What are the Round 1, 2 and 3 deadlines if I want to apply to the Wharton MBA Class of 2029?
Wharton lists three standard rounds for its MBA Class of 2029. Round 1 closes on September 8, 2026, Round 2 on January 5, 2027, and Round 3 on March 31, 2027, each at 5:00 PM ET. A deferred track for current undergraduates closes on April 21, 2027.
Wharton has three standard MBA rounds for the Class of 2029: Round 1 on September 8, 2026, Round 2 on January 5, 2027 and Round 3 on March 31, 2027. Each closes at 5:00 PM ET, and there is also a deferred admissions track for current undergraduates.
Wharton MBA deadlines and decisions
| Round | Application deadline | Decision notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 8, 2026 (5:00 PM ET) | December 17, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 5, 2027 (5:00 PM ET) | March 31, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 31, 2027 (5:00 PM ET) | May 11, 2027 |
| Deferred Admissions | April 21, 2027 (11:59 PM ET) | July 1, 2027 |
Interviews and timing
- Interview invitations, where they apply, tend to go out about 6 to 7 weeks after each deadline.
- Expected invitation dates are October 28, 2026 (Round 1), February 19, 2027 (Round 2), April 16, 2027 (Round 3) and May 26, 2027 (Deferred).
- Your MBA application also puts you in the running for the Joseph Wharton Fellowship, with no extra form.
My Advice
Pick your round early and work backwards from it. Earlier rounds usually leave more scholarship money available, so Round 1 or Round 2 is a safer bet if your test scores and essays are ready. Double-check every date on Wharton's own website before you commit.
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