It’s no question that the experience you get from becoming a student at Chicago Booth is life changing. From charting your own academic path with our flexible curriculum model and collaborating with fellow Boothies on groundbreaking projects, to meeting new people and forming your sense of community – the avenues to seek and explore your passions and professional interests at Booth are limitless. If you’ve decided now is the right time to begin your MBA journey, we invite you to take a look at the information listed below as you begin preparing your application
As part of the application process, we require you to submit your essay(s), letters of recommendation, professional resume, academic transcript(s), and standardized test score(s). You can check out our full list of application requirements here. Keep in mind that our entire evaluation process is holistic and centered around getting to know the person behind the app.
*We accept the GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment. There is no preference on which exam you should take.
Essay One (maximum 400 words): Why are you seeking an MBA from Chicago Booth, and why is Chicago Booth's Evening MBA or Weekend MBA your program of choice?
Optional Essay (maximum 500 words): If there is any important information relevant to your candidacy you were unable to address elsewhere in the application, please share that information here.
Winter 2025: September 23, 2024
Spring 2025: January 3, 2025
*Please note that our Part-Time MBA program has rolling admission, so you can apply at any time. The deadlines mentioned above are for the next quarter start dates available.
With Chicago Booth, advancing your career is within reach. As you begin the admissions process, we recommend that you attend an upcoming admissions event, check out our student run blog, and browse over our most recent class profile to learn more about what it means to join our diverse community of students at Chicago Booth. We encourage you to take the first step towards advancing your career today by starting your application.
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