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June 13, 2025
What Extracurriculars are Graduate Programs Looking For?
What are graduate adcoms actually looking for when they review your resume? How are extracurricular activities considered in the review of your application?Read this to find the answers to these questions and more.
June 13, 2025
How to Decide Where to Apply for Graduate School
With so many advanced degree options, it can be difficult to narrow down your list of potential schools and choose the ones that are actually the best fit. Here are some tips to get you started.
June 13, 2025
How I Got Into Chicago Booth Scholars (Deferred MBA) – An Interview With Bruce Erickson
A recent admit to Chicago Booth's deferred MBA program talks about his application, including the challenges, what made his story stand out, how to navigate the interviews, approaching the essays, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more.
June 13, 2025
Chicago Booth MBA Essays: 5 Expert Tips
Tips and tricks to help you write the best essays possible for the Booth MBA Application, including expert advice from a former Booth adcom.
June 13, 2025
What to Know About the Chicago Booth Scholars Deferred MBA Program
An overview of the deferred enrollment MBA program at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business including who Booth is looking for, eligibility info, application details, and more.
June 13, 2025
How to Build a Lasting Connection in Your MBA Interview
MBA application interviews can be high-pressure and arduous. Here's how to build a lasting connection with your interviewer, from a Booth MBA and former Admissions Fellow.
June 13, 2025
How to Answer the “Why Booth?” Interview Question
Tim F., an expert coach and Chicago Booth alumnus, provides actionable tips on how to tailor your interview responses to showcase a genuine connection between your aspirations and Booth's offerings.
June 13, 2025
The Top 10 Deferred MBA Programs (2025)
Aiming for an MBA, even while you're still in college? Perfect, learn all about deferred admission MBA programs like HBS 2+2 and receive key insights into the application process.
June 13, 2025
My Path to Business School—Victor Charoonsophonsak
Victor C., an expert Leland coach and Stanford MBA admit, outlines how he went from the northernmost town of the United States to WSU to the top-ranked MBA program in the world.
June 13, 2025
How to Nail Your Kellogg MBA Application Essays
Tips and tricks that will help you craft the best application essays possible and get admitted into Kellogg.