Think of the admissions process as a two way street – we may be evaluating your candidacy, but you’re also discovering whether Booth is the right fit for you. As you explore our culture, you’ll learn about our world-renowned professors, the freedom to chart your own course, and our supportive global community. While these aspects highlight Booth’s strengths, there are many layers to uncover when it comes to what Booth looks for in an applicant.
So, what does Booth look for in an MBA candidate?
Some of the best insights come from our current students and alumni. We asked them to describe their classmates, the importance of paying-it-forward, and why leadership matters. While we don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach, we do value everyone’s potential to bring something unique to the Booth community. We hope their perspectives guide you as you work through your application.
What makes for a strong application? In this “Ask a Boothie” video, current Boothies offer their insights.
Ask A Boothie - Advice for Applicants
Part-Time MBA students share what they think of when they consider their classmates.
Ask A Boothie - How Would You Describe Your Booth Classmates?
If you ask Boothies what it means to pay it forward, you’ll get a lot of different stories but they all point back to Booth’s supportive community. Consider how you can contribute to Booth's pay-it-forward culture.
The Booth Experience - Paying-it-Forward at Chicago Booth
We asked evening and weekend MBA students what the pay-it-forward culture at Booth means to them, hear their responses on why it's impactful.
Ask a Boothie - What does Booth's pay-it-forward culture mean to you?
In talking about how people show up as leaders, Boothies have endless examples of peer leadership, community leadership, business leadership, and more. Explore some of the many ways to grow as a leader at Booth.
The Booth Experience - How will you develop as a leader?
Booth students share how their MBA has given them an advantage in leadership.
Ask a Boothie - How have you grown as a leader at Booth?With our Full-Time Round One deadline (September 19) and our Part-Time Winter Quarter deadline (September 23) swiftly approaching, we wish you the best of luck as you work towards submitting your application to Chicago Booth.
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The collaborative atmosphere at Chicago Booth fosters a space where our students want to help one another succeed before, during their MBA journey, and beyond. Read on as Boothies shine light on Booth’s pay-it-forward culture.
What Does it Mean to Pay-it-Forward at Chicago Booth?
Considering getting your MBA in Chicago? Check out a few of the many ways in which Chicago Booth’s geographic location sets our MBA program apart.
5 Advantages of Getting Your MBA in Chicago
Hear insights from members of our community who have joined us from military services around the world.
Booth's Veteran and Active Military Community