Chicago Booth’s Class of 2028 Application is Now Live

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Ready to take the next step towards advancing your career goals? Start an application with Chicago Booth today to join our future class of business leaders.

We launched our Full-Time MBA application for the Class of 2028! You can now apply to join our future class of business leaders and intellectually curious thinkers. It’s no question an MBA from Chicago Booth equips you with the desired resources, skill set, and networking opportunities to succeed from the moment you become a Boothie. Ready to build connections and take your career to new heights? We encourage you to take a look at the information listed below as you prepare to start your application:

Application Requirements:

As part of the application process, we require you to submit your two essays, two letters of recommendation, professional resume, academic transcript(s), and standardized test score(s). We encourage you to take a look at our full list of application requirements as you begin your application. Keep in mind that our entire evaluation process is holistic and centered around getting to know the person behind the app.

*We accept the GMAT and GRE exams. There is no preference on which exam you should take.

Essay Prompts:

Prompt 1: How will the Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (250-word minimum)


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Prompt 2: Chicago Booth appreciates the individual experiences and perspectives that all of our students bring to our community. This respect for different viewpoints creates an open-minded environment that supports curiosity, inspires us to think more broadly, and take risks. At Booth, community is about collaborative thinking and learning from one another to better ourselves, our ideas, and the world around us.

The photos represent some of the values described above that we uphold at Chicago Booth. Select one and share how it resonates with one of your own values. (250-word minimum)

2025-26 Application Deadlines:

Round One: September 16, 2025
Round Two: January 6, 2026
Round Three: April 2, 2026

With Chicago Booth, your dream career is within reach. As you begin the admissions process, we recommend that you attend an upcoming admissions event, check out our student run blog, and browse over our most recent class profile to learn more about what it means to become part of our diverse community of Boothies. Take the first step towards making those dreams a reality today by starting your application.

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