UPenn / Wharton MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The University of Pennsylvania has released the 2025-2026 Wharton MBA deadlines for applicants targeting the Class of 2028.
Wharton MBA applicants should note that all materials (including recommendations) must be submitted by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the date of each deadline to be considered for a given round.
| Round | Application Deadline | Interview Invitations Sent | Admissions Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 3, 2025 | October 22, 2025 | December 10, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 6, 2026 | February 20, 2026 | March 31, 2026 |
| Round 3 | April 1, 2026 | April 17, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Deferred Admissions | April 22, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
As usual, the Wharton School is conducting its admissions process over three rounds this admissions season.
The admissions committee encourages first-time applicants, reapplicants, and international students to submit their applications in Round 1 or Round 2. Submatriculation applicants (i.e. current college students) are advised to apply in Round 3 so that more of their academic record is available for review by the admissions committee.
What are the Application Requirements?
A complete Wharton application comprises background information provided via the school’s online application data forms, an application fee of $275, responses to two essay questions, transcripts from undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework, two letters of recommendation covering the applicants’ performance in a work setting, GMAT or GRE scores, and a one-page resume.
Non-native English speakers must also submit TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores, unless they hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
When Does Wharton Issue Interview Invitations?
The Wharton admissions committee conducts interviews by invitation only. The date when candidates will be notified about this application process milestone is reflected in the Interview Invitation column above. Interview invitations will be extended via email; candidates will also receive a link for scheduling the interview, and resources for preparing.
Candidates who are not invited to interview on this date will receive a rejection notification.
MBA Applywire
I'm an MiM candidate at Kellogg expected to matriculate in June 2026. I have an undergraduate degree in engineering from IIT. I will be joining DHL Consultings Americas office as a Mgmt Consultant post graduation from Kellogg.
My undergrad GPA is 7.38/10 and am expecting a 3.7+ from Kellogg at the time of applications.
I have a lot of internships ( 5+) at start-ups across various roles(strategy, marketing, Product Management, operations), industries and sizes. From dorm-room stage to unicorns. Also held multiple leadership roles during my time at college. Founded and headed two social initiatives on sustainability and women empowerment and informally mentored underclassmen from underrepresented backgrounds.
Plan to exit consulting soon into a start-up. Post MBA goal is investing ( not sure if VC/PE/Growth equity ). Longer term goal is entrepreneurship in India ( Inspired by family legacy and want to give back to country )
- No excuse for low GPA, I was simply didn't have the necessary drive or subject matter interest in school, was more interested in playing music and doing enough to graduate. Pursued that simultaneous to my conventional job for a few years after school and actually had a couple cool licensing deals with corporate brands but in last few years decided to focus on career.
- unfortunately had an illness at the end of last year that led to me have serious vision issues, being laid off and subsequently on disability for the first part of this year. Have since mostly recovered except for an operation I should be able to get next spring.
- volunteer leader for a high school ministry
Sponsored applicant from Deloitte. Applying to eight programs for the normal round two deadline. Pre-MBA experience is five years of consulting at Deloitte, completing a variety of projects across core business operations, human capital, and strategy within the TMT industry. MBA goals are to prepare for my return to Deloitte, specifically in the Monitor Deloitte strategy practice. Long-term, I would like to move into a strategy role within big tech.
MBA LiveWire
9YOE, no interview
9YOE, no interview