Wharton essays

They're finally out - they seem pretty standard, so hopefully will be able to craft something meaningful with them.

http://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/action/apply.php

Essay Questions for the 2006 Application

Instructions 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.

First-Time Applicant Essays (this also includes those who applied for Fall 2003 or earlier)

1. Required: Describe your career progress to date and your future short-term and long-term career goals. How do you expect an MBA from Wharton to help you achieve these goals and why now? (1,000 words)

2. Required: Describe an impact you’ve had on an individual, group or organization. How has this experience been valuable to you or others? (500 words)

3. Required: Please complete two of the following three questions (500 words each):
   • Describe when you were part of a team where the group process and/or intended outcome failed. What did you learn?

   • Describe a situation where your values, ethics, or morals were challenged. How did you handle the situation?

   • Describe a personal characteristic or something in your background that will help the Admissions Committee to know you better.

4. Optional: 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).