Welcome to Wharton
A Note from Admissions
One of the best parts of my job as Director of Admissions is meeting all of the strong and powerful women and allies who come through our doors – seeing them from application to admission. The stories I have read and the lessons I have learned from them are truly inspiring and humbling. Both as a steward and female leader in the Wharton community, I can say that the Wharton family is such a welcome place for women and their allies. We are all in when it comes to supporting, educating, and amplifying the voice of female leaders and their allies. I have experienced it firsthand, and I am forever grateful for the support the community has provided me. WWIB is a wonderful, extensive, but also tight-knit community dedicated to providing support, mentorship, and the success of women and their allies as leaders at Wharton and beyond!
— Blair Mannix, Director of Admissions, The Wharton MBA Program
Top 10 Admissions Tips
Attending any MBA program is a big decision personally, professionally, and financially. Take time to think about your professional path thus far, your long-term goals, and how a Wharton MBA can get you there.
Making History
In 2023, Wharton’s MBA Class included the highest percentage of female students in the history of the Wharton MBA program (52 percent). As a result, Wharton became the first business school to reach gender parity.
Please note, WWIB events are open to all students, regardless of gender, who support the WWIB mission.
FAQs
Does WWIB organize school visits?
Yes, WWIB organizes a visit day with Admissions for Women and their Allies that is held every fall. You can view the calendar and sign up for Admissions-related events here: https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/events/
How can I schedule a chat or contact a current member?
If you have questions specifically related to Admissions, you can sign up for office hours with the WWIB Vice President of Admissions.
Can I attend WWIB activities?
Yes, prospective students can attend Women and their Allies Day in the fall, organized by WWIB and Admissions. You can view the calendar and sign up for Admissions-related events here: https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/events/.
How does WWIB support prospective students?
WWIB supports prospective students through our Admissions committee, which hosts a number of events to attract and support diverse prospective students through their admissions journey. These include, Women and their Allies Day, virtual and in-person coffee chats, connecting prospective students with current students, webinars, and events at Welcome Weekend in the winter and spring.
How can I stay connected with WWIB?
Follow us on Instagram @WhartonWomenInBusiness.
How do I join WWIB?
Campus Groups is your one-stop-shop for joining all Wharton Groups and Clubs.
What are the benefits of being a WWIB member?
Being a member of WWIB gives you the opportunity to network with current Wharton students, alumni, and business leaders. Furthermore, WWIB members get the opportunity to enjoy the comprehensive set of programs set to help every Wharton student pursue their life purpose, champion themselves and others, and be true to themselves.
How I Got To Wharton
A blog series dedicated to sharing women’s journeys to Wharton.
A Day in the Life of a Wharton Woman
