Is an MBA the right next step in your career? The application for Fall 2026 start is now open. Learn more about how to apply and start an application today.
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- August 27, 2025
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Chicago Booth Sokolov Executive MBA Application Now Open for Fall 2026 Start
Pursuing the Sokolov Executive MBA from Chicago Booth is a great option for individuals further along in their career looking to continue working while pursuing an MBA. On average, Sokolov EMBA students are senior level working professionals with an average of 10 to 15 years of professional experience.
If you are considering Chicago Booth’s Executive MBA Program, we encourage you to read on to learn more about application requirements, essay prompts, deadlines, and more before applying.
Executive MBA Requirements
As part of the application process, we require you to submit a number of components including your essay(s), letters of recommendation, professional resume, and academic transcript(s). Please note that we accept standardized test scores from the Executive Assessment (EA), GMAT, and GRE, though test waiver requests are available for applicants with highly proficient, quantitative backgrounds.
You can check out our full list of application requirements here. Keep in mind that our entire evaluation process is holistic and centered around getting to know who you are behind the application.
Essay Prompt(s)
Required Essay:
Why are you seeking an MBA from Chicago Booth and what unique knowledge and experiences do you hope to contribute to the program? (Please limit your answer to under 1,000 words.)
Optional Short Answer Questions:
Academics and Career
The Sokolov EMBA Program at Chicago Booth is an academically rigorous course of study that focuses on the fundamental tools of business. As a student, you will draw upon key learnings from coursework and your professional background to make valuable contributions to the classroom. If there is anything else you would like the Admissions Committee to know about your academic background or professional experience, please share that information here. (Maximum 250 words.)
Scholarship Consideration
If you’d like to provide information about why you should receive a merit-based scholarship and why you are seeking this, please do so here. (Maximum 250 words.)
Application Deadlines
Round 1 (First Deadline): October 27, 2025
Round 2 (Second Deadline): January 12, 2026
Round 3 (Third Deadline): April 13, 2026
Round 4 (Final Deadline): June 8, 2026
*Please note that our Sokolov Executive MBA Program has rolling admission, so you can apply at any time. When you begin your application, you will be asked to select a round. While each round has a corresponding submission deadline, you may submit at any time prior to that date. Applications that are started but not submitted by the deadline will automatically move to the next round.
With Chicago Booth, the career progression you’re looking for is within reach. As you begin the admissions process, we recommend that you attend an upcoming admissions event, learn more about how to apply, and browse over our most recent class profile to learn more about what it means to become part of our global community of Boothies. Take the first step towards making those dreams a reality today by starting your application.
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