Application Information
Admission to Wharton Academy programs is highly selective.
Successful applicants typically demonstrate:
- Minimum 3.4 unweighted GPA or equivalent
- Thoughtful, well-written essays that express interest in the program content.
- An array of extracurricular activities and/or personal achievements that denote intellectual curiosity, ability to collaborate, initiative and ambition or diversity of interests and ideas.
The priority deadline is our early deadline, and allows a greater chance of admission into preferred session dates. Students who apply by the priority deadline will also be notified of their admissions decisions earlier. There is also a possibility of specific programs or sessions filling before the final deadline, so applying by the priority deadline is always encouraged.
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Applications are reviewed at various points throughout the admissions cycle. Please refer to the Application Deadlines chart for timeframes on admissions notifications. Students will receive an email notification once admissions decisions are available.
Application Deadlines
| SUMMER PROGRAMS | PRIORITY DEADLINE | DECISIONS RELEASED | ROLLING ADMISSION |
| AI for Business | |||
| Fundamentals of Corporate Finance and Valuation | February 5, 2025 | February 19, 2025 | If programs or sessions are filled by the priority deadline, the application will close, and new applications will no longer be accepted |
| Social Entrepreneurship | |||
| Data Science, Statistics, and Coding Through Sports Analytics |
Application Requirements
Transcripts
College or university transcripts and/or grade reports are required for all applications. Please upload an unofficial copy directly into the online application system.
If you are a first-year undergraduate student, please also submit your final high school transcript and/or grade report. All grade submissions must be in English and must include your full name, your school’s name, and the academic terms covered.
If additional grades become available from your college or university before the application deadline, you may email supplementary materials to academyprograms@wharton.upenn.edu.
Essay/Short Answer Prompts
Short essay requirements provide an opportunity for the Wharton Academy admissions committee to learn more about you. They are also a way to evaluate your writing skills and your ability to directly respond to a given prompt. We value quality and thoughtfulness over quantity.
English Proficiency Scores
Non-native English speakers should submit test scores to verify English language proficiency. If the student attends a school where the primary language of instruction is English, this requirement is automatically waived. If submitting test scores, please note the admissions committee prefers TOEFL or IELTS scores, when available. The minimum TOEFL score required for admission is 100 (iBT.) The minimum IELTS score required is a 7. If TOEFL or IELTS scores are unavailable, applicants may submit Duolingo, PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores as an alternate. The minimum Duolingo score required is 130. To submit, please upload an unofficial copy of your score report to the online application.
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required for each application submitted. This is payable by credit card directly through the application system.
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