Is the Wharton MBA at UPenn worth it for Indian students?

For the Class of 2029, UPenn received approximately 9,500 applications through the Early Decision plan, of which almost 1,300 students were admitted by the university. This makes the University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate stand at roughly 13.6%, which is on the more selective side; however, at the same time, a lot higher than the UPenn regular acceptance rate of a mere 3.7%. 

Interviews are conducted at the Wharton School as a part of the Wharton MBA application process. Although these interviews are conducted via an interview only. They are one-on-one interviews focusing on the professional experience, career goals, candidate's leadership skills, and the fundamental answer to question of 'why Wharton'?

The interview is also equipped to test one's fit for the programme by checking aptitude, by posing behavioral and situational questions. 

Interviewees are advised to prepare specific examples of leadership, challenges, failures, and teamwork. 

While the business schools like Harvard, Stanford GSB, and Wharton are among the top schools to pursue Business and Management, Wharton is the least selective of all three. 

Wharton's larger class size (866 in MBA Class 2026) is the main reason for its accessibility. Wharton seeks students with strong quantitative and diverse professional backgrounds, which makes it more accessible than Harvard and Stanford. 

Mentioned below are the offer rates to the most prestigious b schools in the world:

Yes, to fulfill the basic eligibility, international students must hold a 3-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university, along with having a strong academic background. For programs like B.Com, BSc, or BA degrees, and additional requirements like professional achievements, GMAT/GRE scores, quantitative rigor, and more. To improve your overall application, students can also submit essays, an optional statement, test scores, supplemental courses from Coursera, HBS, and analytical skills through work.