As a top-tier MBA program, thousands of candidates apply to Wharton each year. Based on my experience, there are three main qualities that Wharton looks for when evaluating candidates for admission; these are impactful leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate. My thoughts on each of these characteristics is below. Impactful leadership Being able to demonstrate leadership should come as no surprise; this quality is extremely important to all of the

Some MBA programs, such as Wharton and Michigan Ross, require candidates to participate in a group interview, either in lieu of or in addition to, the standard one-on-one interview. This is a relatively more recent phenomenon, but the rationale behind evaluating applicants in a group setting makes sense – being able to analyze problems and work collaboratively on teams is important both during business school and in professional settings. I often get asked by clients about "b