Deferred MBA Admission Chicago Booth Scholars Program

What Is a Deferred MBA Program?

A deferred MBA program gives you the chance to get admitted to business school while you’re still in college and before you have the work experience most schools require. Once you’ve gained your acceptance, you defer your admission while you work for up to five years. During the deferment period, you’ll be secure in the knowledge that you already have a spot in a top MBA program.

The deferred admission MBA program at Booth is known as the Chicago Booth Scholars Program, and it’s open to students who plan to pursue either the Full-Time MBA Program or the Part-Time MBA Program, or those who aren’t sure yet which MBA format will best suit their future needs.

Criteria for Deferred Enrollment

Booth’s MBA deferred admission program welcomes applicants who are in their final year of undergraduate work (including joint bachelor's/master's degree programs) at any institution, with any major, and with a wide array of backgrounds and interests. Additionally, any graduate degree student is eligible to apply to the Chicago Booth Scholars Program, provided they transitioned directly from their undergraduate studies to a Master's degree program.

Successful applicants demonstrate intellectual curiosity, personal maturity, competitive scores, and leadership. They also have a history of substantive internships or part-time jobs and/or an entrepreneurial spirit.

Who Should Apply?

Anyone in their final year of undergraduate studies who knows they later want an MBA, is considering the possibility of a future MBA, or doesn’t know what direction their professional path will take, should apply for Chicago Booth Scholars deferred MBA program. Candidates include students from both US and International institutions with majors across the board, ranging from Liberal Arts to STEM focuses.

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