Wharton Veterans Club
Admissions Support
Join us for Wharton MBA Military Visit Day
We invite you to join us virtually on Saturday, April 17th, 2021, for our Military Visit Day. The agenda will include an overview of the Wharton MBA, a panel led by current students, an overview of the admissions and application process, and a networking event. If you have any questions, please email whartonveterans@wharton.upenn.edu. We look forward to seeing you!
Who: Current military members or veterans interested in the Wharton MBA program
Where: Virtual format, link and agenda to be sent after registration.
When: Saturday, April 17th from 12pm - 3pm.
How: Register through the link below
Join us for Wharton MBA Military Visit Day
We invite you to join us virtually on Thursday, September 10th, 2020, for our Military Visit Day. During the day you will meet members of the Wharton community and discover our distinctively collaborative environment, innovative learning, global access, and diversity of talent that places you at the leading edge of new ideas that shape worldwide practice in the business, non-profit, and government sectors. The day will include an overview of the admissions and financial aid processes, career management opportunities that are available to Wharton students, the opportunity to 'visit' a Wharton class, and the chance to network with current Veteran students at Wharton. If you have any questions, please email whartonveterans@wharton.upenn.edu.
Who: Current military members or veterans interested in the Wharton MBA program
Where: Virtual format, link and agenda to be sent after registration.
When: Thursday, September 10th, 2020, | 8:45am - 6:00pm ET
How: Register through the link below
Wharton Executive Education now accepts the Post-9/11 GI Bill
For those veterans who wish to enroll in a short duration program, Wharton Executive Education offers several programs that are modular and in a live virtual online format, making them an ideal choice for veterans who wish to continue their education in a flexible open-ended timeframe. Wharton Executive Education accepts the Post-9/11 GI Bill and offers an open enrollment process with rolling application deadlines. To learn more, visit WhartonGIBill.com.
Join us on Zoom for Admissions Webinars
Come speak with current Wharton MBA candidates to get tips on the application process. We'll discuss student life, how we prepared for the GMAT/GRE, our journey of applying to the program, and why Wharton.
Who: Wharton Veterans Club Admissions Team
Where: via Zoom Webinar
When: Every other Tuesday, 8pm ET (see registration link for dates)
How: Register through the link below
Important Dates
ROUND 1
Application Deadline
Sep 6, 2023
Interview Invitations
Oct 24, 2023
Decision Release
Dec 14, 2023
ROUND 2
Application Deadline
Jan 4, 2024
Interview Invitations
Feb 16, 2024
Decision Release
Mar 26, 2024
ROUND 3
Application Deadline
Apr 2, 2024
Interview Invitations
Apr 19, 2024
Decision Release
May 13, 2024
Application & Mentorship
If you served in your country's military, the Wharton Veterans Club thanks you for your service!
The club provides assistance to active duty, transitioning military, and veterans in the following areas:
MBA Program Search & Selection
Wharton MBA Specific Information
MBA Application Mentorship
To begin your relationship with the Wharton Veterans Club, please fill out the Contact Form below.
Admissions Representatives
Brendan Aronson
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Brendan attended the US Naval Academy for undergrad and commissioned as a Marine Infantry officer in 2012. After serving for 6 years, Brendan matriculated at Wharton and is currently majoring in Finance and Entrepreneurship. At school, he is involved in the Veterans' club and serves as an Admissions Fellow and Venture Fellow.
Everette Richardson
Originally from Fontana, California Everette attended the US Air Force Academy for undergrad and commissioned as an Air Force Acquisitions Officer in 2014. After serving for 5 years, Everette matriculated at Wharton and is currently majoring in Finance and Real Estate. At school, he is on the board for the Real Estate Club and is involved with AAMBAA and the Veterans' club.
Kelly Lombard
Originally from Philadelphia, Kelly studied Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University and graduated in 2011. Kelly enlisted as a Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician following his undergrad and served for 6 years. Kelly then interned in Electronic Equities at JPMorgan before matriculating at Wharton where he is an Operations and Marketing duel major. Following Wharton, he will work as a consultant for Bain & Co. in the NYC office. At school, he is involved in the Veterans Club, serves as a Communications Fellow, and is on the Wharton Dean’s Advisory Council.
Alec Emmert
Email: aemmert@wharton.upenn.edu
Graduation Year: 2020
Branch of Service: US Navy
Born in Washington, D.C., Alec spent most of his childhood in South America. He returned to D.C. where he graduated from high school, then went on to attend the U.S. Naval Academy from which he graduated in 2005. He served on active duty for a total of eight years, both as a submarine officer and as an operations planner in the Middle East and Europe. After leaving active duty, he spent several years as a consultant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Alec is currently the Co-President of the Wharton Veterans Club, an active member of its rugby and boxing clubs, a McNulty Venture Fellow, a Perry World House Associate, and the Editor-in-Chief of the Wharton Journal. He will be joining McKinsey&Co's Philadelphia office following graduation.
Dina Kurman
Email: kurmand@wharton.upenn.edu
Graduation Year: 2020
Branch of Service: IDF - Air Force
Originally from Tel-Aviv, Israel, Dina attended the Bar- Ilan University for undergrad, where she majored in Applied Mathematics. She commanded over the Aviation Firefighting Course in the Israeli Air force. After serving for three years in the IDF and building a career as a Software Engineer and a Team Leader, Dina pursued her MBA at Wharton and is currently majoring in Business Analytics. Dina is the Co-President of the Wharton Israeli Club, Wharton Squash Club, and is involved in the Veterans' club.
Chris Pawlik
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Chris attended the US Military Academy at West Point and commissioned as an Army Infantry officer in 2013. After serving for 5 years, Chris matriculated at Wharton and is currently majoring in Finance and Accounting. At school, he is involved in the Veterans club, Finance club and serves as an Admissions Fellow. Chris interned with Credit Suisse in NYC between his first and second year, and will return there to work full-time upon graduation.
Bethany Dumas
Bethany hails from Dallas, Texas and attended the University of Texas at Arlington and commissioned as an Adjutant General Corps officer in 2009 and recently transitioned to become an Operations Research and Strategic Analysis (ORSA) officer. She is an active-duty sponsored student at Wharton and is currently majoring in Statistics and Business Analytics. At school, she is involved in the Veterans' club and serves as an Admissions Liaison and Communications Fellow.
Admissions Representatives
Admission Representatives assist military and veterans during the application process. Please email one or more reps that best match your service and/or specialty. If you are not sure who to contact, please email our general account at whartonveteran@gmail.com.
Admission Representatives assist military and veterans during the application process. Please email one or more reps that best match your service and/or specialty. If you are not sure who to contact, please email our general account at whartonveteran@gmail.com.
Full Time MBA Program
Air Force | Pilot ~ Giles Evans, Alessandra Horban
Air Force ~ Nick Thome
Army | Aviation ~ Jason Chimchirian
Army | SOF ~ Pat Martin
Army | SOF | Enlisted ~ Garrett Gish
Marines ~ Lorelei Gaus
Marines ~ Charlie McCartney
Marines | Aviation ~ Tyler Caldwell
Navy | Aviation ~ Kyler Chong
Navy | Surface Warfare | Nuclear | Women ~ Kristen Paladino
Navy | Submarines | Nuclear ~ Marcus Johnson
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Philadelphia
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Army | SOF ~ Seth Bandi
Navy ~ Christopher Grillo
Navy | Test Pilot ~ Rebecca Bennett
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Navy | Surface Warfare | Nuclear ~ Mike Burns
San Francisco
Army | Intelligence ~ Jeffrey Cho
Navy | Flight Surgeon ~ Richard Chou
Dual Degree Programs
Penn JD | Wharton MBA ~ Aaron McKenney
Harvard Kennedy School MPA | Wharton MBA ~ Shai Kivity
Lauder MA | Wharton MBA ~ Amy Kim
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