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UPenn / Wharton MBA Recommendation Questions

MBA Wharton deadlines

The MBA application for the Wharton School requires two letters of recommendation, preferably from individuals well acquainted with your performance in a work setting such as a current or former supervisor. Make sure you select people who can speak directly about your aptitudes and capabilities. The Wharton MBA recommendation questions for the 2023-2024 admissions season are below.

2023-2024 Wharton Recommendation Questions

Recommender Information

The recommendation begins with the recommender’s contact information, followed by a handful of background questions:

Relationship With Applicant: (e.g. Direct Supervisor, Advisor, Indirect Report/Subordinate)

During which period of time have you had the most frequent contact with the applicant?

Are you a graduate of Wharton or any other University of Pennsylvania school? (Yes / No)

Are you a faculty member of Wharton or any other University of Pennsylvania School? (Yes / No)

wharton mba recommendation questions

Summary Appraisal

Please look at this list of personality characteristics and choose up to two traits that you feel best represent the candidate you are recommending to the Wharton MBA Program. (TIP – You do not have to choose two, only up to two.)

Options: Determined, Humble, Disciplined, Engaged, Intellectually Curious, Analytical, Flexible, Persistent, Conscientious, Results Oriented

Please look at this list of personality characteristics and choose up to two traits that you feel best represent the candidate you are recommending to the Wharton MBA Program. (TIP – You do not have to choose two, only up to two.)

Options: Collaborative, Persuasive, Innovative, Confident, Self-Aware, Professional, Resilient, Energetic, Emotionally Stable, Agreeable

Applicant Assessment

Please provide example(s) that illustrate why you believe this candidate will find success in the Wharton MBA classroom. (Word count: 300)

Please provide example(s) that illustrate why you believe this candidate will find success throughout their career. (Word count: 300)

(Optional) Is there anything else we should know?

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