Application to the Business School at University of Pennsylvania

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I have always been enamored by business: The allure of working hard and reaping the rewards of it has stirred within me a passion of which I have never tired. This fervor has influenced me to apply to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where I believe I can be a valuable asset to the college while it in turn prepares me to face the challenges and opportunities that both the domestic and international economies present.
Though my high school classes have given me a solid foundation in many of the basic principles of economics, I have been left yearning to glean more knowledge about the business world. Wharton’s remarkable academic record makes it my first choice in attaining greater insight into the inner workings of business. Wharton’s courses in business management are especially appealing to me, for they will allow me to develop the leadership skills I have developed over the years and channel them into the business realm.
Because of my affinity towards business, I invest a significant amount of time reading articles from a variety of sources with topics such as...

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