Wharton looks for students who have focused career goals and want to make an impact. They look for unique stories and diverse backgrounds, bringing in applicants from all over the world. Academics are extremely important along with leadership potential. Because many of the courses at Wharton are quant heavy, the admissions team places an emphasis on applicants’ GMAT scores and prior quantitative courses taken. The GMAT is a very good indicator as to how well you will perform in the classes at Wharton. If you are having a tough time with the GMAT, a tutor will likely be recommended AND/OR possibly taking an advanced math class to prove you can handle the quantitative courses. Read More..