Welcome 2024-2025 Chicago Booth Applicants Welcome, all Booth class of 2027 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to get to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies? Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post. https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71511 https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71421 Chicago Booth Application Walkthrough https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71510 Booth Class Profile of ‘26 Total applications 5125 Number of enrolled 632 Avg. GPA 3.6 Avg. Work Experience 5 Avg. GMAT 729 % GMAT 56% Avg. GRE 324 % GRE 38% Avg. GRE Quant 163 Avg. GRE Verbal 161 Application Deadlines: Submission Deadline Decision Notification Date Round One September 19, 2024 11:59 p.m. CT December 5, 2024 Round Two January 7, 2025 11:59 p.m. CT March 27, 2025 Round Three April 3, 2025 11:59 p.m. CT May 22, 2025 Chicago Booth Scholars April 29, 2025 11:59 p.m. CT July 1, 2025 Essays: All candidates are required to submit responses to the following two questions: How will a Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (Minimum 250 words, no maximum.) An MBA is as much about personal growth as it is about professional development. In addition to sharing your experience and goals in terms of career, we’d like to learn more about you outside of the office. Use this opportunity to tell us something about who you are... (Minimum 250 words, no maximum.) The following question is optional: Is there any unclear information in your application that needs further explanation? (Maximum 300 words.) Reapplicants must answer the following question: Upon reflection, how has your perspective regarding your future, Chicago Booth, and/or getting an MBA changed since the time of your last application? (Maximum 300 words.) Response Guidelines : 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. Format : Submissions must be entered into the text box provided in the application. View the Booth 2026 Class Profile --> https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/class-profile View the full Booth Employment Report --> https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mba/full-time/career-impact/employment-report chicago_booth_exterior.jpg booth chat.png

Rightly said by HqLife ! A "shape the class" letter from a current Booth student can be a great boost to your waitlist strategy, especially if they can genuinely vouch for your fit with Booth’s culture. (likely valued less now) The key of this letter is to make sure it’s personal and insightful rather than generic. If students can share specific anecdotes about your collaboration, leadership, or impact, it adds weight to your case. Plus, it’s a great way to show that you’re already building meaningful connections within the Booth community. If possible, this can be a to-do, as one part of the waitlist game plan...