MBA Application Tips Application Advice from Boothies and Admissions

Are you in the beginning stages of considering an MBA? If so, we recommend checking out this piece to see how you can get started in the admissions process. In this in-depth admissions guide, we cover everything from how to decide which program is the right fit for you to ways you can familiarize yourself with all the Booth community has to offer.

Once you have an understanding of which program you want to apply to and are ready to start the application process, we suggest you take a look at five questions to ask yourself as you begin writing your essay(s). We’ll cover why posing questions like, “What inspired me to pursue an MBA?” and “What do I hope to accomplish professionally” is helpful in guiding your writing.

Once you finish your essays and start working on other sections of your application, we encourage you to reach out to your recommenders and to do so early on in the process. This piece does a great job of providing context around (1) how many letters of recommendation you need, (2) who to ask and why, and lastly (3) how you can go about asking recommenders for a letter of recommendation.

Highlighting your work experience and career goals is another important aspect of the application. Within the Chicago Booth application, we require you to complete the employment section and the motivation and goals section. This piece goes into detail about what to expect and how to accurately fill out those sections of the application. The employment section is where you will list your work history and upload your resume. The motivation and goals section is where you can share your short and long term goals and why you believe Booth is the best place to help you achieve them.

The Academics section of the application is also an important part of your submission. Here is where you’ll list your attended institutions, academic performance, and you’ll also be asked to upload your unofficial transcripts. For more detailed information about the academics section of the application, we encourage you to check out this piece.

Sometimes the best advice on applying for your MBA comes from those who have recently been in your shoes. This article shares helpful application tips from the perspective of current students and recent alumni. Whether you are at the beginning of your application journey or looking to submit in the near future, we encourage you to take a look at words of advice members of our Booth community have to offer.