Welcome 2026-2027 Chicago Booth Applicants Join Chicago Booth chat | Add to my Schools | Chicago Booth Application Walkthrough | MBA Applicants WhatsApp Community The journey to the Harper Centre starts now. If you are ready to master "The Chicago Approach," customise your path with Booth’s legendary flexible curriculum, and tackle the application process, you don’t have to do it alone. This is our dedicated space to: Connect: Meet fellow applicants aiming for the Booth MBA Class of 2029 (2027 intake). Collaborate: Share insights on essays, test prep (GMAT/GRE/EA), and application strategies. Support: Keep each other motivated through every round, deadline, and interview invite. At Booth, data drives decisions and collaborative leadership is everything. Let's start building our network and supporting each other long before we set foot in Hyde Park. Drop a comment below to introduce yourself! Where are you applying from, and which round are you targeting? Application Deadlines: Submission Deadline Decision Notification Date Round One Sept 15, 2026 Dec 3, 2026 Round Two Jan 7, 2027 Mar 25, 2027 Round Three Apr 1, 2027 May 20, 2027 Chicago Booth Scholars Apr 1, 2027 Jun 24, 2027 Essays: Current (2026–27 cycle): Four short-answer prompts, 300 characters each : Immediate post-MBA career goal Long-term post-MBA career goal Upload an image and explain its significance to you Share a fun fact or something unique about yourself Plus one optional 300-word "anything unclear in your application" question. 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. APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS A first-year Booth student emphasised the importance of a holistic application. Applicants should ensure their career narrative is coherent and aligned with their goals. Visiting the campus and engaging with the Booth community can enhance your application. She also highlighted the importance of preparing for the GMAT or GRE early, as it was the most challenging part of her application process. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Booth offers a 'Random Walk' trip, where students travel with peers to various international destinations before orientation, fostering early friendships. The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to choose courses that align with their interests, whether in finance, consulting, or tech. Booth also offers exchange programs for those seeking international exposure. STUDENT LIFE & NETWORKING Social life is integral at Booth, with numerous clubs and events like the Columbia Trek and 'Mix-It-Up' dinners, sponsored by Booth, where students dine with randomly assigned peers. Melissa emphasised the importance of balancing academics, recruiting, and social activities to make the most of the Booth experience. CAREERS & OUTCOMES Booth is renowned for finance but equally strong in consulting and tech. Professional clubs provide resources and structured recruiting processes. Melissa shared her journey from initially pursuing investment banking to securing a startup internship in Chicago, illustrating the diverse career paths Booth supports. NOTABLE Q&A The student advised applicants to engage with the Booth community and leverage extracurriculars to strengthen their profiles. She noted that Booth's curriculum incorporates AI, with courses and assignments designed to use AI responsibly. For those with career gaps, the application allows space to explain these, which is crucial for transparency. ADVICE FROM THE SESSION Melissa encouraged prospective students to start their applications early, focusing on all components, not just essays. She stressed the importance of being organised and intentional with time management to balance academics, recruiting, and social life effectively. Booth Class Profile of ‘26 Total applications 5125 Number of enrolled 635 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

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> Hi Harsh,
> thanks for doing this. I just have specific question. In your experience, what do you think schools look for while deciding scholarship for students.
Merit scholarships are usually driven quite a bit by your grades/test scores. Along with that, the unique aspects of your profile and how badly the school wants you in that particular cohort can also influence the scholarship amount. At the same time, if you apply in a later round, schools might already have a more limited scholarship pool available, so you could luck out despite a strong profile

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Hi Harsh
Congratulations on so many admits!
Pretty generic questions but could you throw some light on
1. GRE vs GMAT - have you seen adcoms preferring one over the other from info maybe from your peer.
2. ⁠R1 vs R2- does R2 come with lower admits & lower scholarship pool?

1. I don’t think schools prefer one over the other, as long as you have a competitive score in either
2. For a few M7 schools like Booth and CBS, I believe R2 had relatively lower admits and scholarships this year. So it can also depend on the kind of applicant pool and volume schools see in a particular season, which can make R2 more competitive

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hope you’re enjoying your MBA!

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Guys, thank you so much for participating! We’ll be hosting more AMAs with other schools too, so stay tuned.

And a big thank you to Harsh for taking the time to join us and share your valuable insights. I’m sure everyone walked away with some useful takeaways that will help them through their Booth application journey.

Thanks again, and all the best to everyone applying! 🙌

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Thanks everyone for having me here.
All the best with your applications! Please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions

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Hi everyone, welcome to the Chicago Booth MBA Applicants group! 👋

📅 Application Deadlines | Class of 2029

Round 1: September 15, 2026
Round 2: January 7, 2027
Round 3: April 1, 2027

All applications are due by 11:59 PM CT.

📝 Application Prompts

Big change this year: Booth has removed its traditional MBA essays and replaced them with four short-answer questions. Each response has a 300-character limit.

1. “What is your immediate post-MBA career goal?”
2. “What is your long-term post-MBA career goal?”
3. Upload an image and explain why it is significant to you.
4. Share a fun fact or something distinctive about yourself.

Feel free to ask any questions about Booth or the application process in the forum. Happy applying! 🎓