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School Overview

The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a member of the Ivy League. It was founded in 1881 by the industrialist and philanthropist Mr. Joseph Wharton and was the first business school in the United States. The Wharton School is consistently rated as one of the top 5 business schools in the U.S. It is well known for its innovative teaching methods, most cited faculty as well as the wide variety of academic programs and resources it offers.

The Wharton School of Business is highly selective as far its admission process is concerned. It remains one of the most competitive business schools in the U.S. which requires high GPA, GMAT score along with strong non-quantitative credentials. The school offers both Full-time and Executive MBA programs.

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Full-Time MBA Program Executive MBA Program
Rankings BW 2010: 3
FT 2011: 1
U.S. News 2011: 3
Economist 2010: 8		 BW 2010: 3
FT 2010: 8
U.S. News 2011: 1
Duration 20 months 24 months
Deadlines Round 1: Oct 3, 2011
Round 2: Jan 4, 2012
Round 3: Mar 5, 2012		 Feb 1, 2012, for both San Francisco (West) and Philadelpia (East) campuses.
Average GMAT score 720 700
Average GPA 3.5 (No minimum GPA required). No minimum GPA required.
Minimum years of education 15 15
TOEFL/IELTS requirement Required for international applicants. Not required.
Avg Professional Work Exp. 4 years (No minimum yrs. of work experience required). 10 years wherein 5 or more in managerial position.

Class Profiles

Full-Time MBA Program Executive MBA Program
Class Size 845 245
Average Age of a Student 28 years 34 years
Female Students 40% 25%
International Students 36% 34%
International Faculty 36% 24%
Classes commence from Classes start in Fall each year. May 20, 2012 (San Francisco) and May 27, 2012 (Philadelphia). Classes conducted on Fridays and Saturdays on alternate weekends.

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Admissions Process

Full-Time MBA Program Executive MBA Program
Recommendations 2 Letters of Reference required from direct supervisors. 2 Letters of Reference required from direct supervisors, managers, clients or former employers. Also, a Letter of Endorsement from applicant's organization on the official letterhead, signed by management, indicating that the necessary time will be provided for attending the program.
Transcripts Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions from which applicants have earned a degree or a self-reported transcript. Official transcripts to be produced only after admission when notified. Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions from which applicants have earned a degree or a self-reported transcript. A certified copy of original transcripts can be submitted, in case there's a delay in submitting original transcripts.

Expenses

Full-Time MBA Program Executive MBA Program
Tuitions and Fees $126,500 $173,940 for San Francisco and $ 167,160 for Philadelphia
(incl. of tuition, books, and program-related housing and meals. Transportation and parking costs are not included).
Personal airfare for International Seminar trip yo be born by the students.
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses $2,500
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