Calling All Booth MBA Applicants: 2020 Intake [Class of 2022]

Really disappointed. Can't fathom why.
Denied on: 2020/01/30
GMAT: 750, Q50, V42
WE: 48 months
Location: India
Heard back via: Email

We’ve discussed this 750 story threadbare!

As far as advice goes - I think it’s very important for incoming students to talk to people already at Booth and come in with a clear understanding of what they want to recruit for - What is Plan A, what is Plan B etc.
I got super lazy after the admit and did no research, went into Booth thinking I would recruit for some kind of strategy role in a CPG co. And only found out once I got in that a lot of the Corp Strat roles I thought of recruiting for so not sponsor internationals.
I pivoted to consulting last minute and was running blind for the first couple of weeks. The Booth year starts later than other schools and recruiting will hit you very hard very fast. You’re only compounding your problems by not having a plan! So yes research research research and come prepared with a recruiting Plan A and Plan B; the school has enough resources to get you the job you want provided you have a clear idea of what you want.

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Quite frankly, stunned.
Denied on: 2020/01/30
GMAT: 770, Q50, V45
GPA: 3.51
WE: 60 months
Location: United States, NY
Heard back via: Portal_update

Did anybody else get an invite to “Come Experience Chicago Booth” and visit campus?
Is it indicative of my status? Do you recommend that I go to show my interest?

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These are automated emails that go out to everyone on the mailing list. However, it doesn’t hurt to show interest and learn more about the school!

For everyone waiting on Booth, here’s what you should expect the next few weeks:

-February 23: Last day of interviews for Round 2

-March 5: Round 1 waitlisted applicants will begin to get news of admit, deny, or continue waitlist. Keep in mind this is rolling until March 18.

-March 18: All admitted Round 2 applicants will get a call from Booth notifying them. Everyone that doesn’t receive a call will get a decision on the portal the next day of either deny or waitlist.

-March 19: Round 2 decision release. No calls, likely no emails, just portal updates.

Best of luck to everyone anxiously waiting!

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Hey does anybody know if they review applications and extend interview offers in between rounds? For the full-time program? in other words would it be worth it to apply prior to the R3 deadline?

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Where did you get that from? there were definitely interviews past Feb 23

From someone who was invited to interview in round 2. Booth gives you a date you must complete your interview by. Regardless of if it extended past this date, admit calls go out March 18. Good luck!