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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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15 Feb 2012, 08:06

just got the ding

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15 Feb 2012, 08:07

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just got the ding

me too mate

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15 Feb 2012, 08:08

ding:(!!

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15 Feb 2012, 08:09

+1 dinged

Sorry fellows !

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15 Feb 2012, 08:47

Ding

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15 Feb 2012, 08:49

I too got dinged an hour back... :cry:

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15 Feb 2012, 08:52

And it's a ding

Painful

The email timestamp is 9.03 AM CST on Wed, 02/15.

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15 Feb 2012, 09:10

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And it's a ding

Painful

The email timestamp is 9.03 AM CST on Wed, 02/15.

That stinks. Was really hoping you'd get the invite. Good luck with your remaining apps.

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15 Feb 2012, 09:14

bk123 wrote:

And it's a ding

Painful

The email timestamp is 9.03 AM CST on Wed, 02/15.

Oh bummer! I was also hoping for you

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Updated on: 15 Feb 2012, 10:42

Dinged.

... Booth was my best application till date

And to make it worse, ISB took me off its wait-list and sent the reject mail- within minutes of the Booth Ding

Oh well, stay calm and carry on...

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Originally posted by Rosser on 15 Feb 2012, 09:26.
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15 Feb 2012, 10:01

Thank you cheetarah and ladyroadwarrior ... Booth's my top choice for sure. Having said that, I'm equally excited to go to Tuck or Ross ... in fact having that Ross admit made this ding much more bearable.

Was hoping to meet you both at Booth, oh well ... some other time, some other place I guess. Good luck to you both for the interview!

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15 Feb 2012, 10:06

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Thank you cheetarah and ladyroadwarrior ... Booth's my top choice for sure. Having said that, I'm equally excited to go to Tuck or Ross ... in fact having that Ross admit made this ding much more bearable.

Was hoping to meet you both at Booth, oh well ... some other time, some other place I guess. Good luck to you both for the interview!

I've applied to Tuck & Ross too - our paths may yet cross

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15 Feb 2012, 10:54

LadyRoadWarrior wrote:

bk123 wrote:

Thank you cheetarah and ladyroadwarrior ... Booth's my top choice for sure. Having said that, I'm equally excited to go to Tuck or Ross ... in fact having that Ross admit made this ding much more bearable.

Was hoping to meet you both at Booth, oh well ... some other time, some other place I guess. Good luck to you both for the interview!

I've applied to Tuck & Ross too - our paths may yet cross

Indeed

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Re: Booth 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink]

15 Feb 2012, 11:56

Any invites today ? I know it may sound foolish ... but just want to know if any miracle happened today ?

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15 Feb 2012, 12:11

Sorry to all those who got dinged--I got dinged from HBS yesterday.

Had my interview with an alum this week, and... am just so excited for the possibility of getting in. I am a reapplicant, and interviewed at Booth last year too. I just really hope things go better than they did last time.

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15 Feb 2012, 15:19

disposable8201 wrote:

Sorry to all those who got dinged--I got dinged from HBS yesterday.

Had my interview with an alum this week, and... am just so excited for the possibility of getting in. I am a reapplicant, and interviewed at Booth last year too. I just really hope things go better than they did last time.

Same here - sorry to all who got dinged, I myself was dinged from HBS yesterday.

Does Booth release decisions on a specific date or randomly?

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Re: Booth 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink]

15 Feb 2012, 16:15

Any idea what percent of interviewees get accepted? Thanks guys

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15 Feb 2012, 16:15

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