Having my Booth interview two weeks after I delivered my baby, calling the movers with the constant sound of the baby crying in the background, having an unexpected wrist surgery one month before I moved to Chicago, juggling coursework, recruiting...
As a first year, I’m frequently asked how I feel about starting school in the middle of a global pandemic. As a Round 1 applicant last year, the notion of COVID-19 didn’t exist as I was applying to business schools. For all I knew, I was on track to...
Each student who finds their way to an MBA program has a unique path, yet it feels like a rarity to hear someone say that an MBA wasn’t even on their radar until shortly before they found themselves pursuing one. That was, however, the case for me...
Meet the Couple: Name: Kylie KiesHometown: McLean, VAUndergrad: Cornell University, Hospitality AdministrationCity before Booth: ChicagoIndustry after graduation: Tech Name: Rich CornettHometown: Wichita, KSUndergrad: University of Kansas, Finance...
Transitioning from being a working professional to a full-time student can be a bit of a culture shock. It happens quickly and there is no way to prepare for it. Once admitted, some people decide to quit their jobs early and travel in anticipation...