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Hi!

I am 24, Indian, UG in Computer Science Engineering.

Work ex: Consulting at Tier-II consulting firm ( Fortune 500 professional services company) - Got a policy exception to join consulting from technology without an MBA - the youngest member of consulting practice at my company in India - due for promotion which will make 3 promotions in 3 years of my career at the company.

Extra-curricular:

1. Trustee of a sports foundation - We train underprivileged kids in sports for free with an aim to make them professional athletes. This foundation is under leadership of an accomplished Paralympian
2. Advisor to an NGO which has fixed over 500 garbage dumps in India
3. Advisor to Member of Parliament ( Congressman ) - Help him with policies and initiatives around startups and tech

Reason for MBA - Get a deeper understanding of business and global markets and build a global network. I want to come back to India post-MBA and work for a VC along with helping the government in building a strong startup ecosystem for my country.

I am planning to write an MBA in the next 4 months and apply to class of 2021. You advice will be very helpful formulizing my strategy going forward.

Thanks in advance!

FROM The Booth Experience: Tell Your Story: Javier Mozo

“Tell Your Story” is a regular series that features one of our Booth community members. In his or her own words, the contributor details their path to Booth and other interesting personal highlights. Where are you originally from? And what did you do prior to Booth?I was born in Miranda de Ebro, a small city … Continue reading Tell Your Story: Javier Mozo →

FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Tell Your Story: Javier Mozo

“Tell Your Story” is a regular series that features one of our Booth community members. In his or her own words, the contributor details their path to Booth and other interesting personal highlights. Where are you originally from? And what did you do prior to Booth?I was born in Miranda de Ebro, a small city … Continue reading Tell Your Story: Javier Mozo →

FROM The Booth Experience: How to Prepare for Your MBA Interview

The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing colors, and there is a faint nip in the air (or if you are here in Chicago, the first flurries of snow are swirling!). These signs can only mean one thing: MBA interview season is upon us. You have attended what feels like a million information … Continue reading How to Prepare for Your MBA Interview →

FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: How to Prepare for Your MBA Interview

The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing colors, and there is a faint nip in the air (or if you are here in Chicago, the first flurries of snow are swirling!). These signs can only mean one thing: MBA interview season is upon us. You have attended what feels like a million information … Continue reading How to Prepare for Your MBA Interview →

FROM The Booth Experience: Balancing Four MBA internships while at Booth

Attending business school in the heart of a major city affords you many opportunities, one of which is taking advantage of the plethora of companies in the area. For students who are hoping to enter a specialized or niche sector, internships provide opportunities to build your resume or get your foot in the door of … Continue reading Balancing Four MBA internships while at Booth →

FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Balancing Four MBA internships while at Booth

Attending business school in the heart of a major city affords you many opportunities, one of which is taking advantage of the plethora of companies in the area. For students who are hoping to enter a specialized or niche sector, internships provide opportunities to build your resume or get your foot in the door of … Continue reading Balancing Four MBA internships while at Booth →

FROM The Booth Experience: What Can a Booth Career Adviser Do for You?

Picture this: You’ve got a non-traditional background. Maybe you were a teacher, a non-profit operator, a PR associate. You’re about to start your first year at Booth with the goal of transitioning into a different career such as consulting, tech, or banking. How do you translate your skills to these new fields and present yourself … Continue reading What Can a Booth Career Adviser Do for You? →

FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: What Can a Booth Career Adviser Do for You?

Picture this: You’ve got a non-traditional background. Maybe you were a teacher, a non-profit operator, a PR associate. You’re about to start your first year at Booth with the goal of transitioning into a different career such as consulting, tech, or banking. How do you translate your skills to these new fields and present yourself … Continue reading What Can a Booth Career Adviser Do for You? →

FROM Booth Admissions Blog: Military Resources, Community, and Support at Chicago Booth

Chicago Booth has a history of commitment to diversity and inclusion that values applicants from all walks of life and industry backgrounds, including those coming from military services around the globe. If you’re an active military or veteran seeking an MBA, here are the offerings and resources that you can take advantage of at Chicago Booth and across The University of Chicago.

FROM The Booth Experience: CMO Insights: A Story of Sustainable Growth

In October, the Kilts Center for Marketing hosted a talk with Ann Mukherjee, ’94, Global CMO at SC Johnson & Son. As I sat in a room full of my fellow students, watching Ann, take the stage, I was ready to hear a story of a career journey, successes in different roles, and marketing at … Continue reading CMO Insights: A Story of Sustainable Growth →

FROM The Booth Experience: A weekend at the UCLA Intramural Soccer tournament!

Any Chicagoan knows that after spending some time in the city, you learn to embrace all four seasons. And yes, that even includes winter. This mentality is what has allowed the Booth Soccer Club to be one of the most vibrant and thriving communities on campus—we find ways to embrace the sport no matter the … Continue reading A weekend at the UCLA Intramural Soccer tournament! →

FROM Booth Evening & Weekend Program Blog: Veteran Voices: Stars Aligning at the University of Chicago

In honor of Veterans Day, we profile Jesse Smith, Evening MBA, Captain in the US Army and Assistant Professor of Military Science, ROTC at the University of Chicago.

FROM Booth Executive MBA Blog: Before Class with Gopi Krishna Saladi

As a truly global Executive MBA Program, Booth attracts ambitious seasoned professionals from across the globe to attend class at our campuses in Chicago, London, and Hong Kong. In the first of our travelogue series, current Hong Kong student, Gopi Krishna Saladi shares how he prepares for a week of class from his home in India.

FROM Booth Executive MBA Blog: Crafting your Admissions Essay

Even seasoned professionals can be intimidated with a blank page, especially when trying to write an admissions essay for a top Executive MBA program. Booth alum, Rick Weiland, offers you seven helpful hints on to write your Booth application essay.

FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: CMO Insights: A Story of Sustainable Growth

In October, the Kilts Center for Marketing hosted a talk with Ann Mukherjee, ’94, Global CMO at SC Johnson & Son. As I sat in a room full of my fellow students, watching Ann, take the stage, I was ready to hear a story of a career journey, successes in different roles, and marketing at … Continue reading CMO Insights: A Story of Sustainable Growth →

FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: A weekend at the UCLA Intramural Soccer tournament!

Any Chicagoan knows that after spending some time in the city, you learn to embrace all four seasons. And yes, that even includes winter. This mentality is what has allowed the Booth Soccer Club to be one of the most vibrant and thriving communities on campus—we find ways to embrace the sport no matter the … Continue reading A weekend at the UCLA Intramural Soccer tournament! →