The Chicago Booth Scholars Program invites applications from students in their final year of study at any undergraduate institution.
The application process is straightforward, and we’re here to help.
The application process is straightforward, and we’re here to help.
Application Deadline | Interview Timeline | Decision Notification |
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April 11, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST |
April–May, 2023 | June 15, 2023 |
The first step in joining our transformational Chicago Booth Scholars Program is to apply for admission.
We take a holistic approach to the admissions process, and we value the diversity of backgrounds of all applicants.
Successful candidates demonstrate intellectual curiosity, personal maturity, competitive scores, leadership throughout college, and a track record of quality internships, part-time jobs, and/or an entrepreneurial spirit. Detailed requirements include:
To apply to the Chicago Booth Scholars Program, you will need to submit the following materials:
Submit the application through our online application system by April 11, 2023. The $250 application fee is waived for Chicago Booth Scholars applicants.
We look forward to learning more about you through your answers to the following questions.
Short-Answer Question:
Essays:
Your resume should highlight the activities that make you a good candidate for the Chicago Booth Scholars Program.
Please submit letters of recommendation from two individuals who know you well and can offer specific examples of your performance at and contributions to an organization. Avoid choosing recommenders based on their title or status. We are more concerned with content and substance than with reputation.
One letter of recommendation should come from a supervisor. We are looking for objectivity in the letter, and we want to hear from someone who can assess both your strengths and your weaknesses.
The other letter can come from another professional contact or from someone who has worked with you in an organization or club, or on a volunteer project. This letter can offer a different perspective on your skill sets outside of your professional environment.
The recommendation form is part of the online application. You will be prompted to provide the names and email addresses of your recommenders, and we’ll send them an email directing them to the online form. Chicago Booth does not accept letters of recommendation via mail or fax.
We ask recommenders to complete a skills assessment for each applicant and to submit a letter answering the following questions:
As part of your application, please submit unofficial (scanned) transcripts from all postsecondary educational institutions you have attended. Official transcripts are requested from admitted students only.
Self-reported scores are required at the time of submission; official scores are required from admitted students only. Our GMAT code is H9X-9F-34, and our GRE code is 0685. We have no preference for one exam over the other.
Learn more about discounted GMAT pricing for undergraduate students.
If you are an international applicant, you will need to submit scores from one of the following exams:
International applicants are exempt from this requirement if they have earned an undergraduate degree from an institution in which English is the language of instruction, or if they are citizens or permanent residents of a country in which English is an official language. Applicants should indicate the exemption in the application where appropriate.
Here’s what to expect after you’ve submitted your application for admission to the Chicago Booth Scholars Program:
Interviews are granted on an invitation-only basis after the evaluation of a submitted application. They are conducted by Admissions staff, students, or alumni. If you receive an invitation, you will have one interview and the opportunity to move forward in the application process. Please note that completing an interview does not guarantee admission.
You will be informed of your admission decision through the online system. If you are selected for participation in Chicago Booth Scholars, you will be provisionally admitted to Chicago Booth’s Full-Time MBA Program and granted an automatic two- to five-year deferment.
The timing of your deferment is flexible; you have a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years to enroll in Chicago Booth's Full-Time MBA Program. If you wish to continue working at the end of your deferment, you may choose to enroll in either the Evening MBA Program or Weekend MBA Program.
As per the Area Admissions Review policy, authority to revoke admission for any misconduct before matriculation rests with the area Admissions Review Committee. See the UChicago student manualfor a complete overview.
The first step in joining the Chicago Booth Scholars Program is to apply for admission.
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