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| FROM Booth Admissions Blog: Explore the Class of 2016 Employment Report |
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As you think about your MBA application, you are most likely considering your future career goals and how to choose the right program to achieve those dreams. The business school experience is not just about your first job after graduation. It’s about preparing you to be successful for the entirety of your future career. With the support of Career Services, Booth students spend two years identifying and developing their strengths and interests, formulating a job search strategy, and then executing on that plan. Part of that plan starts well before business school when they began researching MBA programs, what the programs had to offer, and assessing the level of success their graduates could expect. Each year in November, we report on the recent graduating class and their first career steps post-MBA, as well as on the current second-year students and their recently completed MBA summer internships. The Chicago Booth Employment Report highlights the organizations that hired members of the Class of 2016, the industries and functions students stepped into, and the cities in which they chose to work. Similar to last year, we wanted to spotlight sections that can help prospective students as they compare MBA programs. As you page through the report, take notice of some areas you may find most useful as a future MBA student. Class Analysis The Class Analysis breaks down each graduating class by offers and acceptances for grads who were actively seeking employment. We are happy to report that 98.4% of our Class of 2016 received job offers within three months of graduating. This compares favorably to the Class of 2015 when 97.4% of grads received formal job offers within three months of graduation – the highest percentage among the top 25 schools. In addition, our international students were 100% employed three months out. Employers The Employers section outlines the top companies recruiting at Booth for the past six years. This year, over 450 companies hired Booth talent into more than 20 industries. Corporations like McKinsey & Company, The Boston Consulting Group, and Amazon continue to top the list of firms hiring Booth talent, with employers like Fidelity, Google, and Samsung increasing their full-time offers over last year. Functions and Industries The Functions and Location section highlights the geographic diversity of where our students end up, and Job Source demonstrates how grads sourced their eventual offers. Almost half of our graduates landed in major cities on the West Coast and in the Northeast United States. International hires remain strong as our Career Services team works to cultivate relationships with employers outside of the Unites States to support students who wish to work internationally after graduation. And, more than 3/4 of all offers were facilitated through Booth – a glowing example of the power of the Chicago Booth network. Before joining admissions to oversee the evaluation and selection of our Full-Time MBA candidates, I spent four years as part of Booth’s Career Services employer development team. With staff based in the Unites States, Europe, and Asia, the team continues to travel the globe to cultivate relationships with employers, identify opportunities, and make those opportunities accessible to our students. As you move forward with your business school plans, consider your own career path and where you hope to go with your MBA. You have heard us say many times that while we want you to have clear ideas about your future career; you don’t need to have every detail mapped out. Certainly you will make many discoveries during your program and uncover amazing and unexpected possibilities. Know how your goals align with your top business school choices, the potential employers you envision yourself pursuing post-MBA, and which schools can offer you the opportunities you hope for. As always, feel free to comment below if you have any questions about our employment report, career support at Booth, or other ways our program can help you achieve your professional potential after school and beyond. Best, Nima Merchant |
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| Thursday, December 22: Live Chat for R2/R3 HBS, GSB, Wharton, and Booth Applicants with PersonalMBACoach |
| FROM Booth Admissions Blog: RSVP Now for Booth Student-Hosted Events |
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It is that time again! I can feel the excitement among my classmates as we mark the end of our final exams. Most of us are getting ready to head to Telluride for the Booth ski trip, participate in an industry trek, go home to our families, or travel to different places all over the world. But none of these travels would be as much fun if we didn’t include you as prospective students. Many of my classmates and I will be hosting informal gatherings in cities throughout the globe during our Winter Break. So make sure to visit the website --> and RSVP-->--> for a Student-Hosted event in your city. We are happy to share our perspective about navigating the MBA application process, Booth's uniquely flexible curriculum, recruiting, the social network, as well as experiential and leadership opportunities.--> --> We are extremely excited to get to know you and share our love for Booth. I am personally looking forward to hosting the event in Buenos Aires! We hope you will consider joining us so we can answer all your questions, share our stories and just get to know each other. Look forward to meeting you! Belen Bazano Sammartino Belen is a second-year student at Booth. She grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina and studied Economics at the Universidad de San Andres. Prior to Booth, Belen worked for a financial services and big data startup in Boston, managing teams in three countries and developing products. Belen spent her summer interning with A.T. Kearney as a consultant in Chicago, and she will be joining Bain & Company in the Washington D.C. office upon graduation. At Booth, Belen is a co-chair of the Management Consulting Group (MCG) and the Latin America Business Group (LABG), a member of Graduate Business Council (GBC), a Teaching Assistant for the courses Competitive Strategy and Data-Driven Marketing, Country Captain for Argentina, and an Admissions Fellow. --> |
| FROM Booth Admissions Blog: Admissions Holiday Schedule |
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Yesterday, December 21, was the first day of winter, and the beginning of the holiday season here in Chicago! We hope many of you will have the opportunity for some rest and relaxation, to spend time with your family and friends, to travel, or maybe even quietly catch up on a little work. The end of December also signals a transition for Booth; the usually busy winter garden is now quite calm, the halls of the Harper Center are quiet as the students are on Winter Break. The Full-Time MBA Admissions Office holiday schedule will be important to know if you were planning a visit to Chicago. The Admissions Office will be closed from Thursday, December 22 – Monday, January 2. During this time, we will be accessible via email at admissions@chicagobooth.edu should you have any questions about your Round 2 application. If you were planning to visit campus, please note that since students are away until early January. Visitors will be welcome for the abbreviated Campus Visit Program on Monday, January 9. The full Campus Visit Program will resume the week of January 16. Visit dates and registration will be open in early January. The Admissions office will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 8:30am CT. In early January, there will be several Chicago Booth events, as well as online chats we hope you will consider joining. As a reminder, Round 2 Application Deadline is Wednesday, January 4 at 11:59pm, CT. For more information regarding our application process and submission deadlines, please visit our website. We look forward to connecting with you in 2017. Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season! Kimberly Epps |
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| FROM Booth Admissions Blog: Student Stories: Meet Brittany Henry |
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As a consultant with aspirations in impact investing, Brittany Henry wanted to find an MBA program with strong social impact opportunities. At Booth she found the Social Enterprise Initiative (SEI), an on-campus research center that offers students different avenues for getting involved with the social sector. In her Social Enterprise Lab class, Brittany was able to help a nonprofit create a revenue generating business. She also participated in competitions and programming where she sat in the seat of an impact investor and made recommendations to actual social organizations. The hands-on experience has allowed Brittany to explore social impact sectors while building essential skillsets for her future career goals. Watch Student Stories: Brittany Henry See our latest videos live chats this month to talk with current students. Regards, Kate |
| FROM Booth Admissions Blog: Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Your Ambitions II |
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In part two of our student group As the student-produced variety club, Chicago Booth Follies puts on several comedy-relatedevents in the fall and winter, but the main event is the show in spring. “Booth’s annual variety show has actually been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences I’ve had here,” said John DeChellis, ’16. “I’ve never really been involved in anything related to theater, so the opportunity to stretch myself by helping to write scripts, come up with scenes, and think about comedy in a structured way was incredibly new to me. It opened my mind in so many ways.” Booth Sports Clubs Open to students of all skill levels, Booth's 10+ team sport groups let students take an active approach to making connections outside of the classroom. Said Jenny Dunn, '16, of the BoothVolleyball Club. "I've been really happy that I could channel my existing interest in athletics to a number of the social activities at Booth." Sports clubs also allow students to flex competitive muscles in non-business situations, like the annual basketball game against The Kellogg School of Management, which was played at the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls. "It's just so amazing to have that competitive drive outside of your classes and career search,” said Gordon Taylor, ’16, of Booth’s BasketballClub. Ramiro Sanchez,’16, of the SoccerClub agreed, "It’s been a great outlet. We won two MBA tournaments and I love that the club allows me to experience and pursue this passion." As an official club, the Booth Partners network is comprised of spouses and significant others of current students. In addition to events and monthly social activities, Drew Thomas, ’16, appreciated that Booth as a whole offered his family a day-to-day community. “For my wife, Jen, being part of the Partner’s Club has given her a community here that she can just dive into and thrive in.” Ray Liu, ’17, agreed, “Within the Partner Group, there is a subcommittee called POLO. We get to hang out with a lot of Boothies who have kids and organize interesting family events like visits to the zoo." Affinity Groups Affinity groups create a smaller community within Booth that focus on the different perspectives and needs of various student populations from diverse backgrounds. Diversity is strongly valued here at Booth, and students’ commitment to fostering an open environment drives the different affinity groups’ constant support of each other’s missions. HABSA seeks to mobilize resources for US resident Hispanic students and promote academic, professional, and social dialogue. As a member, Gaspar Betancourt, ’16, was pleased to find “a community of Hispanic-American students who look to each other and find comfort in our similar backgrounds and shared experiences.” He continued, “We organize dinners and have a really great time getting to know people on a more personal level. It’s a nice way to keep in touch with your roots and stay connected to who you are.” AAMBAA connects students of African descent with the Chicago Booth community, corporate partners, and the city of Chicago. Meeting speakers from the 30th annual DuSable Conference was a highlight for Gordon Taylor, ‘16, “The conference brings in leaders from the African American community, one being John Rogers, chairman and founder of Ariel Investments. Hearing his perspective and knowing that somebody who looks like me is at the top of the investment world was really inspiring.” Outreach is Booth’s student group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students, and allies. “We connect the local population of Booth students that identify as LGBTQ with our greater ally community, create opportunities for people to understand what it means to be LGBTQ in the workplace, as well as how to create a safe environment,” said Erik Underwood, ‘17. The group facilitates programming around ally education and fun social activities to create a wider community within Booth. One of the largest events every year is the Pink Party, which draws over 300 Booth students to a drag performance by student allies. “We got a lot of support and involvement -- we actually had Diversity Affairs office staff and faculty act as judges. I'm really grateful to have such a strong community here at Booth.” Students of all backgrounds and levels of experience can get involved in tech through the Booth Hacks group. As someone already familiar with tech, Jake Walker, ’15, enjoyed the monthly workshops that cover anything from SQL to learning how to create an app. Interest in the group has grown quickly. Jake notes, “The Intro to Coding Fundamentals program was so popular, that it actually became an official eight-week course in the subsequent quarter.” As choreographers behind the famous First Day flash mob - the Dance Club provides a creative outlet for students at Chicago Booth. "It's so fun seeing people in a different context. You don't always expect that someone who was recruiting for banking or consulting would also have such impressive dance ability," said club member Sana Suh, '16. "People really put as much effort into these student groups as they do into their classes and recruiting." “Being a member of AFG has paid so many dividends because of the pay-it-forward mentality here at Booth,” said Navy veteran Drew Thomas, ’16. “The group isn’t just US veterans, but veterans from all over the world including Israel, South Korea, and other nations.” Students share in their past experiences and assist one another in positioning their backgrounds to pursue future careers. Before school starts, AFG reaches out to new members to assess what they are interested in,” continued Drew. “We have regular club meetings. We network with Booth alumni who are veterans, as well as veterans at large, to help prepare one another.” International Groups International students make up more than a third of the student population at Booth,creating a welcoming environment with endless opportunities to engage peers from around the world. In addition to classroom exchanges, their diverse experiences are shared through more than a dozen regionally-focused student groups. JapanClub As co-chair of the Japan Club, Nobu Kawai, ‘17, organized a spring break trip to his native country of Japan for more than 50 students and their partners. “It was really interesting to exchange our thoughts and views, while introducing members to my home country.” Following the trip, the club took part in International Week on campus, sharing Japanese, tradition, and culture with the larger Booth community. KoreanBusiness Group The Korean Business group is a forum for students who are from or have an interest in Korea with events that are both career-related and social in nature. In addition to Korean food tasting, Korean movie nights, networking with Korean companies, and other social events, Sana Suh, ’16, felt “it was just really nice to be able to meet other Koreans and share in the experience together.” LatinAmerican Business Group (LABG) LABG seeks to foster engagement between Booth and Latin American alumni, corporations, and institutions. The groups’ 150 members represent over 20 countries and organize networking events and socials. Having moved from Santiago to Chicago, Erik Underwood, ’17, joined LABG to find other students who were working within Latin America and “keep up-to-date on the different industries back home.” MiddleEastern North Africa Group (MENA) The MENA Group focuses on supporting Middle Eastern students in the global academic society and develops platforms of cultural and business ties between the US and MENA region. As a Co-Chair, Ziad Abouchadi, ’17, seeks to “promote the culture and the language of the region.” Recently, the group organized several panels where experts in the region discussed a wide range of topics from the Iran deal to the role of women in the Middle East. They also organized food tasting events, social mixers, as well as treks to Dubai and Morocco. “I’m extremely proud not only of being a member of this dynamic group,” said Ziad, “but also of a community as open and broad-minded as Chicago Booth.” Hear from more students about all of our businessand professional groups, or keep up with what’s going on at Booth via our student blog. For specific questions, connect with astudent, or comment below. You can also join any of our livechats to talk directly with students! Best, Colin |
| FROM Booth Admissions Blog: Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Your Ambitions - Part 2 |
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In part two of our student group we explore how groups create opportunities for students to pursue passions beyond the classroom, take on new challenges, and make lifelong friends. We asked students about their favorite special interest groups and shared some of their experiences below. . As the student-produced variety club, Chicago Booth Follies puts on several comedy-relatedevents in the fall and winter, but the main event is the show in spring. “Booth’s annual variety show has actually been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences I’ve had here,” said John DeChellis, ’16. “I’ve never really been involved in anything related to theater, so the opportunity to stretch myself by helping to write scripts, come up with scenes, and think about comedy in a structured way was incredibly new to me. It opened my mind in so many ways.” Booth Sports Clubs Open to students of all skill levels, Booth's 10+ team sport groups let students take an active approach to making connections outside of the classroom. Said Jenny Dunn, '16, of the BoothVolleyball Club. "I've been really happy that I could channel my existing interest in athletics to a number of the social activities at Booth." Sports clubs also allow students to flex competitive muscles in non-business situations, like the annual basketball game against The Kellogg School of Management, which was played at the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls. "It's just so amazing to have that competitive drive outside of your classes and career search,” said Gordon Taylor, ’16, of Booth’s BasketballClub. Ramiro Sanchez,’16, of the SoccerClub agreed, "It’s been a great outlet. We won two MBA tournaments and I love that the club allows me to experience and pursue this passion." As an official club, the Booth Partners network is comprised of spouses and significant others of current students. In addition to events and monthly social activities, Drew Thomas, ’16, appreciated that Booth as a whole offered his family a day-to-day community. “For my wife, Jen, being part of the Partner’s Club has given her a community here that she can just dive into and thrive in.” Ray Liu, ’17, agreed, “Within the Partner Group, there is a subcommittee called POLO. We get to hang out with a lot of Boothies who have kids and organize interesting family events like visits to the zoo." Affinity Groups Affinity groups create a smaller community within Booth that focus on the different perspectives and needs of various student populations from diverse backgrounds. Diversity is strongly valued here at Booth, and students’ commitment to fostering an open environment drives the different affinity groups’ constant support of each other’s missions. HABSA seeks to mobilize resources for US resident Hispanic students and promote academic, professional, and social dialogue. As a member, Gaspar Betancourt, ’16, was pleased to find “a community of Hispanic-American students who look to each other and find comfort in our similar backgrounds and shared experiences.” He continued, “We organize dinners and have a really great time getting to know people on a more personal level. It’s a nice way to keep in touch with your roots and stay connected to who you are.” AAMBAA connects students of African descent with the Chicago Booth community, corporate partners, and the city of Chicago. Meeting speakers from the 30th annual DuSable Conference was a highlight for Gordon Taylor, ‘16, “The conference brings in leaders from the African American community, one being John Rogers, chairman and founder of Ariel Investments. Hearing his perspective and knowing that somebody who looks like me is at the top of the investment world was really inspiring.” Outreach is Booth’s student group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students, and allies. “We connect the local population of Booth students that identify as LGBTQ with our greater ally community, create opportunities for people to understand what it means to be LGBTQ in the workplace, as well as how to create a safe environment,” said Erik Underwood, ‘17. The group facilitates programming around ally education and fun social activities to create a wider community within Booth. One of the largest events every year is the Pink Party, which draws over 300 Booth students to a drag performance by student allies. “We got a lot of support and involvement -- we actually had Diversity Affairs office staff and faculty act as judges. I'm really grateful to have such a strong community here at Booth.” Students of all backgrounds and levels of experience can get involved in tech through the Booth Hacks group. As someone already familiar with tech, Jake Walker, ’15, enjoyed the monthly workshops that cover anything from SQL to learning how to create an app. Interest in the group has grown quickly. Jake notes, “The Intro to Coding Fundamentals program was so popular, that it actually became an official eight-week course in the subsequent quarter.” As choreographers behind the famous First Day flash mob - the Dance Club provides a creative outlet for students at Chicago Booth. "It's so fun seeing people in a different context. You don't always expect that someone who was recruiting for banking or consulting would also have such impressive dance ability," said club member Sana Suh, '16. "People really put as much effort into these student groups as they do into their classes and recruiting." “Being a member of AFG has paid so many dividends because of the pay-it-forward mentality here at Booth,” said Navy veteran Drew Thomas, ’16. “The group isn’t just US veterans, but veterans from all over the world including Israel, South Korea, and other nations.” Students share in their past experiences and assist one another in positioning their backgrounds to pursue future careers. Before school starts, AFG reaches out to new members to assess what they are interested in,” continued Drew. “We have regular club meetings. We network with Booth alumni who are veterans, as well as veterans at large, to help prepare one another.” International Groups International students make up more than a third of the student population at Booth,creating a welcoming environment with endless opportunities to engage peers from around the world. In addition to classroom exchanges, their diverse experiences are shared through more than a dozen regionally-focused student groups. JapanClub As co-chair of the Japan Club, Nobu Kawai, ‘17, organized a spring break trip to his native country of Japan for more than 50 students and their partners. “It was really interesting to exchange our thoughts and views, while introducing members to my home country.” Following the trip, the club took part in International Week on campus, sharing Japanese, tradition, and culture with the larger Booth community. KoreanBusiness Group The Korean Business group is a forum for students who are from or have an interest in Korea with events that are both career-related and social in nature. In addition to Korean food tasting, Korean movie nights, networking with Korean companies, and other social events, Sana Suh, ’16, felt “it was just really nice to be able to meet other Koreans and share in the experience together.” LatinAmerican Business Group (LABG) LABG seeks to foster engagement between Booth and Latin American alumni, corporations, and institutions. The groups’ 150 members represent over 20 countries and organize networking events and socials. Having moved from Santiago to Chicago, Erik Underwood, ’17, joined LABG to find other students who were working within Latin America and “keep up-to-date on the different industries back home.” MiddleEastern North Africa Group (MENA) The MENA Group focuses on supporting Middle Eastern students in the global academic society and develops platforms of cultural and business ties between the US and MENA region. As a Co-Chair, Ziad Abouchadi, ’17, seeks to “promote the culture and the language of the region.” Recently, the group organized several panels where experts in the region discussed a wide range of topics from the Iran deal to the role of women in the Middle East. They also organized food tasting events, social mixers, as well as treks to Dubai and Morocco. “I’m extremely proud not only of being a member of this dynamic group,” said Ziad, “but also of a community as open and broad-minded as Chicago Booth.” Hear from more students about all of our businessand professional groups, or keep up with what’s going on at Booth via our student blog. For specific questions, connect with astudent, or comment below. You can also join any of our livechats to talk directly with students! Best, Colin |
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