{"id":49364,"date":"2020-07-25T15:57:22","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T22:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=49364"},"modified":"2020-09-29T12:19:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T19:19:00","slug":"chicago-booth-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2020-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/chicago-booth-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2020-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Booth MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines: 2020-21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Chicago Booth, the world\u2019s most flexible full-time MBA program<\/em>, evaluates candidates based on the criteria of academic preparedness, intellectual curiosity, and communication skills. It is \u2018the destination for ambitious, intellectually curious professionals\u2014bold leaders who want to advance in their careers and earn an MBA degree from the world\u2019s leading academic business school\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Deadlines:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chicago Booth MBA deadlines for\nthe 2020-21 admissions season are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n Round<\/strong><\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Application Due<\/strong><\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Decision Notification<\/strong><\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Round 1\n <\/td>\n September 24, 2020\n <\/td>\n December 3, 2020\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Round 2\n <\/td>\n January 12, 2021\n <\/td>\n March 18, 2021\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Round 3\n <\/td>\n April 1, 2021\n <\/td>\n May 20, 2021\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Chicago Booth Scholars\n <\/td>\n April 1, 2021\n <\/td>\n June 3, 2021\n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All applications are due by 11:59 PM CST.\n<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Like\nlast year, the admission committee requires the applicants to answer two essay\nquestions. The first essay remains unchanged, but the second essay question has\nbeen changed this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From\nBooth Admissions Blog<\/strong>:<\/em> Our approach\nto the MBA application and evaluation is holistic. In this way we can begin to\nget a sense of who you are both professionally and personally. That is why this\nyear you\u2019ll find that we kept the essay question that provides insights into\nyour post-MBA goals and added a new question that gets at the heart of your\nmotivations.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead\nof a maximum word limit, there is a minimum word limit of 250-words. Though\nthere is no maximum word limit for these essays, the admission committee<\/em>\nasks candidates to use their own judgment in determining how long the\nsubmission should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From\nthe Booth Website:<\/strong> We trust that you will use your best judgment in\ndetermining how long your submission should be, but we recommend that you think\nstrategically about how to best allocate the space.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 I advise my students to include only the\nessentials and keep their submission within 500 words for each essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart\nfrom these two required essay questions, applicants can also submit an optional\nessay to address\/explain any weaknesses in their profile or any extenuating\ncircumstances. Re-applicants will also submit an essay explaining how their\nperspective about their future, Booth , and MBA has changed this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us take a closer look at the\nessays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\nHow will the Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA\ncareer goals? (250-word minimum)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nis a standard goals essay that focuses on your short-term and long-term goals\nand how an MBA from Booth will help you achieve your goals. To begin with, provide\na brief account of your career history, explaining the skills and knowledge you\nhave gained and the accomplishments you have made. Outline how your\nprofessional experiences so far have inspired your career plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now\nshare your short-term goals. Identify the position that you hope to hold\nimmediately after MBA, specifying role, position, industry, and 1-2\norganizations\/companies which you would like to work for. Articulate your goal\nand explain why this goal is interesting and important to you. Please note that\nyour post-MBA goal should show a logical progression from your current skill\nset and knowledge acquired through an MBA degree. Your goals should be ambitious\nas well as realistic. That is, if you aim for a technology or a consulting\nrole, you will need to demonstrate that you already possess some\nskills\/experience in that area and are now aiming to enhance those skills.\nLikewise, if you are a career changer, you should provide evidence as to how\nyour current skill set would facilitate this transition. Now explain your\nlong-term career vision. Your short-term goals should naturally lead to your\nlong-term goals which may or may not be specific in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After\nthat, discuss the gap in your skillset that you hope to fill through Booth MBA.\nConnect your goals to the curriculum, career placement, and other resources of\nthe Booth program, explaining how they can prepare you for the future career.\nPlease note that thorough research of the Booth MBA program and its offerings\nis key to an effective response to this question. Be specific about how skills,\nknowledge, and experience acquired at Booth will help you build on your past\nknowledge and skills, inching you closer to your goals. Chicago Booth admission\ncommittee looks for individuals who are aware of the direction their decisions\nwill lead them to and their eagerness and undaunted spirit to make an impact.\nThe intent is to see if you can fit into the ethos of Booth\u2019s community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. An\nMBA is as much about personal growth as it is about professional development.\nIn addition to sharing your experience and goals in terms of career, we\u2019d like\nto learn more about you outside of the office. Use this opportunity to tell us\nsomething about who you are\u2026 (Minimum 250 words, no maximum.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last\nyear, Booth asked about the \u2018choices\u2019 that included both personal and\nprofessional choices. This year the Booth admission committee expects applicants\nto reveal their personal side. The purpose of this essay is to show who you are\nas a person and what motivates you. You will have to do some soul searching and\nshare stories from your personal, academic, and community life that showcase\nyour interests, leadership experiences, and other passions. Give the admission\ncommittee a glimpse into what matters most to you, what drives you, motivates\nyou, and has shaped you as a person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When writing this essay, focus on\nexperiences that have shaped your values and priorities all these years.  Do not shy away from\nsharing the challenging experiences in life \u2013 often tough experiences make us stronger\nand self-aware. Remember all of you are unique individuals, so your experiences,\nvalues, and interests will set you apart from other candidates. Some people\nhave extensive volunteer engagement, while some may have varied interests and\nhobbies outside of work. This essay is a great place to share your involvement\nand passion for voluntary service and your interests and hobbies.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having\ndiscussed your passions, and interests that occupy your days outside of your\nwork hours and are the guiding forces in your life, connect them to your\npotential experiences at the \u2018choice rich\u2019 environment of Booth. Your research\nof Booth\u2019s resources and offerings will come in handy to address this part of\nthe question. Explain how you see yourself engaging in the clubs and\norganizations of Booth based on your interests and passion. This is your chance\nto show\nto the Ad com what you will bring to the table as a student and as a valuable\nalumnus. For instance, you can talk about how your accomplishments in a specific\nsport or your passion for volunteer work will enable you to actively engage in specific\nclubs or organizations at Booth. This\nis a great way to demonstrate your \u2018fit\u2019 with the program. Please note that\nself-awareness is imperative for acceptance to the MBA program in Chicago\nBooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While\nthe first essay unfolds your professional accomplishments and goals, this essay\nunveils your interests, motivation, and values outside of the professional\narena. Make sure that these two essays should showcase a well-rounded picture\nof your professional and personal self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are invited to interview, you will\nhave the opportunity to share even more about who you are, how you think, and\nwhy. You will get two short answer questions that allow you to further showcase\nyourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Is\nthere any unclear information in your application that needs further\nexplanation? (300 words maximum)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\n optional essay<\/em><\/a> asks you for information that will clarify something\nthat is unclear. It is a great place to address any weaknesses in your profile.\nFor example, if you have lower than average GMAT score, any grades below a C on\nyour transcript, academic probation, or a significant employment or education gap,\nyou can explain it in this essay. Also, if you cannot get your recommendation\nletter from your current supervisor, please explain that in the optional\nstatement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To\nprovide context for a weakness in your profile, make sure your reason is\ngenuine to convince the Ad Com that your low grades or employment gap occurred\ndue to unforeseen circumstances beyond your control. Your response should be\npositive, straightforward, and fact-focused and should not sound like you are\nmaking excuses for a weakness in your profile. Your weakness may also bring out\na positive aspect of your personality. For example, if you are discussing your\nemployment gap, you may explain that you did something productive during that\nperiod, such as traveling, volunteering, or handling a family medical\nemergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou do not have any weakness in your profile or any areas that need\njustification\/explanation, you may skip this question and focus only on the\nrequired two essays. This question, unlike the required questions, does have a\nword limit. Please respect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Re-applicant Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon\nreflection, how has your perspective regarding your future, Chicago Booth, and\/\nor getting an MBA changed since the time of your last application? (300 words\nmaximum)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nanswer to this re-applicant essay<\/a> is vital for the re-applicants since it is asking for your\nperspective and growth. Instead of asking how your application has improved\nthis time, Booth wants to assess how failure has altered your outlook and how\ndifferently you have geared up this time for the MBA admission. Take this\nopportunity to showcase the change in your stance and your maturity to progress\ntowards the goal. Do not forget to mention how you have tailored yourself to\nmeet Booth\u2019s admission criteria. Though the question doesn\u2019t ask for\nimprovements, you should definitely mention if there are any improvements in\nyour profile, such as, an improved test score, or a promotion at work, or\nsignificant community involvement that has resulted in a changed outlook of\nyour future. Your conscious efforts to strengthen your profile and to work on\nyour weak areas will prove how determined you are about your Booth MBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To\nmeet the prescribed word limit, you need to be extremely precise in presenting\nyour case a make every word count.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For\nmore information about applying to Chicago Booth, please click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Key Essay Tips with Examples<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay Analysis of Other Top\nPrograms-2020-21<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/em><\/a>MER Students Share their success Stories<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2011, MER (myEssayReview<\/em><\/a>) has helped many applicants get accepted into the top 20 MBA programs, including Chicago Booth. (Poonam is one of the top 5 most reviewed consultants on the GMAT Club<\/em><\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have questions about your Booth application? E-mail Poonam at poonam@myessayreview.com<\/em><\/a> or sign up here<\/em><\/a> for a free consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article<\/a> was first published in myEssayReview<\/a> blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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