and networking session featuring MBA alumni. Attendees will hear firsthand about the Wharton experience, career outcomes, and the impact of the MBA on alumni’s professional journeys. | In-Person |
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07-Aug-25 | MBA Program Overview and Q&A | Prospective students can join a Wharton MBA Admissions representative for an interactive webinar covering the full-time MBA program, including academics, student life, and career resources. The session will conclude with a live Q&A. | Virtual |
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07-Aug-25 | Wharton JD/MBA and Lauder MA/MBA Alumni Panel and Networking Session | Washington D.C. | Prospective students can join this joint information session to learn about Penn’s dual degree offerings: the Wharton JD/MBA and Lauder MA/MBA programs. The event includes program overviews from admissions teams, an alumni panel, and a networking reception, highlighting how these integrated programs prepare students for global careers in law, business, and international studies. | In-Person |
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08-Aug-25 | Top Business Schools Present | Application Tip Webinar | Prospective students can join admissions representatives from ten top business schools, including Wharton Business School, for a virtual panel discussion on the value of an MBA. The event includes insights into each program, student experiences, and a networking session to connect directly with school representatives. | Virtual |
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08-Aug-25 | Coffee Chat | This will be a virtual one-hour event where prospective students will join the current students to hear about their Wharton MBA Experience and the admission process. | Virtual |
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12-Aug-25 | MBA Application Tips and Q&A | This virtual event will be joined by the Wharton MBA Admission staff who will be discussing the overview of the Wharton MBA program along with taking up the admission-based Q&A session. | Virtual |
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12-Aug-25 | JD/MBA Application Tips & Ask the Adcom | Prospective students can join Wharton’s JD/MBA admissions team for an informative session covering the application process, helpful tips to enhance applications, and a live Q&A to address individual questions. | Virtual |
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12-Aug-25 | Wharton Full-Time and Executive MBA Alumni Panel & Networking Session | Washington D.C. | This in-person event in Washington D.C. will be joined by the Wharton MBA Admission staff who will discuss the overview of the Wharton Full-Time and Executive MBA program and take up the admission-based Q&A session. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | Lauder Coffee Chat with Kenric Tsethlikai | Chicago | Prospective students in Chicago can join Kenric Tsethlikai, Managing Director at The Lauder Institute, for an in-person coffee chat to learn about the Lauder joint-degree program. The session will cover the student experience, curriculum, global focus, and application tips for this Wharton MBA and Master’s in International Studies program. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | Wharton Full-Time and Executive MBA Alumni Panel & Networking Session | Chicago | This in-person event in Chicago will be joined by the Wharton MBA Admission staff who will discuss the overview of the Wharton Full-Time and Executive MBA program and take up the admission-based Q&A session. | In-Person |
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19-Aug-25 | Personalized Guidance: A Conversation with Wharton Admissions | Prospective students can join Wharton’s bi-weekly “Personalized Guidance” session for an interactive, small-group conversation with Senior Associate Director of Admission, Daniel, offering candid insights into Wharton’s MBA experience, admissions process, and student life. | Virtual |
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21-Aug-25 | Lauder Ask the Adcom | Prospective students can join a live Q&A session with Colleen France and Marcy Bevan from The Lauder Institute to ask questions about the Wharton Lauder MBA/MA program and the admissions process. | Virtual |
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22-Aug-25 | Ask the Adcom | Prospective students can join this one-hour AMA with Wharton Admissions Committee members to get tips on navigating each section of the MBA application and ask questions directly to the team that reviews applications. | Virtual |
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27-Aug-25 | Ask the Adcom | Prospective students can join this one-hour AMA with Wharton Admissions Committee members to get tips on navigating each section of the MBA application and ask questions directly to the team that reviews applications. | Virtual |
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28-Aug-25 | Lauder Overview | Prospective students can join Wharton’s Lauder Admissions team for an interactive webinar offering an overview of the Lauder Institute’s MA in International Studies joint degree with the Wharton MBA, covering curriculum details, student life, careers, and admissions, followed by a live Q&A session. | Virtual |
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