With the next round deadline for the Full-Time MBA application approaching, The Booth Experience is eager to offer as much guidance as possible. We hope our “Boothie” perspective will be helpful as you work on your application. In the coming weeks, we’ll also provide additional insights from the Booth Admissions team, so be sure to check back as you continue to refine your Booth application.

Don’t Rush It:
The best advice for applicants is don’t rush it. Put your best foot forward and make sure you’re submitting the best application you can. If that means pushing to Round 2 in order to retake the GMAT or GRE so you can improve your score, do it.

Connect with Existing Boothies:
One way to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework and are invested in the Booth application process is by connecting with existing Booth students. Booth offers a portal called “Connect With a Student” where you can indicate your areas of interest and/or professional background.

The portal will then find existing students with which you can ask your questions and discuss life at Booth. You can access the portal here.

Another recommendation would be to attend the in-person and virtual admissions events to meet members of the Booth community. You can see the full calendar of Full-Time MBA Admissions events here.

In your application, you’ll be able to reference the Boothies you’ve connected with and the resources you’ve used to learn about the school including the events you’ve attended.

On Short Responses:

Make sure you’re sharing the most impactful stories from your career (and life) to date. Even in a short response, your examples should highlight the unique perspective, experiences, and qualities you’ll bring to the Booth community.

Be thoughtful with every word. Since space is limited, focus on being clear, concise, and authentic. Proofread your responses carefully—small grammatical errors or unclear writing can distract from an otherwise strong application.

It can also be helpful to ask two types of people to review your responses. The first might be someone who has earned an MBA or gone through the admissions process themselves. The second should be someone who can provide an objective perspective and let you know whether your responses clearly communicate your strengths and experiences.

We wish you all the best throughout your application process. Stay tuned for more advice and insights as you complete your application and learn more about why Booth is the right place to earn your MBA!