Articles about UPenn - Wharton
Why an MBA is a ‘Safe Harbor’ in a Recession
Jan 30, 2023
The current decrease in demand means the competition for a place at business school is relatively lower, but the effect could be short-lived
Negotiating an MBA Merit Scholarship Award with Admissions Consultant Karen Marks
May 03, 2022
Karen Marks explains how to boost your chances of securing a merit-based award
At Elite MBA Programs, GMAT Scores are Soaring to Record Highs
Dec 06, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic drove a surge in demand for MBAs, enabling schools to be far more selective in admissions
MBA School Choice: Columbia Vs. Wharton
Oct 15, 2021
What separates these top tier business schools is their location and culture
Post-MBA Careers: Employer Demand for Business Analytics Skills is Outstripping Supply
Dec 03, 2020
Regardless of their future role, analytics-minded MBA students will need to get their head around SQL, Python and R
Business Schools Face Unprecedented Challenges Amid Covid-19
Apr 14, 2020
With travel suspended, schools are moving classes online and enrolling fewer overseas students. Learners are demanding fee discounts and some schools are waiving entrance requirements
How to Win the MBA Admissions Lottery
Oct 25, 2019
MBA applications are down at some of the top schools, but competition is still intense. How can you secure a place at your school of choice?
Why More Startups are Hiring MBAs
Sep 09, 2019
The pay can be poor, but the opportunity for impact and growth is enormous
Are Management Consulting Firms Reducing their Dependence on MBAs?
Feb 06, 2019
Business schools’ and consultancies’ close ties led to the phrase “McHarvard”. But as the elite firms seek more diverse talent, the proportion of new consultants with MBAs is shrinking
Post-MBA Careers in Social Impact
Jan 09, 2019
Yes, the pay can be lower, but today’s business school students are pursuing career paths with purpose, not just for profit
How to get Winning Letters of Recommendation
Oct 11, 2018
A bad letter can sink an application, but a stunning testimonial can tip the balance in favour of an MBA candidate
MBA School Choice: Wharton Vs. Booth
Aug 15, 2018
Both business schools are highly ranked and feature strong placements in the financial services sector. But the culture and career destinations of Wharton and Booth students vary, sometimes widely
MBA Scholarships for International Students in the US
May 07, 2018
A round-up of MBA funding options for international students studying in the US
MBA Careers in Finance: Where Are the Opportunities?
Mar 28, 2018
The doors are open to MBAs in finance, including fintech, wealth management and venture capital
MBA Applications: How Important is the GMAT?
Mar 15, 2018
Although the GMAT is just one component of an MBA application, it seems like it plays an outsized role. Just how important is the GMAT?
