Tips To Ace Your MBA Interview Via Zoom
While it’s natural to feel nervous leading up to the admissions interview, you may experience additional anxiety in interviewing via video conference. Although there are some similarities between MBA admissions in-person interviews and those over video, the technology adds additional complexity and requires some preparation for newbies.
Mothers At Booth | Women’s History Month
Here on The Booth Experience, we acknowledge that these are trying times in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Still, in honor of Women’s History Month, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the amazing women at Booth! Today we highlight MBA students who are also mothers. Out of an average class size of […]
Local Classes Beyond Booth: Screenwriting
I was searching for a creative outlet this winter quarter and decided to enroll in a screenwriting class. The thing is, the course was 8.9 miles away from downtown in Edgewater – located in the northernmost part of Chicago and marking the endpoint of the famed Lakeshore Drive.
Celebrating black history month at booth (Part I)
Black History Month (BHM), which runs from February 1st to February 29th, is a time for Americans to pause and reflect on the contributions of its citizens who represent the African diaspora. For Booth students, this month is an additional opportunity to foster the essential value of diversity and inclusion. And I am honored to […]
Booth Gear Pack: Must-Have Items For Next Fall
Congratulations to all of our Round One and Round Two admitted students! Now that you’re in at Booth, you may be wondering how to best prepare for the Chicago winter. The following list is The Booth Experience Team’s recommendations on the top 5 purchases you should make between now and next fall.
Sell Day: What Happens After the Offer
In business school, you spend a large fraction of fall quarter recruiting, and even more time in winter interviewing with companies you hope to intern for. What doesn’t get discussed as much is what takes place after the offer, as the company (or several companies, if you’re lucky) attempt to entice you with a weekend […]
Women in Tech: Grace Hopper Celebration
At the beginning of October, over 27,000 women in technology convened in Orlando, Florida to attend the four-day Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) Conference — the world’s largest gathering for female technologists. The chance to conduct informational interviews with leading tech firms, attend private receptions with conference members, and network with other students in this space […]
Boothies Interning in the Bay Area
Last spring, my internship search led to three offers: a finance associate role in the Northeast; a corporate strategy role in the Midwest; and a product management role in the West. I weighed my options in regards to location, potential career trajectory, and company culture. After a difficult decision, I landed in Silicon Valley. It […]
Get to Know Nicole Newman
Prior to attending Booth, I worked in education on the administration side as a data science and operations manager. My day-to-day varied tremendously. I enjoyed knowing that I made a difference and seeing the impact of my work. After four years in non-profit roles, I decided to take the plunge and apply to business school.