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Calling all 2012 Chicago Booth Fall applicants class of 2014. Booth Business School Guide Chicago Booth Applicant Summary (Real Time) Quick Glance: GMAT Club vs. Latest Intake (Class of 2013) Latest GMAT Club Member Profile Updates https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=11967 Detailed Applicant List: Add Yourself to This List (add Chicago Booth to your profile) GMAT Club's Real-time Admissions Statistics Add Your Profile to This List Questions about this Roll Call ? Chicago Booth MBA Guide Application deadlines: Online Application Release: Early August 2011 Round One Deadline: October 12, 2011 Round Two Deadline: January 4, 2012 Round Three Deadline: April 4, 2012 Mid-Decision Date November 9, 2011 February 15, 2012 April 25, 2012 Decision Notification Date December 14, 2011 March 21, 2012 May 16, 2012 LINK TO ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM Essay Questions 1. What are your short- and long-term goals, and how will a Chicago Booth MBA help you reach them? (600 words) 1a. RE-APPLICANTS 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? (300 words) 2. At Chicago Booth, we believe each individual has his or her own leadership style. How has your family, culture, and/or environment influenced you as a leader? (750 words) 3. Considering what you've already included in the application, what else should we know about you? In a maximum of four slides, tell us about yourself. Question 3 Guidelines We have set forth the following guidelines: *The content is completely up to you. There is no right, or even preferred, approach to this presentation. *There is a strict maximum of four pages, though you can provide fewer if you choose. *Acceptable formats for upload in the online application system are PowerPoint or PDF. *The document will be viewed electronically, but we cannot support embedded videos, music, or motion images. *Additionally, all content MUST be included in the four pages; hyperlinks will not be viewed. *The file will be evaluated on the quality of content and ability to convey your ideas, not on technical expertise or presentation. Latest Employment Report Rankings: Full-Time MBA Program #1 BusinessWeek biennial rankings, 2010 #1 The Economist, 2010 #5 (tie) U.S. New & World Report, 2011 #12 Financial Times (global), 2011 #4 Forbes biennial rankings, 2009 #1 BusinessWeek biennial rankings, 2008 Executive MBA Programs #5 Financial Times, 2010 #16 Wall Street Journal, 2010 #2 U.S. News & World Report, 2011 #2 BusinessWeek, 2009 Part-Time MBA Programs #1 (tie) U.S. News & World Report, 2011 #12 nationally, #4 in the Midwest, BusinessWeek, 2009 #4 Forbes biennial rankings, 2005 History: Chicago Booth traces its roots back to 1898 when university faculty member James Laurence Laughlin chartered the College of Commerce and Politics, which was intended to be an extension of the school's founding principles of "scientific guidance and investigation of great economic and social matters of everyday importance." The program originally served as a solely undergraduate institution until 1916, when academically oriented research masters and later doctoral-level degrees were introduced. In 1916, the school was renamed the School of Commerce and Administration. Soon after in 1922, the first doctorate program was offered at the school. In 1932, the school was rechristened as the School of Business. The School of Business offered its first Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 1935. A landmark decision was taken by the school at about this time to concentrate its resources solely on graduate programs, and accordingly, the undergraduate program was phased out in 1942. In 1943, the school launched the first ever Executive MBA program. The school was renamed to Graduate School of Business (or more popularly, the GSB) in 1959, a name that it held till 2008. During the later half of the twentieth century, the business school was instrumental in the development of the Chicago School, an economic philosophy focused on free-market, minimal government involvement, due to faculty and student interaction with members of the university's influential Department of Economics. Other innovations by Chicago Booth include initiating the first PhD program in business (1920), founding the first academic business journal (1928), offering the first Executive MBA (EMBA) program (1943), and for offering the first weekend MBA program (1986). Students at the school founded the National Black MBA Association (1972), and Chicago Booth is the only U.S. business school with permanent campuses on three continents: Asia (2000), Europe (1994), and North America (1898). Academic Concentrations: Students in the Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, and Part-time MBA programs can elect to concentrate in one or more areas of study, although some concentrations' required coursework may necessitate schedule modifications for students enrolled in the Part-time program. The various concentrations are: Accounting Analytical Management Analytic Finance Econometrics and Statistics Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Management Human Resource Management International Business Managerial and Organizational Behavior Marketing Management Operations Management Strategic Management. Research and Learning Centers Accounting Research Center Applied Theory Initiative Becker Center on Chicago Price Theory Center for Decision Research Center for Population Economics Center for Research in Security Prices Chicago Energy Initiative George J. Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State Initiative on Global Markets Milton Friedman Institute for Research in Economics Michael P. Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship James M. Kilts Center for MarketingCalling all 2012 Chicago Booth Fall applicants class of 2014. Booth Business School Guide Chicago Booth Applicant Summary (Real Time) Quick Glance: GMAT Club vs. Latest Intake (Class of 2013) Latest GMAT Club Member Profile Updates https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=11967 Detailed Applicant List: Add Yourself to This List (add Chicago Booth to your profile) GMAT Club's Real-time Admissions Statistics Add Your Profile to This List Questions about this Roll Call ? Chicago Booth MBA Guide Application deadlines: Online Application Release: Early August 2011 Round One Deadline: October 12, 2011 Round Two Deadline: January 4, 2012 Round Three Deadline: April 4, 2012 Mid-Decision Date November 9, 2011 February 15, 2012 April 25, 2012 Decision Notification Date December 14, 2011 March 21, 2012 May 16, 2012 LINK TO ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM Essay Questions 1. What are your short- and long-term goals, and how will a Chicago Booth MBA help you reach them? (600 words) 1a. RE-APPLICANTS 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? (300 words) 2. At Chicago Booth, we believe each individual has his or her own leadership style. How has your family, culture, and/or environment influenced you as a leader? (750 words) 3. Considering what you've already included in the application, what else should we know about you? In a maximum of four slides, tell us about yourself. Question 3 Guidelines We have set forth the following guidelines: *The content is completely up to you. There is no right, or even preferred, approach to this presentation. *There is a strict maximum of four pages, though you can provide fewer if you choose. *Acceptable formats for upload in the online application system are PowerPoint or PDF. *The document will be viewed electronically, but we cannot support embedded videos, music, or motion images. *Additionally, all content MUST be included in the four pages; hyperlinks will not be viewed. *The file will be evaluated on the quality of content and ability to convey your ideas, not on technical expertise or presentation. Latest Employment Report Rankings: Full-Time MBA Program #1 BusinessWeek biennial rankings, 2010 #1 The Economist, 2010 #5 (tie) U.S. New & World Report, 2011 #12 Financial Times (global), 2011 #4 Forbes biennial rankings, 2009 #1 BusinessWeek biennial rankings, 2008 Executive MBA Programs #5 Financial Times, 2010 #16 Wall Street Journal, 2010 #2 U.S. News & World Report, 2011 #2 BusinessWeek, 2009 Part-Time MBA Programs #1 (tie) U.S. News & World Report, 2011 #12 nationally, #4 in the Midwest, BusinessWeek, 2009 #4 Forbes biennial rankings, 2005 History: Chicago Booth traces its roots back to 1898 when university faculty member James Laurence Laughlin chartered the College of Commerce and Politics, which was intended to be an extension of the school's founding principles of "scientific guidance and investigation of great economic and social matters of everyday importance." The program originally served as a solely undergraduate institution until 1916, when academically oriented research masters and later doctoral-level degrees were introduced. In 1916, the school was renamed the School of Commerce and Administration. Soon after in 1922, the first doctorate program was offered at the school. In 1932, the school was rechristened as the School of Business. The School of Business offered its first Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 1935. A landmark decision was taken by the school at about this time to concentrate its resources solely on graduate programs, and accordingly, the undergraduate program was phased out in 1942. In 1943, the school launched the first ever Executive MBA program. The school was renamed to Graduate School of Business (or more popularly, the GSB) in 1959, a name that it held till 2008. During the later half of the twentieth century, the business school was instrumental in the development of the Chicago School, an economic philosophy focused on free-market, minimal government involvement, due to faculty and student interaction with members of the university's influential Department of Economics. Other innovations by Chicago Booth include initiating the first PhD program in business (1920), founding the first academic business journal (1928), offering the first Executive MBA (EMBA) program (1943), and for offering the first weekend MBA program (1986). Students at the school founded the National Black MBA Association (1972), and Chicago Booth is the only U.S. business school with permanent campuses on three continents: Asia (2000), Europe (1994), and North America (1898). Academic Concentrations: Students in the Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, and Part-time MBA programs can elect to concentrate in one or more areas of study, although some concentrations' required coursework may necessitate schedule modifications for students enrolled in the Part-time program. The various concentrations are: Accounting Analytical Management Analytic Finance Econometrics and Statistics Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Management Human Resource Management International Business Managerial and Organizational Behavior Marketing Management Operations Management Strategic Management. Research and Learning Centers Accounting Research Center Applied Theory Initiative Becker Center on Chicago Price Theory Center for Decision Research Center for Population Economics Center for Research in Security Prices Chicago Energy Initiative George J. Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State Initiative on Global Markets Milton Friedman Institute for Research in Economics Michael P. Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship James M. Kilts Center for Marketing

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30 Jan 2012, 10:48

I am in NYC, so a flight away. I think you are right and I should check out the city and the school. Still, very excited to get an invite. Would anyone take Columbia, Wharton or Stern over Booth?

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30 Jan 2012, 11:17

I heard that last year the yield (number of R1 admits matriculating) for R1 was so high that R2 was super competitive. Hope that's not going to be the same case again this year..

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30 Jan 2012, 11:57

TheGeneral wrote:

To those like myself who have not yet received invites, take note of Fridays admissions blog post in which Carrie Lydon, associate director of admissions confirms that applications are assigned and read randomly and in constant streams through the review cycle. If you haven't heard yet it simply means they have not finished reading your application.

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Thanks for this. I was beginning to feel down about my lack of invite.

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30 Jan 2012, 12:20

I am waiting.......waiting.......waiting eagerly.

Also, do any of you still see the GMAT scores as "awaited" on your application? I know they have mentioned that we be patient about this but it has been almost 4 weeks since I have submitted it.

And, are they sending out the declines too? Or, do they send it out on the last day?

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30 Jan 2012, 12:36

runforthegame wrote:

I am waiting.......waiting.......waiting eagerly.

Also, do any of you still see the GMAT scores as "awaited" on your application? I know they have mentioned that we be patient about this but it has been almost 4 weeks since I have submitted it.

And, are they sending out the declines too? Or, do they send it out on the last day?

Declines/Dings/Rejections will only be sent out on Feb. 15. All app status changes prior to then bring good tidings of an interview invite.

They review apps with the reported scores. They only need the official score if you're admitted. Your GMAT scores can say awaited on the day you're admitted. It doesn't matter. If they need the official score they will contact you.

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30 Jan 2012, 12:46

Does "on campus interview" choice means an interview with a second year MBA student/ alum only? Or do adcom members also interview applicants in which case there is a chance to be interviewed by one of them?

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30 Jan 2012, 13:50

Got an invite. Located in the UAE.

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30 Jan 2012, 16:24

Finally got the nod this morning. First piece of good news in this application gauntlet that's been stealing my soul these past few months. Great way to start the week!

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30 Jan 2012, 23:52

So no love yet for Indians from Booth?

MBADude, are you an Indian based out of India or a brit? I see CA in your alias.

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30 Jan 2012, 23:57

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So no love yet for Indians from Booth?

MBADude, are you an Indian based out of India or a brit? I see CA in your alias.

On second thought, CA could stand for so many things, including California. Basically, I'm going nuts trying to figure out if any Indian from India has received an interview invite yet. Booth, please come to my rescue quickly....

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31 Jan 2012, 00:21

onechance wrote:

So no love yet for Indians from Booth?

MBADude, are you an Indian based out of India or a brit? I see CA in your alias.

On second thought, CA could stand for so many things, including California. Basically, I'm going nuts trying to figure out if any Indian from India has received an interview invite yet. Booth, please come to my rescue quickly....

Same here. In R1, all Indian invites were released at the same time.

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31 Jan 2012, 00:49

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onechance wrote:

So no love yet for Indians from Booth?

MBADude, are you an Indian based out of India or a brit? I see CA in your alias.

On second thought, CA could stand for so many things, including California. Basically, I'm going nuts trying to figure out if any Indian from India has received an interview invite yet. Booth, please come to my rescue quickly....

Same here. In R1, all Indian invites were released at the same time.

So girlinblack, you mean ony one shot of invites and nothing after that? I'm not sure if that would aid the process of scheduling alum/telephonic interviews since most would attempt to do so at more or less the same time and for the same window. Anyway, Round 1 had a notification release period of a week or so; so one clump might have sufficed.

Heck! I was trying my best not to speculate and here I go again. Best to go fetch some beers and chill.

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31 Jan 2012, 00:52

Well I did not read so much in detail but one particular day atleast 5-6 GC members ( Indians from India ) reported having received the invite. I am not sure if any more were sent to Indians after that day.

Yes this time we do have a longer window & it is adding to the anxiety

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31 Jan 2012, 00:57

I thought Booth was going with a random application review approach, but it seems Indians are excluded from this

They have reduced me to speculations as well. I wait for 9.01 AM everyday to see if they sent anything and then check this site to see the profiles of those invited. This can't be good for me! :D

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31 Jan 2012, 05:57

Guys, on the admissions blog, they posted that the admissions review are random, and a lot of people haven't even been reviewed yet.

I know it's easier said than done, but try to keep hopeful until closer to the 15th.

I got my invite Friday and I'm already interviewing this evening. This can only mean they are trying to get people interviewed quickly after each wave in order to free up the alums for the next waves of invite.

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31 Jan 2012, 06:00

My heart beats so fast with the email from Booth "live chat today..."

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31 Jan 2012, 06:15

I got an interview invite from Booth yest..

And I'm from India..

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31 Jan 2012, 06:15

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