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<p>I'm considering apply to Wharton ED. While I believe I'm in the running academically (2320 and 3.98), I lack business-specific extracurriculars. My college counselor told me that the last student from our school accepted to Wharton sent a letter from a VP of Sun Microsystems that stated the VP would hire him there, on the spot. I don't have that letter.</p>

<p>However, I think my extracurriculars do demonstrate the leadership and tenacity that pay dividends in the business world. Moreover, over the summer, I very successfully managed a sailing camp, but -- again -- I wasn't interning at Sun.</p>

<p>So, my question is more general: Does a student applying to Wharton (undergraduate) without significant business experience stand a chance?</p>

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<p>Yes.</p>

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<p>When I was applying, I didn’t really have much “business” experience. I didn’t do DECA or any business related clubs in school, and knew nothing about finance, accounting, or whatever.</p>

<p>I spun what I did have in a positive light to fit what the school is looking more, emphasizing on my in-class and extracurricular experience in math, leadership, and economics. I think it is important that you highlight these things in your application.</p>

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<p>I had no business experience whatsoever, and I was accepted.</p>

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<p>Leadership or research in economics/related field is a valid substitute for business experience.</p>