Webinar overview
Join Prepory admissions coach Peter for a strategic webinar designed to help students interested in finance, business analytics, and fintech understand how competitive undergraduate programs evaluate applicants. He’ll share his expertise on:
- How selective programs evaluate early interest in business pathways
- How to choose the right major and why it matters in admissions
- Which business competitions, certifications, research, and internships actually strengthen applications
- How students can demonstrate data, finance, or market curiosity beyond classroom performance
- How to avoid common mistakes that weaken business-focused applications
- A live Q&A to answer your specific admissions questions
Meet your webinar host: Peter Evancho
Peter is a former Brown University admissions interviewer and seasoned admissions professional with over a decade of experience helping undergrad business applicants gain admission to the country’s top programs. His students have been accepted to top business schools including the University of Pennsylvania, New York University, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and University of Virginia, and he brings a meticulous, strategic approach to every application he touches.
Meet your webinar host:
Peter is a former Brown University admissions interviewer and seasoned admissions professional with over a decade of experience helping undergraduate business applicants gain admission to the country’s top programs. His students have been accepted to top business schools including the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, New York University Stern School of Business, and University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce.
Frequently asked questions for business students:
Top undergraduate business programs like Wharton, Ross, and Kelley look for students who demonstrate genuine business curiosity, leadership, and quantitative strength, not just strong grades. Admissions teams want to see evidence of initiative through entrepreneurship, finance-related projects, internships, leadership in business or economics clubs, and community impact. A compelling "why business" narrative that connects your experiences to your goals is essential for standing out.
The strongest undergraduate business applicants have activities that show business thinking in action. Starting a small business or nonprofit, competing in DECA or FBLA, taking on financial or operations leadership in student organizations, completing finance or economics coursework, and pursuing internships or job shadowing in business settings all signal genuine interest. Depth and demonstrated impact matter far more than a long list of unrelated activities.
Undergraduate business admissions at top programs is highly competitive. Wharton's acceptance rate is under 10%, and programs like Ross, Kelley, and Stern accept a small fraction of direct-entry business applicants. Many students apply to the general college and attempt to transfer internally, which is also competitive. Building a strong profile by sophomore or junior year of high school significantly improves your chances of gaining direct admission.
Common mistakes include submitting a generic application without a clear "why business" story, relying on GPA and test scores alone without meaningful business-related experiences, failing to research program-specific values and culture, and waiting until senior year to build a differentiated profile. Top programs can tell when an applicant is treating business as a default rather than a deliberate choice. Authenticity and strategic preparation make a measurable difference.
