{"id":33673,"date":"2016-07-10T13:34:11","date_gmt":"2016-07-10T20:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=33673"},"modified":"2016-07-27T15:34:00","modified_gmt":"2016-07-27T22:34:00","slug":"chicago-booth-2016-17-mba-essay-tips-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/chicago-booth-2016-17-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Booth 2016-17 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Check<\/a>Chicago Booth has always prided itself on admitting students\u00a0who can handle ambiguity and lack of structure. And its application reflects that principle. In spades. This year's Booth<\/a> application\u00a0also mirrors Chicago's pride in its distinctive culture. This essay\/presentation question, a modified version of last year's prompt, is about as open-ended\u00a0and original as it gets.<\/span><\/p>\n

The prompt wording has changed and become more succinct, but the intent is the same: Get to know you and see how you think. And how you will fit into Booth's community. Booth shares more thoughts and advice on its blog<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My tips are in blue below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essay<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

View this collection of shared Booth moments<\/a>. Choose the moment that best resonates with you and tell us why.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Presentation\/Essay Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Choose the format that works for you.<\/strong> Feel free to submit a traditional essay, slide presentation, or any format that you feel best captures your response. Please use the format you are most comfortable with, the Admissions Committee has no preference.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Determine your own length. <\/strong>There is no prescribed minimum or maximum length. We trust that you will use your best judgment in determining how long your submission should be, but we recommend that you think strategically about how to best allocate the space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Technical Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 File Size:<\/strong> Maximum file size is 16 MB.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Accepted Upload Formats:<\/strong> Acceptable formats are PDF, Word, and PowerPoint. We strongly recommend converting your piece to a PDF file prior to submitting.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Multimedia Restrictions:<\/strong> We will be viewing your submission electronically and in full color, but all submissions will be converted to PDF files, so animation, video, music, etc. will not translate over.<\/p>\n

A few thoughts:<\/span><\/p>\n

Should you write an essay or use a visual presentation<\/a>? That depends on you. If you are talented visually and love graphics and powerpoint, use a visual medium as long as it will translate to PDF. If you are a \"words person\" who prefers\u00a0expressing your thoughts in writing, write the response. Do what will make it easiest for you to express your essence. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don't take the lack of a word limit as a license to write the great American novel or your culture's equivalent of War and Peace<\/em>. Don't use more words or take more of their time than necessary. Don't mistake quantity for quality. This is a great place for you to show judgment -- preferably good judgment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Optional Essay:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is there any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to know? If so, please address in an optional essay. (300 words maximum<\/em>)<\/span><\/p>\n

This is an open-ended optional question<\/a>. You can use it to provide context for a weakness or blemish in your record. Or, you can use it to highlight an experience or aspect of your background that you didn't have room for elsewhere and that you would like the Booth adcom to know about as they consider your application. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This question, unlike the required question, does have a word limit. Respect it. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also keep in mind that the optional is not for repeating what's found elsewhere. It's for \"additional information.\" Don't waste your readers time with repetition or the misplaced grand finale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reapplicant Essay: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Upon reflection, how has your perspective regarding your future, Chicago Booth, and\/or getting an MBA changed since the time of your last application? (300 words maximum<\/em>)<\/p>\n

The\u00a0answer to this question\u00a0is critical for MBA reapplicants, and it's different from most reapplication essays in that it's more about your perspective than what you've done. \u00a0Chicago \u00a0wants to see growth\u00a0and development. Same ol\u2019, same \u2018ol got you a ding last time and probably will again this time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let this brief essay show a maturation and evolution of your goals and reasons for wanting to attend Chicago Booth. \u00a0Let it also reveal\u00a0that\u00a0you meet\u00a0Chicago's criteria better this year than last.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like professional guidance with your Chicago Booth MBA application, please consider Accepted\u2019s\u00a0MBA essay editing<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0MBA admissions consulting<\/a>\u00a0or our \u00a0MBA Application Packages<\/a>, which include advising, editing, interview coaching, and a resume edit for the Booth application.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Chicago Booth 2017 MBA Application Deadlines<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"See<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Register<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Linda<\/a> By Linda Abraham<\/a>, president and founder of Accepted\u00a0<\/em><\/em>and co-author of the definitive book on MBA admissions, <\/em><\/em>MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools<\/a>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Related Resources:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/span>School-Specific MBA Application Essay Tips<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u2022 Chicago Booth B-School Zone<\/a>
\n\u2022 Audio & Video in Admissions<\/a>, a free guide<\/p>\n

This article<\/a> originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/em>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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