Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students

I third that (if that's a thing). Saturday at Booth was pretty uneventful. People just nursed their well-earned hangovers, checked out some housing, and talked to random walk leaders. But hopefully by then you'll have decided on Booth and you won't need to visit Evanston

yea i'm going to be doing both too! hope to see some of you guys there... i just need a feel for the culture...

will be doing both as well. eurofutbol16 what made you choose booth over kellogg?

To be honest, it was an easier decision in the end than I thought. I really liked Kellogg when I visited, the people were great and the campus (besides the actual management building) was beautiful.

In the end it came down to what I'm interested in doing after school (leaning more towards PE/IB/finance, not consulting), and where I wanted to live (my wife's job in Chicago will be in the Loop).

I found myself making excuses to go to Kellogg, where the rational choice for me was Booth all the way. I had planned to split the admit weekend as most of you are suggesting, but found myself really enjoying all of the people that I met at Booth, and didn't bother going to Kellogg at all.

I think they put them on the same weekend intentionally, because the place you go to first will probably be the place you choose...if Kelloggs weekend is as impressive as Booths, you will be sold on the first day.

brandon432: Did you buy or rent the condo? I'm moving with my family so i'm debating between buying and renting a condo in Chicago...



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We're renting. I have a few friends who bought condos for school, but would only recommend it if your know you'll stay in Chicago. Closing costs in resale will eat up any equity gains otherwise.

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Thank you brandon432

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Do we yet know what the dress code for First Day is?

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https://www.chicagobooth.edu/programs/ftadmit/first-day/faq

What is the dress code for First Day?
While there is no strict dress code, we recommend smart casual (jeans are appropriate) for most of the weekend. Please note that there will be a considerable amount of walking, as you will have the opportunity to explore various areas of Harper Center on Friday and Saturday. Additionally, we recommend wearing a comfortable pair of shoes for the Neighborhood and Housing Tours. The Closing Reception on Friday evening calls for cocktail attire.

Smart Casual Dos: blazers, oxford shirts, sweaters or jumpers, blouses, polo shirts, nice jeans, trousers
Smart Casual Don'ts: t-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, sportswear, baseball caps, flip-flops

Hello everyone,

First off, Congratulations on getting accepted into Chicago Booth!

Now that you've been admitted, have you thought about how you're going to finance your MBA? As an international student, I found it a bit difficult to get funds for my MBA, and I'm sure there are many students in the same position - so I wanted to share some information that might be helpful.

Prodigy Finance is a loan provider that offers loans specifically for MBA students who are traveling abroad for their studies. Check it out, as it might be an option for you.

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