Updated March 2026 The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania is one of the most prestigious MBA programs in the world. As an M7 program, Wharton attracts thousands of applications each year from exceptionally strong candidates across industries and backgrounds. So what does Wharton actually look for? Based on my experience working with clients through the Wharton MBA admissions process, th ere are three qualities that consistently define the candidates who get in:
