Application Advice from Booth’s Associate Dean
The Booth Experience Team asked Chicago Booth’s Associate Dean of Admissions, Donna Swinford, to give advice for applicants. Learn more about what makes a successful MBA candidate. What is Chicago Booth looking for in candidates?First of all, there is no one type of applicant we are looking for at Chicago Booth. So leave that thought […]
Insights from Recent Booth Graduates: Top Admission Tips
Are you currently working on your MBA application? Don’t stress! Recent Booth graduates offer their advice for applicants currently going through the admissions journey. Gain a new perspective about the application process and take your first step towards becoming a Boothie. Be authentic! Each person has a very individual and personal journey which is a […]
The 2024 Around the World Party
Picture this: 600 attendees, 17 host countries, and an explosion of flavors, beats, and cultures all under one roof! The “Around the World Party” at Chicago Booth is not just an event – it’s an exhilarating journey across continents in a single night. With a passport to global experiences, Boothies indulged in diverse cuisines, danced […]
Booth Technology Group (BTG) in the Bay Area – Tech Trek 2025
Guest blog by Karla Acosta, Sampada Bhootna, Kriti Ganotra, Fermin Liu, Archita Mishra, and Saloni Mundhra Every year, the Booth Technology Group (BTG) hosts Tech Trek – a unique opportunity to gain first hand exposure to tech companies shaping the future of the industry. This year, for the first time since COVID, a group of […]
Meet Professor J.P. Dubé: Booth’s Pricing Expert and Marketing Visionary
Professor Jean-Pierre (J.P.) Dubé is more than just a marketing professor at Booth – he’s a leading expert in pricing strategy and the Director of Booth’s Kilts Center for Marketing. This Spring Quarter, he’s teaching Pricing Strategies (BUSN 37202) on Wednesdays from 1:30-4:30 PM at Harper Center, bringing his deep expertise and real-world insights to […]
A Conversation with Professor Laura Born (MBA ’91)
Professor Laura Born is no stranger to Booth. An alumna of the MBA Class of 1991, she spent years in investment banking before returning to the school as a faculty member. Now, she is teaching Cases in Financial Management (BUSN 35210) in Spring Quarter from 8:30-11:30am on Tuesdays at Harper Center. Drawing from her extensive […]
Discovering Careers in Product and Brand Management: Lessons from Booth Alumni
First-year MBA student and Kilts Fellow Lorena Prates shares insights from the Kilts Center’s “Ask Alumni Why Product and Brand” event. Interactive sessions with Booth alumni from Microsoft, Meta, and Suja Life gave students a behind-the-scenes look at careers in product and brand management. The Kilts Center’s “Ask Alumni Why Product and Brand” event this […]
Preparing for Your Admissions Interview with Booth
TBE has gathered the best advice from former Admissions Fellows who shared the Do’s and Don’ts of interviewing. Admissions Fellows are current Booth students who serve as representatives of the Admissions Committee and conduct interviews with prospective candidates. Here is a list of their honest advice on how to succeed. Do’s: Make sure you’ve researched […]
Unlocking Opportunities and Community: A Deep Dive into the ROMBA Conference
Guest blog by Felix Contreras-Castro The ROMBA Conference, or Reaching Out MBA, is the world’s largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ business students and alumni. It serves as an unparalleled platform for networking, professional development, and career opportunities. With over 100 corporate partners actively recruiting LGBTQ+ talent, the event features workshops, panels, and a career fair […]