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To write good Wharton MBA essays, start with what Wharton actually looks for: clear goals, strong self-awareness, and a genuine reason for choosing the school. Their prompts are direct, so the essays should be too. Instead of overexplaining, focus on what drives those goals and how specific Wharton resources, like Leadership Ventures, the Health Care Management Program, or professors like Adam Grant, connect to them.
Avoid listing achievements. Wharton values maturity and introspection more than a perfect track record. Talk honestly about turning points, challenges, or mistakes. That level of clarity usually lands better than vague ambition.
For the “contribution” essay, think about what makes your perspective useful to others, whether it’s your upbringing, work environment, or unique interests. And throughout, try to reflect Wharton’s core values: teamwork, global mindset, and making measurable impact. When the essays sound like real reflections, not rehearsed pitches, they tend to resonate more.
