My Admissions Fellows Experience
I applied to a lot of business schools. Nine in one round — meaning nine campus visits, nine sets of essays, and countless interviews. My process was grueling at times, and I probably wouldn’t recommend applying to so many schools, but it’s just what I did. Through this process, I became fascinated with MBA admissions, […]
Your Biggest Surprise
The Booth MBA experience is truly unlike anything else, which is why it’s hard for prospective students to know exactly what to expect. Considering this, I went around asking my classmates from the Class of 2022 one simple question: What has been the biggest surprise about Booth relative to your expectations?
Israel As It Gets
Shalom! One of the preeminent Booth trips is the Israel trek (ITrek), which takes place during students’ 2nd year Spring Break. ITrek is an annual tradition at Booth and has historically been one of the largest trips students take while pursuing their MBAs, drawing over 240 students this year—the highest number in Booth history! The […]
The Big Decision Spotlight: Grace Schlesinger ’22
The MBA admissions journey can be incredibly overwhelming. There are so many things to consider, including “How will an MBA help me achieve my career goals?”… “What MBA programs should I apply to?”… “When is the right time to apply?” Considering the complexity of these decisions, I wanted to take the opportunity to interview one […]
The Big Decision – Why Booth?
Everyone has their own set of considerations when deciding to pursue an MBA and where to ultimately attend following the admissions process. As many of our readers are navigating these decisions right now, I wanted to share the perspectives of current Boothies. Here I’m shining a spotlight on some of my outstanding classmates in the […]
Why Everyone Should Live at MPP
As you may or may not have heard, most Booth students live in “The Loop”. The Loop is at the heart of downtown Chicago, making it easy to get to the Hyde Park campus or virtually any part of the city via public transport, car, or bike. There are a few buildings in the Loop […]
Banking on the Summer Experience
My decision to recruit for investment banking when I got to Booth was based on my excitement about a career that would allow me to couple my interest in finance with my desire to work in a client advisory function. Considering that I was pursuing a role in an industry known for demanding hours and […]
Get To Know Cooper Morrison
Howdy! My name is Cooper, and I am a rising second year MBA student at Booth. I’m (obviously) from Texas, where I spent my whole life before moving to Chicago for business school last summer. I have had an amazing time at Booth so far, and I look forward to sharing my experiences with y’all […]
Why He’s Here and Not Anywhere Else
In any year, the start of a Full-Time MBA program is a significant adjustment. You quit your job, move to a new city (or perhaps just a new neighborhood), and begin a two year journey to make an impact in your career. In 2020, there were added challenges and ambiguity due to a global pandemic […]