Chicago Booth MBA Deadlines 2026-2027
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business has released the 2026-2027 Chicago MBA deadlines for applicants targeting the Class of 2028.
The Chicago MBA admissions committee is conducting its admissions process in three rounds this season. Applicants to Booth’s full-time MBA program should note that they must submit their materials prior to 11:59 PM CST on the date of each deadline.
| Round | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 15, 2026 | December 3, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 7, 2027 | March 25, 2027 |
| Round 3 | April 1, 2027 | May 20, 2027 |
| Chicago Booth Scholars | April 1, 2027 | June 24, 2027 |
What are the Prerequisites for Admission?
To be considered for admission to the Full-Time MBA Program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited US college or university or its equivalent in another country. Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English (PTE). This requirement can be waived if the applicant is a citizen or permanent resident of a country where English is an official language or has earned an undergraduate or post-graduate degree from an institution in which English is the language of instruction.
What Materials are Required? 
The online application must be submitted with a professional resume, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required after an offer of admission), GMAT or GRE scores, essay question responses, one letter of recommendation, preferably from a current supervisor, and the $250 application fee. Submitting a second letter of recommendation is optional.
When Does Chicago Booth Issue Interview Invitations?
Interviews are granted on an invitation-only basis. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted with instructions on how to schedule an interview. Based on user posts to our MBA Livewire tool from past admissions seasons, Round 1 invitations are received from the middle of October to early November, Round 2 falls between the very end of January through February, and Round 3 in mid-April with some reports as late as mid-June.
There is a single interview conducted by a current student, graduate, or admissions staff member. All interviews, regardless of who conducts them, receive equal weight in the evaluation process. An interview is required for admission. However, completing an interview does not guarantee admission.
MBA Applywire
I do not have a strong academic background, but I believe I have a strong professional background to offset. I have over 10 years of progressive finance experience starting as an analyst moving all the way into a Director level role with line of sight into a VP role within the next 2 years. My background consists of financial acumen and cross department engagement resulting in tangible business outcomes and deliverables. I have experience managing upwards, managing downwards with my direct reports, and managing sideways with various department directors and VPs.
- Engineer at a top Aerospace & Defense company (Blue Chip / Fortune 100 company)
- 3 years of FT experience, have had 1 promotion so far, expecting 1 more before matriculation in Fall 2028
- Will have 4.7 Yrs FT experience (+2 undergrad internships) at matriculation
- Applying R1 2027 for Fall 2028 Full Time Entry
- Mechanical Engineering BS with Aerospace Engineering Minor, GPA 3.53
- Undergraduate volunteering included leadership role for a Pediatric Cancer philanthropy that raised $XX,XXX / yr.
- Also had an undergrad internship with a Blue Chip / Fortune 100 automotive company
- Hold a Masters in Engineering Management from Washington University in St. Louis, GPA 3.94
- Masters Capstone was a consulting project sponsored by a boutique firm in NYC
- Currently in MIT Sloan's Pre-LGO Pipeline Program
- Currently prepping for GMAT Focus, I am a strong test taker and expect 95th Percentile+. First attempt will be in early Q1 2027.
- Post-MBA goal: MBB Consulting in the Aerospace & Defense or broader industrials sector. Also considering a pivot to A&D/Industrials Investment Banking. (Any/all advice on how either of these map better to my profile is appreciated!)
29, applying R1 2027 for Fall 2028 entry. GMAT Focus not yet taken; targeting ~670. 3.49 GPA, B.B.A. Finance (magna cum laude, full-tuition scholarship) from a state school.
~3 years at GS (margin lending ops to internal audit), now an Audit Manager in internal audit at TD covering Global Markets (fixed income, munis, prime services, counterparty credit risk). Lead audits as Auditor-in-Charge, manage small teams, support regulator exams. Use SQL/Alteryx in audit work. CIA in progress. Fluent in Spanish. Starting Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteering.
Goal: move from risk/controls into strategy or product roles at an established fintech (lending, brokerage, payments). Long term: run a fintech business line.
Schools: Wharton, Columbia, Yale SOM, Tuck, Stern, Fuqua, Ross/Johnson, Georgetown. Planning to use the Consortium for several. Also considering Stern part-time.
MBA LiveWire
It's not over until it's over. Super excited though!
Received the interview invite via email, very excited!