U. Chicago Booth MBA News (2024)

Published: June 7, 2024

MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series Summer 2024

We’re sure you’ve already heard that the application essays are a crucial component of the MBA application. So how can you ace this part of the admissions process without the use of sample essays? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series! Dates: July…Read more

Published: June 6, 2024

Real Humans of BCG: Shane Polzin, Chicago Booth MBA ’23, Consultant

Many veterans find that an MBA program is an effective way to transition from military service to a civilian career. For Naval Flight Officer Shane Polzin, Chicago Booth promised veteran support, a proven track record of job placement in the consulting industry, and the right location. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Polzin tells…Read more

Published: May 20, 2024

The Week Ahead: Late Round Admissions Decisions, May 20-24, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Rounds 3 and 4 underway. Late round decisions continue to roll out. Monday, May 20, IESE is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release…Read more

Published: May 14, 2024

Real Humans of Xbox: Noha Sahnoune, Chicago Booth MBA ’23, Growth and Content Demand

When you can describe your pre-MBA career as a series of adventures, what could possibly top that? For Noha Sahnoune, it was the gaming industry. In this installment of our Real Humans: Alumni series, Sahnoune shares her journey to her goal of a career at the intersection of the quantitative and creative, and how Chicago…Read more

Published: May 13, 2024

Interviewer was very nice, was genuinely interested in my answers, shared his thoughts and joked around a bit. Interview was 45 minutes long with the first 30 minutes of him asking me questions and then the last 15 for me to ask him questions. Started off by introducing himself then asked the following questions: –…Read more

Published: April 11, 2024

Real Humans of Goldman Sachs: Likita Chilukuri, Chicago Booth MBA ’23, Investment Banking Associate

After studying and/or working in India, Spain and England, Likita Chilukuri chose the MBA program at Chicago Booth to make her transition to working in the U.S. in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. In addition to a strong curriculum, Chilukuri found the well-structured recruiting process at Booth gave her the support she needed. Read on…Read more

Published: April 9, 2024

The 2024 U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings rolled out and we’re taking a closer look at the Best Business School list. Stanford GSB jumps five spots from last year to join The Wharton School in the top spot. These two replace last year’s #1 school, Chicago Booth, which now ranks third along with Northwestern…Read more

Published: April 1, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Late Round deadlines amid Round 2 notifications. We are now completing the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and Round 3 application deadlines continue. Monday, April 1, NYU / Stern…Read more

Published: March 26, 2024

Clear Admit MBA Fair 2024 – May 15th, Chicago

Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in downtown Chicago to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited! Date: Wednesday, May 15th Time: 5:00-8:30 pm Location: LM Studio, 808 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Timing5:20 –…Read more

Published: March 22, 2024

Here’s What to Consider When Financing Your MBA in 2024

Partner Content We asked our friends at Juno to share their wisdom on financing the MBA. Nicolas Echegaray, Wharton MBA 21’ and Juno’s General Manager, shared the following to help recent MBA Admits better prepare for their upcoming programs. If you haven’t done so already, consider joining Juno’s MBA student loan negotiation group (free and…Read more

Published: March 22, 2024

From B-School to MBB: Strategy Consulting Jobs Placement at Leading MBA Programs

Take a closer look at MBB consulting jobs placement out of the best MBA programs. MBA graduates continue to seek out management consulting jobs for the opportunity to provide strategic advice to business leaders operating large companies. Jobs at leading strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey, Bain and BCG (known as the MBB) are particularly…Read more

Published: March 18, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 2 decisions amid Round 3 deadlines We are now moving to the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Monday, March 18, Georgetown /…Read more

Published: March 18, 2024

M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Finance Careers

MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs…Read more

Published: February 28, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GMAT Scores at Top U.S. MBA Programs

See where your GMAT score lands among the top U.S. MBA programs, as we report the average GMAT scores in the chart below. If you have yet to take the GMAT, you can also get a sense of what score you need to target. Business school admissions use the GMAT score as a sign of…Read more

Published: February 26, 2024

1) Walk me through your resume. 2) What are your short- and long-term goals? 3) Why Booth? 4) Tell me about a time you worked on a team. 5) What is your leadership style and what leadership traits do you want to develop?Read more

Published: February 22, 2024

Real Humans of Citi: Diana Pacer, Chicago Booth MBA ’23, Investment Banking Associate

We kick off our Real Humans: Alumni series, which invites MBA graduates to discuss their paths to post-MBA employment, with Diana Pacer, Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2023. Having settled in Chicago with her family and experiencing the data-based, intellectual approach to teaching at the University of Chicago, Pacer knew it was where she wanted…Read more

Published: February 22, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GRE Scores by Top U.S. Business Schools

Average GRE scores by business school can provide applicants with a sense of the rigor of the MBA program, expectations of the adcom and general competitiveness of the applicant pool. While the GMAT used to be the only accepted admissions exam at leading MBA programs, many have opened up to other options, including the GRE.…Read more

Published: February 20, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of U.S. Minorities at Top U.S. Business Schools

The percentage of U.S. minorities at top U.S. business schools can provide a sense of the diversity you will find in your MBA program. Business school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and self-identify as African American or Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic American or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or…Read more

Published: February 19, 2024

It was a very nice experience. The interviewer was very friendly, and the interview was very conversational. These were the questions that were asked: – Introduction – What kind of team do you work with best? What kind of roles do you shine in the most? – Long-Term Goals & Short-Term Goals? – Why MBA?…Read more

Published: February 15, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: International Student Statistics

International students statistics can showcase an element of diversity at leading business schools. In the chart below, see the percentage of international students at U.S. business schools. U.S. Business School % International Arizona State University W.P. School of Business 39% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 53% Columbia Business School 47% Cornell UniversitySC Johnson…Read more

Published: February 13, 2024

TheFinancial Times (FT) released its rankings of the 100 best Global MBA programs for 2024. The Wharton School, which failed to make an appearance in the ranking last year, takes the top spot. Top Ten Overall Here are the top 10 MBA programs of The Financial Times 2024 Global MBA rankings (2023 positions are in…Read more

Published: February 13, 2024

Interview was conversational and kept to around 45 minutes. Last 15 minutes was me asking questions. Walk me through your resume. Why MBA? Why Booth? Why now? Tmat you had friction/contention with someone at work. How did you navigate that? Tmat you had to work on a project with multiple points of friction. Tmat when…Read more

Published: February 13, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Women MBA Students

Over the past decade, the percentage of women MBA students has been on the rise across leading business schools. USC Marshall was the first leading business school to achieve gender parity while others have achieved or continue to strive for that benchmark. The Forté Foundation has also consistently reported that women are either gaining or…Read more

Published: February 6, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in the U.S.

In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the total cost of a full-time MBA per year at U.S. schools. Tuition comprises most of the cost of each program. Other factors, including room and board, program fees, books and supplies, health insurance, transportation and other expenses, have been added to provide the total…Read more

Published: February 1, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Class Size of Top U.S. MBA Programs

Business schools come in all shapes and sizes and the class size of top MBA programs can be a factor in considering fit. From networking to a tight-knit culture to campus opportunities, class size can reveal much about an MBA program. No matter which program you choose, the top MBA programs strive to ensure relationship…Read more

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June 7, 2024 12:09am ET

Applying: Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Indian School of Business, London Business School, Michigan / Ross, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton

Pre-MBA Career: Financial Service

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Investment Banking, Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: AT Kearney, Bain, Booz Allen Hamilton, BCG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, McKinsey, PWC, Bank of America, Barclays, Capital One, Citibank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Asset Management, Vanguard

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June 6, 2024 5:14pm ET

Applying: Arizona State / W.P. Carey, Berkeley / Haas, Boston College / Carroll, Cambridge / Judge, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, ESADE, ESCP, Georgia Tech / Scheller, Harvard Business School, HEC Paris, IE Business School, IESE, IMD, Imperial, Indian School of Business, INSEAD, London Business School, Manchester / AMBS, Michigan / Ross, Michigan State / Broad, Nanyang, Oxford / Saïd, Rochester / Simon, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, U. Washington / Foster, UCLA Anderson, UNC Kenan-Flagler, USC / Marshall, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Energy Industry

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Goods, MF, Auto, Aerospace, Other Companies: AT Kearney, Bain, Booz Allen Hamilton, BCG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, McKinsey, PWC, Astra Zeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, 3M, Coca Cola, LVMH, Mondelez, Nestle, Nike, PepsiCo, Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, Airbus, BASF, Boeing, Daimler, Ford, GE, GM, Nissan, Seimens

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June 6, 2024 3:31pm ET

Applying: Georgia Tech / Scheller, Notre Dame / Mendoza, Rice / Jones, UT Austin / McCombs, Vanderbilt / Owen

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Product Management / Program Management

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Other Companies: Bain, Ernst & Young, PWC

Notes:

I'm interested in transitioning my career to Real Estate, but not dead set on this especially since it's harder to land jobs in this field. I'm also interested in M&A consulting as well a structured LDP for corporate finance.

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June 6, 2024 8:06am ET

Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Georgetown / McDonough, Notre Dame / Mendoza, Ohio State / Fisher, SMU Cox, U. Washington / Foster, UCLA Anderson, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, Vanderbilt / Owen, Washington U. / Olin, Wisconsin, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Asset Manager-Real Estate

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Investment Banking, Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: Accenture, AT Kearney, Bain, Booz Allen Hamilton, BCG, McKinsey, Bank of America, Barclays, Capital One, Citibank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, RBC Capital, Wells Fargo Securities, Blackrock, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Asset Management, State Street, Vanguard

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June 6, 2024 7:22am ET

Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Duke / Fuqua, Michigan / Ross, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden, Vanderbilt / Owen

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Military

Post-MBA Target Industry: MF, Auto, Aerospace, Other

Notes:

Graduated from an average State School with an BS in Mechanical Engineering. Heavily involved in extra curricular activities and community service while in school, but little/no involvement since starting my career.

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