This thread is for the Booth 2011 Application Year, meaning applicants that are starting School in the Fall of 2011. Please direct all of your questions for this year into the 2012 thread calling-all-2012-chicago-booth-fall-applicants-116701.html If you are a current student/admit, please consider visiting the thread for Admitted Students admitted-to-chicago-booth-class-of-2013-full-time-mba-thread-107432.html At Chicago Booth, you get more than just a world-class education. You become part of a global business force. Please use the following form to add your stats to the spreadsheet: Form link Edit Link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Av3d03301eNIdFozSUpyT2lUQzN0TG41MTFDWG83eHc&hl=en#gid=0 Spreadsheet 0Av3d03301eNIdFozSUpyT2lUQzN0TG41MTFDWG83eHc GMAT CLUB STATS Round 1 Deadline: October 13, 2010 Notification: December 15, 2010 Round 2 Deadline: January 5, 2011 Notification: March 16, 2011 Round 3 Deadline: April 13, 2011 Notification: May 18, 2011 Evening/Weekend MBA Deadlines: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/parttime/a ... #deadlines SCHOOL INFO Excerpts from Admissions Chat Events Application Review Process At minimum three people will review an application. We do not review applications in groups but the reader will have access to the previous readers' reviews. Our office hires students to serve as Admissions Fellows. These students will review the files(and conduct our on campus interviews.) Once the Fellows complete their review an admissions officer reviews and will make a recommendation. At this time a candidate is invited to interview or recommended for denial. If denial the Associate Dean will review the file. If invited to interview, after the interview takes place, the file is reviewed again by an admissions officer. A recommendation is made and ultimately the Associate Dean makes the final decision. We do not compare students between rounds; we only evaluate applications based on each round. The chances of being admitted are very similar from one round to the next. Interview As for interviews, Interviewers will NOT have access to your applications. We conduct interviews either on campus by admissions fellows or off campus by alumni. All applicants have the option of coming to campus or interviewing with a local alumni. Academics The Booth MBA is based on a discipline based approach to business education, with finance being at the cornerstone. Chicago Booth boasts a legendary finance curriculum, covering both corporate finance and investments. In addition, our long-standing relationships and success in recruiting with the biggest investment organizations in the world. General Guest: what are the top features booth is looking for in an mba candidate and how can i improve my chances of admission Kurt: The best way to be successful in this process is to really know your story. Where have you been? What skill and experiences have fostered over time? How do these things prepare you for an MBA, and a career post MBA? And finally, how does a specific program i.e. Booth bridge the gap effectively between where you are and where you want to be. Think through this effectively and convey this story utilizing all the aspects provided in the application will give you your best chance of success. To be candid we expect that students applying to a top school are smart, engaged and demonstrate signs for leadership potential. With those things being staples it is at the margins where you can most directly impact your outcome. And your story and fit is what lives in the margins. Neel the overwhelming majority of our students in the FT program are looking to make a career change. To do so you have to think through what you know about the desired industry, what skill and experiences do they covet and what do you bring to the table. In most cases once you do this exercise you will realize where your strengths and weaknesses lie, and at Chicago because of our flexibility and commitment to analytics you will have every opportunity to round out your necessary skill sets and go after the role you desire. Essays 1. The Admissions Committee is interested in learning more about you on both a personal and professional level. Please answer the following (maximum of 300 words for each section): a. Why are you pursuing a full-time MBA at this point in your life? b. Define your short and long term career goals post MBA. c. What is it about Chicago Booth that is going to help you reach your goals? d. REAPPLICANTS ONLY: Upon reflection, how has your thinking regarding your future, Chicago Booth, and/or getting an MBA changed since the time of your last application? These short essays will require you to know yourself. You will need to understand where you have been and where you are going. Before you begin drafting the responses to these essays, take some time for self-reflection. Why do you want to return to school? Why is the MBA the right degree for you? We know that many of you will use your MBA experience to help you figure out what kind of job to pursue next. Even though your future career plans may not be clear at this time, you should still be able to discuss your goals and how they relate to obtaining an MBA. For our reapplicants, question 1d is where you can tell us what, if anything, has changed since the time of your last application. What has occurred in your life or career that has either reinforced or changed your goals? What lessons have you learned or how have you grown since you last applied to Chicago Booth? 2. Chicago Booth is a place that challenges its students to stretch and take risks that they might not take elsewhere. Tell us about a time when you took a risk and what you learned from that experience (maximum of 750 words). You’re probably wondering, “What kind of risk do you want me to discuss?” To be honest, we’re not looking for one kind of risk in particular. It can be a risk related to your professional, academic or personal life. It can be a risk that resulted in either a positive or negative outcome. We want to hear about a time when you challenged yourself and what you learned from that experience. How has that experience influenced your future actions? 3. At Chicago Booth, we teach you HOW to think rather than what to think. With this in mind, we have provided you with “blank pages” in our application. Knowing that there is not a right or even a preferred answer allows you to demonstrate to the committee your ability to navigate ambiguity and provide information that you believe will support your candidacy for Chicago Booth. Earlier this year, there was some discussion as to whether we would continue using the presentation as part of our evaluation process. With the presentation proving to be such an important tool in helping us determine who is a good fit for Chicago Booth, we decided it was necessary to include in our 2011 application. However, this year, we are giving applicants even greater freedom to decide what information they want to convey in the presentation. Since we’re providing you with “blank pages,” what you decide to address in your presentation is up to you. Look at the other aspects of your application. 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mjb

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10 Jan 2011, 23:43

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My application's status is still Submitted. The recommendations have not been verified yet. Does anyone else still have a Submitted status?

Same here. App Status: Submitted & Recs : Not Verified.

If i remember correctly Jan 18th is the day we have to start panicking if the status remains as 'Submitted'.

Back in R1 my app only went to completed about 2 days before the 'panic date'. Also, I think that the recommendations aren't verified as such (neither of my rec's were contacted); my guess is that they use that status to show whether or not they've received, checked and printed your recommendations.

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11 Jan 2011, 08:52

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Waitlist candidate here-
Anyone know the preferred method of sending new information for the admissions committee, meaning items sent as a separate attachment or written in the body of an email? I had submitted a letter as an attachment, but I read from a blog two years ago that they preferred it to be written in the body of the email. Wondering if I should resubmit with the info as the body of an email, or if that is just overdoing it.

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takingback

They said in their waitlist letter that all updates should be inline text. Perhaps can call them and ask before re-sending as another email. They're really nice on the phone.

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They said in their waitlist letter that all updates should be inline text. Perhaps can call them and ask before re-sending as another email. They're really nice on the phone.

That's odd. In my letter, I can't seem to find that instruction. Regardless, I did call the admissions office and they said that attachments are fine and if they wanted it in another form they would contact me and tell me to send it in a different manner. But moving forward I'll probably keep it in the email.

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11 Jan 2011, 18:37

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I did a stupid mistake in my application (R2). I mentioned the start date of my present employment wrong. Anyway I mailed the adcom member and got a reply that she would note it in my file. I think I am fine.

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12 Jan 2011, 02:00

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takingback

They said in their waitlist letter that all updates should be inline text. Perhaps can call them and ask before re-sending as another email. They're really nice on the phone.

They do not explicitly state "in-line"....

How many applicants are placed on the waitlist?
The number of applicants placed on the waitlist will vary from year to year and from deadline to deadline.

Is there a ranking for those who have been placed on the waitlist?
Waitlist candidates are not ranked. All waitlisted applicants will be reviewed as part of the on going evaluation process. If there is a change to your status, or further information is needed, you will be notified via email.

What are my chances of being admitted?
Every application is considered on its own merit and within the context of the entire applicant pool. While we cannot guarantee nor predict your chances of acceptance, we can say that there are a number of applicants who are admitted from the waitlist each year and that your waitlist status signals a sincere interest in having you join us in the Fall of 2011.

Can I speak with the Admission staff regarding my application?
While we are unable to provide you specific feedback about your application, you can contact our office ([email protected]) to address any questions you may have.

Should I come to campus to state my case?
A visit to campus is not necessary, but you are welcome anytime. If you would like to visit Chicago Booth to see what our campus and our student experience is like, you are more than welcome to do so. However, your visit should be more motivated by your desire to experience our community first hand rather than meeting with a committee member to influence your position on the waitlist. To schedule a campus visit please visit https://www.chicagobooth.edu/fulltime/visit/ and sign up.

Should I send additional information?

Although not required, the Admissions Committee will be happy to consider any additional information that you would like to submit. Any material you send should add insight into your qualifications for Chicago Booth beyond what was presented in your original application.

Submit additions to your file to [email protected] with WAITLIST as your subject line.

Due to the volume of inquiries, we will be unable to verify the status of materials submitted for your application. Please let us know by e-mail if you wish to have your named removed from further consideration at [email protected].

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By when can we expect interview calls for R2 ???

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In for R2! :-D

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12 Jan 2011, 09:55

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becky2010

I've been admitted to Booth and CBS and I want do Brand Management post mba - now I need to decide between which school? I know CBS and Booth are more known for Finance but anyone know if CBS or Booth are better known for Brand management?

I really wish schools would give you more time to decide, the deadlines for the 1st deposit are like 1 day apart for CBS and Booth

Almost everyone will say that Booth is a clear winner over CBS; nevertheless, I would say they are peer schools, and the employment reports will show this. It is true; nevertheless, that Booth has been doing a marginally “better job”, but it is hard to quantify what are the components that lead to such better numbers.

I applied to both schools, but was not accepted after interview to CBS, but would have gone to Chicago anyway, because I believe that NYC is a city where I would not live as well as Chicago with a student budget. I am working now in NYC (as are around other 90 people from my class), and my rent is 4 times higher than in Chicago, it hurts with a decent wage, with no wage it would be a killer (I pay for an apartment with half of the size of the one I had in Chicago twice as much). NYC is indeed an AMAZING city, but Chicago is also an excellent city to live, with reasonable prices. For me the winter is hard in both (from Brazil), so it really was not a deal breaker.

Becky, I would get in touch with the Marketing departments of each school to see what they have to offer, visit schools, talk to students, and weight other personal things before making the decision, but in terms of prestige, networking reach, and access to job market, I would say that the difference is marginal and it will count more on how you conduct your job search, previous experiences, etc. In my opinion, people overweight schools on everyone’s career success (or not) and also overemphasize marginal differences between peer schools. Sorry if it was not very helpful

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Whew, my errant recommender just submitted her rec minutes ago! Booth R2 app finally complete! I was sh*tting bricks for the last week.

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12 Jan 2011, 15:21

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By when should both recs be in?

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12 Jan 2011, 15:23

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By when should both recs be in?

I believe they said 7 days after the application deadline, which would be today.

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12 Jan 2011, 15:46

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From the email I received after submitting:

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Submitted

- Once you submit your application online, the status will change to "Submitted." At this time, edits to your application are no longer possible. However, recommendations may be submitted until January 12.

Better get your recommender to submit today if they haven't already.

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12 Jan 2011, 16:40

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Whew, my errant recommender just submitted her rec minutes ago! Booth R2 app finally complete! I was sh*tting bricks for the last week.

That reminds me of all the phone calls that I sent asking for an estimated time to completion for the rec for one of my recommenders.

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12 Jan 2011, 16:55

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driege

From the email I received after submitting:

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Better get your recommender to submit today if they haven't already.

He did. The system locks you down to the point where you cannot even add recommenders. I had them add and send an email.. It worked out..

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13 Jan 2011, 08:11

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randomwalk

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My application's status is still Submitted. The recommendations have not been verified yet. Does anyone else still have a Submitted status?

Same here. App Status: Submitted & Recs : Not Verified.

If i remember correctly Jan 18th is the day we have to start panicking if the status remains as 'Submitted'.

Just got an email saying that my application status for R2 is now changed to "complete" from "submitted" and all interviews will be notified by Feb 16th.

FYI I submitted my application around 11est on Jan 5th.

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13 Jan 2011, 18:37

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My application's status is still Submitted. The recommendations have not been verified yet. Does anyone else still have a Submitted status?

Same here. App Status: Submitted & Recs : Not Verified.

If i remember correctly Jan 18th is the day we have to start panicking if the status remains as 'Submitted'.

I submitted at around 4 PM est on January 5th. Status still says submitted. Getting a bit worried.

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13 Jan 2011, 20:35

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I submitted at around 4 PM est on January 5th. Status still says submitted. Getting a bit worried.

The last step is verification of recommendations, whatever that means. I assume they just print out your recommendations separately and add them to your file. Anyway, it's dependent more on your recommenders than what time you submitted the rest of your app.

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13 Jan 2011, 21:51

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I submitted at around 4 PM est on January 5th. Status still says submitted. Getting a bit worried.

Yeah, recommendations have not been verified. They submitted on january 3rd so no idea what's going on. Oh well, i'm sure it will get resolved.

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13 Jan 2011, 22:29

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Yeah, recommendations have not been verified. They submitted on january 3rd so no idea what's going on. Oh well, i'm sure it will get resolved.

Does anyone know for sure what they do to verify the recommendations? Does this just mean they confirm the recs were submitted or do they do a check on the people you selected?