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Below are MBA admissions interview questions and experiences submitted by UPenn / Wharton MBA applicants. If you interviewed at UPenn / Wharton, we encourage you to submit a report detailing your experience!

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Published: March 13, 2023
Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Joined Zoom room 10 minutes before interview time, but was only admitted at interview time. Had around 5 minutes to chat to other interviewees, before the 2 second-year students gave us instructions. We gave our 60-second pitch (no timer on screen), then the 25 minute timer for discussion began. Lastly, we had our 5-minute presentation.… Read more
Published: March 13, 2023
Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview consists of two sections: Team-Based Discussion (30mins) and 1:1 Interview (10 mins), with instructions given by Adcom taking an additional 10 mins. Team Based Discussion: Group of 5-6 students that spend: -Quick intro about yourself, current company, intended major at Wharton -1 minute pitch on TBD prompt, which the Adcom will decide the order… Read more

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Published: March 9, 2023
Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Virtual
After the TBD I had a 10 minute one-on-one interview. The adcom asked just 3 questions. Why MBA? Why Wharton? What other clubs and activities do you plan to join? Then I had time to ask her questions. Read more

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September 14, 2023 2:26pm ET
Interview Invite to UVA / Darden
Round: Early Decision
Received via email September 14, 2023
GPA: 8.6/10
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Finance
Application Location: Brazil
September 13, 2023 11:06pm ET
Applied to Stanford GSB
Round: Round 1
Received via portal
GPA: 3.88
GMAT: 770
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: New York
September 13, 2023 4:55pm ET
Applied to Stanford GSB
Round: Round 1
Received via portal
GPA: 3.7
GMAT: 750
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: Colombia
September 13, 2023 2:16pm ET
Applied to Columbia
Round: Round 1
Received via portal
GPA: 3.1
GRE: 332
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Marketing
Application Location: Abu Dhabi
September 13, 2023 1:48pm ET
Applied to Stanford GSB
Round: Round 1
Received via portal
GPA: 3.6
GRE: 328
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: New York
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