Fall 2010 Essay Questions
The Admissions Committee is interested in getting to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid, and succinct. Most importantly, we suggest you be yourself.
Essay questions for the 2010-2011 academic year will be released shortly.
Additional Joint Wharton MBA/MA–Lauder Applicant Essays
Required for all Lauder applicants in addition to the appropriate set of essay questions above.
Describe a cross-cultural experience in your adult life that was challenging to you. How did you meet this challenge and what did you learn from the experience? (1,000 words)
Please explain why you are currently applying to Lauder. How do you expect the Wharton/Lauder joint-degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and personal level? (1,000 words)作者: myice 时间: 2010-5-19 10:34
The UPenn / Wharton essay topics for Fall 2010 are currently available on the school’s website; however, the official word from the Wharton admissions committee is that, while the currently listed essay topics may stay the same, they may also be tweaked in time for the official release of the Wharton application. Make sure to check back with the Clear Admit Blog for updates.
In the meantime, the essays currently available online are below. The essays remain unchanged from the 2009-2010 topics.
Essay 1
Required; 750-1000 words. As a leader in global business, Wharton is committed to sustaining “a truly global presence through its engagement in the world.” What goals are you committed to and why? How do you envision the Wharton MBA contributing to the attainment of those goals?
Essay 2
Required; 750-1000 words. Tell us about a time when you had to adapt by accepting/understanding the perspective of people different from yourself.
Essay 3
Required; 500 words. Describe a failure that you have experienced. What role did you play, and what did you learn about yourself?
Essay 4
Required; 500 words. Choose one of the following:
1. Give us a specific example of a time when you solved a complex problem.
2. Tell us about something significant that you have done to improve yourself, in either your professional and/or personal endeavors.
Essay 5
Optional; 250 words. If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weaknesses in your application).作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-19 10:50
