How to Get Into the #1 MBA: Chicago Booth | GradTalk MBA Episode 15

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Welcome to GradTalk MBA episode 15 with ‪@chicagobooth‬ ! We are so excited to have Kara Northcutt, Senior Director of Partnership Outreach and Admissions, here to talk about admissions tips, things that Booth adcoms are looking out for, and what makes Booth unique. Don't miss out!
Learn more about Chicago Booth here: www.chicagobooth.edu/
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:40 - What differentiates Booth from other programs?
0:07:12 - How would you recommend students take advantage of flexibility?
0:09:40 - What’s something students can’t find on the website?
0:10:39 - How does Booth level the playing field for underresourced and underrepresented groups?
0:13:10 - How would you recommend a candidate approach the MBA process?
0:17:00 - What are some things that candidates over or undervalue?
0:18:49 - What’s your general advice for how candidates should utilize various resources?
0:21:00 - How can you choose the best recommender?
0:26:00 - What’s the interview process like?
0:29:00 - Should candidates address holes in their application during the interview?
0:30:45 - GMAT or GRE? How does Booth think about test scores?
0:33:48 - What’s the admissions process like?
0:36:20 - How are class decisions made?
0:37:10 - How are financial aid awards given?
0:40:05 - How much are you thinking about stakeholders as you evaluate candidates?
0:41:40 - Myth vs. Reality
0:49:33 - What’s student life like?
0:51:52 - Rapid Fire Round
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[@Mikebuddy2229]

Chicago Booth is definitely my top choice. I know the school, and I personally worked with several former students in the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship. Their ETA (Entrepreneurship Through Acquisitions) program is amazing. They are one of 3 Schools doing this program.

[@MagooshGMAT]

Thank you for sharing, best of luck!🤞

[@ZhaoJames]

Any chance y’all can do an episode on Wharton? It is my target school. Thanks!

[@MagooshGMAT]

Thanks for letting us know! We will see if we can get Wharton on. 🤔