Chicago (Booth)

Below are the application deadlines and essay questions for Chicago (Booth)'s MBA Program. 

Chicago (Booth) - Application Deadlines for 2025-2026 / Class of 2028

Round 1

Application due: September 16, 2025

Decision released: December 4, 2025

Round 2

Application due: January 6, 2026

Decision released: March 26, 2026

Round 3

Application due: April 2, 2026

Decision released: May 21, 2026

We cannot guarantee that we will review information sent to the MBA Admissions Office after the deadline of the round in which you apply.

The following are the main essay questions on the 2025-2026 / Class of 2028 Chicago (Booth) MBA application:

 

Essay One: How will the Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (250-word min)   

Essay Two: 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 below 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) SEE PHOTOS BELOW

Optional Essay:   Is there any unclear information in your application that needs further explanation? (300-word max)

Visit the  Booth admissions website for more application information.

Disclaimer: the information provided on this page is for reference only. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the admissions website link provided above to confirm essay prompts, deadlines, and other application information. Photo by Kazuhiza Otsubo.