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Chicago Booth Ph.D. Program Receives $100 Million

Chicago Booth Ph.D. Program Receives $100 Million

On Monday, May 1, Chicago Booth stated that businessman and philanthropist Ross Stevens, Ph.D. '96, had given the school's Ph.D. program $100 million to help push the boundaries of academic business research.  The program will be called the Stevens Doctoral Program to honor Stevens.

The 7 Deadly Sins of B-School Applications

The 7 Deadly Sins of B-School Applications

According to Dr. Don Martin, Dean of Admissions at the University of Chicago Booth, it became clear that some negative attributes were a sure way for MBA candidates to fail immediately. These are referred to as the "seven deadly sins," and they are described in this blog post. Falsifying facts, displaying rude or arrogant behavior, making excessive contact, not adhering to instructions, sending incorrect or incomplete information, asking questions you can answer yourself, or making excuses or leaving something unaddressed all fall under the seven deadly sins.

Chicago Booth MBA Essay Questions 2022-2023

Chicago Booth MBA Essay Questions 2022-2023

Many MBA students consider the University of Chicago Booth School of Business to be their best pick. Innovation, non-conformity, and intellectual inquiry are traditions at Chicago Booth. Chicago will be searching for leadership, team-building, and community involvement abilities in addition to strong academics. Look over our Booth MBA essay suggestions to improve your application.

3 Midwestern Business Schools to Consider

3 Midwestern Business Schools to Consider

These Midwest business schools are not only nationally acclaimed, but have also been recognized internationally for their excellent business programs and high graduation rates. Every business school has its own set of strengths, and we've outlined them all here.

Other Graduate Degrees (MF, MFE, MiM) To Consider

Other Graduate Degrees (MF, MFE, MiM) To Consider

Attaining a master’s degree in business enables you to build a professional network, identify career opportunities, and improve prospects for future promotions and raises. We at Amerasia Consulting cover all aspects of the graduate school admission process including MF, MFE, MiM and many other top graduate programs.

Interested in Applying for Early Admission MBA Programs?

Interested in Applying for Early Admission MBA Programs?

Early admission MBA programs are designed for undergraduate students, or graduate students with no full-time work experience. Students who are ready to get a head start and solidify the next stage in their career. It also appeals to recent graduates who want to build expertise before getting their MBA.

4 REASONS TO CONSIDER AN EXECUTIVE MBA (EMBA)

 4 REASONS TO CONSIDER AN EXECUTIVE MBA (EMBA)

Many business school applicants are hesitant to take time away from work and family to pursue a full-time MBA. Therefore, an Executive MBA is attractive for many professionals. An EMBA provides rigorous specialized training, and can be completed part-time (sometimes in as little as 18 months).

Waitlisted? Answers for Those Currently in MBA Purgatory 

Waitlisted? Answers for Those Currently in MBA Purgatory 

It’s that time of year again, where many MBA applicants find themselves stuck in the waitlist process. This can be a very slow and painful waiting period. Not only are you competing against everyone on the waitlist from R1, but you could also be competing against new MBA applicants applying in R2 and R3. What does waitlisted really mean?

Chicago Booth's Three Components You Need To Know

Chicago Booth's Three Components You Need To Know

What should we know about what Chicago Booth wants the world to see? How do they position themselves face to face with their competition? Let’s look directly at some of Booths latest marketing material and branding documentation. The new marketing manta is, “We are more than a business school. We are a business force.”

Thoughts on the new Booth essay question #2

Thoughts on the new Booth essay question #2

Read further for tips on how to approach the new Booth essay question #2. Be introspective. Share your passion and enthusiasm. Connect past experiences with future goals while exploring all facets of the school experience. Understand Booth's culture. Convey what you bring to Booth and its community. Capture your story.

How to Get Into Chicago Booth - Essay Analysis and Q&A Discussion

How to Get Into Chicago Booth - Essay Analysis and Q&A Discussion

Paul Lanzillotti presents his analysis of the Chicago Booth business school application, Booth Moments "picture essay", and strategies for getting into the MBA program. 

The Chicago Booth Waitlist Video Assignment

The Chicago Booth Waitlist Video Assignment

Let's get into this Chicago Booth waitlist video a bit.  It always causes people to feel tremendous stress when they see this option because they immediately think "how can I create an amazing video that will blow away the admissions committee?"

This is especially stressful when there are caveats like not having strong skills in areas like shooting film or editing or things of that nature.  So the first ting to do is stop, take a breath, and reframe the entire operation. 

Why I like the Economist MBA Rankings

Why I like the Economist MBA Rankings

The latest MBA rankings from The Economist are out and people are understandably freaking out about some of the odd placements that you can find in their list.  Poets and Quants has already done an impeccable job running all this down, so I am not going to try to repeat all the great work John Byrne already did.  But you should definitely check out the P&Q piece on it.  What I want to talk about is why I am happy P&Q ran that extensive post on those rankings (rather than dismissing them) and, indeed, why I am happy these Economist rankings even exist. 

A Decision Tree for Your Chicago Booth Presentation Essay

A Decision Tree for Your Chicago Booth Presentation Essay

It's very rare that we blog at the height of the deadline season, but something is coming up a lot that a quick post might help people with - and that is what to do with Booth Essay 3 when your presentation isn't coming together like you want. 

With the deadline bearing down, not everyone is able to make things happen exactly the way they want and the compulsion to use a "great essay" (from another school) rather than create a Powerpoint presentation is quite strong.  However, there are many experts on record - including us, in our Booth Strategy Memo that all clients receive - saying that you basically must use a presentation format.  So, what should you do?