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 want to be on a COO track in the medical device industry. I want to focus my MBA on strategy within an operations framework, so I can be the best applicant for MBB consulting in the medical device industry.
Education/Testing
- T20 US University, 3.73 GPA, Economics - Graduated 2022
- Won some research/academic awards in undergrad - not sure if that matters
- GRE 332: 167Q/165V
Background & Experience
- 26M, based in South America, work across two roles in a family business
- Role 1: Small division within the family business making a leather goods (private label for a small client base). I led the entire public launch of our own brand, from the ground up, including hiring the full team and building out retail placement. Now have 3 of our own retail locations plus placement in larger third-party retailers, roughly $1.5M in sales over the last two years
- Role 2: Regional sales leadership for a distribution business, leading two teams (40+ people total). Led a strategy pivot that roughly quadrupled our regional sales target over three years to 250K$
ECs
- Regional chair of global professional organization
Pivot to Energy Strategy Consulting and potential achievable universities. GMAT Focus: 665. India-based Chemical Engineering gold medalist (rank#1) with 5+ years in India at renowned US-based EPC major, delivering process engineering on two flagship LNG EPC projects, earning 6+ internal recognitions and 2 merit based promotions. Took on a parallel 6-month international leadership role coordinating a USAID-funded social impact project in Zambia, managing a 16-person local team. Extracurricular national-level footballer, leadership of two Toastmasters clubs (one to President's Distinguished status), and an accredited Mental Health First Aider certification. Post MBA transition into Energy Strategy Consulting to build commercial and strategic capability before returning to scale a GCC-based family business, which currently supporting for past 9 months, into an energy transition solutions provider. Thank you!
Chemical Engineering Bachelors and Masters (3.44 and 3.88 respectively)
Currently mentoring entry level engineers as well.
Worried about transition from a more engineering field to consulting and how the masters impacts admission odds
Background:
24F, Indian
GPA - 7.5 from a Tier 1 Indian college
Participated in CBSE Swimming nationals, and won medals in relay
Took part in badminton clusters
Was part of the prefectorial body in which we welcomed delegates from all around the world
Took part in a NASA program wherein we visited the Johnson Space Centre in Houston
College:
Not good GPA but can defend it
Part of college badminton team and won many laureates
Got bronze in an inter-collegiate tournament as the women’s badminton team captain. And created history as this wasn’t achieved before by any woman’s badminton team
Was the sportswoman of the year for my college
Was part of the incubation center management team of the college. Was part of the strategic relations team (where we almost got Steve Wozniak to deliver a speech) and was the event management team lead
Work Experience:
3yrs Software eng/ quant experience in a top investment bank (front office and back office Eng roles)
Got a promotion
Lead a 2months intern project
What are my chances for the above colleges for a MBA and can I expect any scholarship?
Should I retake the test? Planning to apply in R1
MBA LiveWire
June 8 applied
June 26 interview invite
July 2 interview
July 8 acceptance via email about portal update
Applied 6/4
Interview Invite 6/24
Interview 6/30
Accepted 7/8
Don't give up!
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