Booth Essays this year have the 400 & 300 words max limit for essays ?

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Booth Essays this year have the 400 & 300 words max limit for essays. How rigid are these word limits ? I started writing my essay and even after multiple cuts could come down to 450 words each.

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

You want to come close to that number, and definitely do not go more than 10% over. So you will need to figure out a way to narrow the scope of what you're talking about about. Cover less ground focus on what is absolutely core to your message.

Ps If it's a PDF submission or an upload situation,that is, if it's a textbox situation then you'll want to test out go to 10% Theory before committing. Sometimes they won't let you go more than one character over and other times it's more flexible but no matter what don't go over 10% and its really better not to go over 10% on those essays

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ambera33 · Answer

got it. Thanks ya. I have to upload them to the application as PDFs. Will try to shorten them even further.

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fatmike · Answer

Both Booth essays do not have a word limit. They’re 250 word minimums. Are you confusing the limits with some of the short answers or optional questions?

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ambera33 · Answer

Below is the excerpt directly from my Booth application.

ESSAYS
These essays provide an opportunity for you to tell the Admissions Committee about your life, your career, and your goals. In addition to our required essays, you are also required to submit a re-applicant essay only if you have applied to any Chicago Booth program within the past two years.

Please include the essay question at the top of each essay.
Weekend MBA Essays
Essay One: Why are you seeking an MBA from Chicago Booth, and why is Chicago Booth’s Weekend MBA your program of choice? (400 words maximum)

Essay Two: The University of Chicago’s motto is “let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched.” Please tell us how your individual perspective and experiences will enrich and have an impact on the Booth community. Feel free to use examples from both your personal and professional life. (300 words maximum)

Optional Essay
If there is any important information relevant to your candidacy you were unable to address elsewhere in the application, please share that information here. (500 words maximum)

fatmike · Answer

Looks like you’re talking about the weekend MBA, I was referring to the full time MBA.

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ambera33 · Answer

Yes, I’m applying to the weekend program

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redskull1 · Answer

Guys get in touch with as many Booth Alumni as possible. They are all genuinely nice folks. I’ve tried to contact 6, and 5 of them actually replied. Even in their busy schedules. I haven’t had that experience with a lot of other schools. Another reason why I want to become a Boothie..

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tanmay1392 · Answer

Couldnt agree more. Booth Alums are the best I have interacted so far purely in terms of willingness to help.

bb · Answer

Booth Essays this year have the 400 & 300 words max limit for essays ?

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