In December 2025, the Wharton School will host 11 MBA events, including 9 virtual sessions and 2 in-person events, offering applicants multiple opportunities to engage with the admissions team, learn about Wharton’s MBA and Lauder programs, and explore pathways like deferred enrollment.
In-Person Visit
The in-person programming consists of three events, all offering personalized interactions. On 8 December, prospective students in New York can join Moelis Advance Access Program: NYC Coffee Chats for a discussion with admissions representatives about Wharton’s deferred enrollment pathway. This is followed by an Alumni-led Coffee Chat in New York City on 10 December, providing a chance to speak directly with WG’21 Mike Ramos about his MBA journey and career path. These events give in-person attendees an opportunity to explore Wharton’s community, culture, and admissions expectations in a more intimate setting.
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Virtual Events
The virtual events include a range of multi-school panels, program overviews, and application-focused discussions. On 2 December, Wharton participates in Top Business Schools Discuss: Application Advice for Deferred MBA Programs, a collaborative session with ten leading institutions offering guidance for deferred applicants.
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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)
On 3 December, two virtual events follow: the Lauder Overview, which introduces the MBA/MA joint degree, and Top Business Schools Present: Application Tips, a multi-school webinar offering insights on building a strong MBA application. Application preparation continues with the Wharton Inspire Series: From Application to Admission on 5 December, a student-led Wharton MBA Overview Webinar on 8 December, and Learn about the Moelis Advance Access Program: Overview and Q&A on 9 December. The Lauder admissions team also hosts two targeted sessions, Lauder Application Tips on 10 December and Lauder Ask the Adcomm on 16 December, guiding prospective students through the Round 2 application and offering direct Q&A. Finally, Exploring Dual Degrees in Business and Education on 11 December introduces applicants to Wharton’s dual-degree pathways with Penn GSE.
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02-Dec-25 | Top Business Schools Discuss: Application Advice for Deferred MBA Programs | Prospective students can join this virtual session to hear admissions officers from ten top business schools discuss the value of deferred MBA programs. Representatives from Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Booth, Kellogg, Yale, Berkeley Haas, UCLA Anderson, and UVA Darden will share guidance on preparing a strong application. | Virtual |
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03-Dec-25 | Lauder Overview | Prospective students can join this virtual session with a member of the Lauder Admissions team to learn about The Lauder Institute’s MA in International Studies joint degree with the Wharton MBA, including details on the curriculum, student life, career outcomes, and admissions process. | Virtual |
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03-Dec-25 | Top Business Schools Present | Application Tips Webinar | Prospective students can join this virtual session to hear representatives from ten leading business schools discuss their MBA programs and offer practical tips for building a competitive application. The event includes a moderated panel with admissions leaders from schools such as Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, and others, followed by a virtual networking session where attendees can ask questions and connect directly with panelists. | Virtual |
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05-Dec-25 | Wharton Inspire Series | From Application to Admission, Building Your Best Case for Wharton | Prospective students can join this virtual session to learn how to build a strong Wharton application. Admissions officers and current students will share insights on crafting a compelling profile and guide attendees through the application process. | Virtual |
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08-Dec-25 | Moelis Advance Access Program | NYC Coffee Chats | Prospective students can join this in-person session in New York to learn about Wharton’s Moelis Advance Access Program (MAAP), a deferred enrollment pathway to the MBA. The event includes an overview of MAAP and the full-time MBA, application insights, and a Q&A session. | In-Person |
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08-Dec-25 | Student-led Wharton MBA Overview Webinar | Prospective students can join current MBA students for a webinar offering an overview of Wharton’s Full-Time MBA program, covering academics, careers, student life, and leadership opportunities, followed by a live Q&A. | Virtual |
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09-Dec-25 | Learn about the Moelis Advance Access Program: Overview and Q&A | Prospective students can join this virtual session to learn about Wharton’s Moelis Advance Access Program, the school’s deferred MBA pathway. The session features the program director and a current Moelis Fellow, who will discuss the program structure, the Wharton MBA experience, and answer questions in a live Q&A. | Virtual |
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10-Dec-25 | Alumni-led Coffee Chat, New York City | Prospective students can join WG’21 Mike Ramos in New York City for an in-person coffee chat to gain firsthand insights into the Wharton MBA experience and connect with alumni who have successfully navigated their post-MBA careers. | In-Person |
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10-Dec-25 | Lauder Application Tips | Prospective applicants can join this virtual session to hear the Lauder Institute admissions committee share tips for the Round 2 application. The session covers what Wharton and Lauder look for, walks through the application and supplement, and includes time for Q&A. | Virtual |
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11-Dec-25 | Exploring Dual Degrees in Business and Education: Wharton MBA + Penn GSE | Prospective students can join this virtual session to learn about Wharton’s dual degree options with Penn GSE. Representatives from both schools will explain how MBA students can pair their program with an MSEd in Education Entrepreneurship or Education Policy within the standard two-year MBA timeline. | Virtual |
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16-Dec-25 | Lauder Ask the Adcomm | Prospective students can join this virtual Q&A session with the Lauder Institute’s admissions committee to ask questions about the Wharton Lauder MBA/MA program and the admissions process. | Virtual |
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