Updated March 2026 The Wharton School is one of the most prestigious MBA programs in the world – and one of the most distinctive in how it evaluates candidates. Wharton looks for impactful leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate, and it's the only M7 program that assesses candidates in an actual group setting through its Team-Based Discussion. In this post, I break down what each of these criteria actually means for your application, drawing on ex