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School guides · 2026-27

Chicago Booth

The essay prompts, word limits and deadlines for 2026-27, and what Chicago Booth says it looks for. Always check the official site before you submit.

What Chicago Booth looks for

  • Curriculum
  • Community
  • Career

Essays

Immediate career goal

300 characters

What is your immediate post-MBA career goal?

Long-term career goal

300 characters

What is your long-term post-MBA career goal?

Image

File upload

Upload an image and explain its significance to you. Upload the image here; write the explanation in the next item.

Image significance

300 characters

Upload an image and explain its significance to you.

Fun fact

300 characters

Share a fun fact or something unique about yourself.

Optional essay

300 words · optional

Is there any unclear information in your application that needs further explanation?

Reapplicant essay

300 words · optional

Upon reflection, how has your perspective regarding your future, Chicago Booth, and/or getting an MBA changed since the time of your last application?

Deadlines

R1September 15, 2026
R2January 7, 2027
R3April 1, 2027

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Sources

Last checked November 7, 2026. Storylode is not affiliated with University of Chicago Booth School of Business.