Dr. Andy Rachlin

Instructor

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Biography

Andy Rachlin teaches courses such as 'Progressive Development' and 'Techniques of Economic Development'. He currently serves as Managing Director at the Reinvestment Fund, the country's largest impact investment firm, where he oversees business development, credit analysis, and transaction structuring across various asset classes. Rachlin plays an active role in new product development. Before joining the Reinvestment Fund in 2012, he was the Interim Chief of Staff for the School District of Philadelphia, where he was responsible for crafting and initiating strategies to restore the District's fiscal balance. Rachlin has also served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Development in the City of Philadelphia, managing a portfolio of $40 million in innovative investment products with a focus on energy efficiency. He was previously an aide to the Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and a policy advisor for Newark Mayor Cory Booker's transition team.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.