Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Admissions Blog

Looking Forward at Booth

Vanessa Prachack — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:28:00 -0500

With the Spring quarter in full swing, the Evening and Weekend MBA programs office want to share with you some virtual enlightenment and delights at Chicago Booth.

A Note from the Associate Dean of Student Recruitment and Admissions on COVID-19

EW Admissions — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:10:00 -0500

As the world changes around us in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s hard not to feel a collective sense of uncertainty for what the weeks ahead might have in store. The most basic priority for each of us in this current moment is to practice social distancing and do our best to ensure the health of our family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.

Female Entrepreneur Spotlight Chelsie Patterson: A Little Persistence Goes a Long Way

Libby Smoler — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:12:00 -0600

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Female entrepreneur Chelsie Patterson opens up about her journey to Booth and entrepreneurship.

Student Profile: Robert Niehaus

Libby Smoler — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:05:00 -0600

Weekend MBA student, Bobby Niehaus, shares how his Booth MBA contributed to his growth at Boeing and helps him deliver meaningful change for the teams he supports.

Family First: Booth Alumni Power Couple Phaedra and Kenyata Martin

Libby Smoler — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Pros at juggling, Weekend alumni Phaedra and Kenyata Martin give us a candid look into how they balance family, careers and life and how they're taking advantage of the Booth network.

Seeing Double: Booth Student Power Couple Faye and Kirke Suter

Libby Smoler — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Weekend MBA couple Faye and Kirke Suter reveal why they recommend you attend Booth with your spouse or partner, and share how they nurture their relationship despite the demands of work and school.

Alumni Profile: Patrick Cowan

Libby Smoler — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:39:00 -0600

Patrick Cowan, '11, is an alum of the Evening program and Chief Baking Officer and Senior Managing Director at Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank. He shares why he chose Booth, how his MBA impacted his career progression and offers advice to students.

Alumni Profile: Jaya Kandaswamy

Vanessa Prachack — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:49:00 -0600

Jaya Kandaswamy, '18, an alumna of the Evening MBA program and Senior Manager of Product Management at Capital One, recently participated in our student alumni series. Here, she shares her advice on maximizing your student experience and life after Booth.

Conquering Marketing Case Questions 3Cs (and 4Ps) at a Time

Fabiana Schell Sanzi — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:03:00 -0600

Evening MBA student, Fabiana Schell Sanzi, shares her experience as co-chair of the Marketing Club and gives us first look into conquering marketing case questions.

Entrepreneurship @ Booth

Vanessa Prachack — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:31:00 -0600

Evening MBA student, Ryan Bertee, shares his experience as an entrepreneur with a social mission to reduce e-waste.

Things You Might Not Know About the Booth Community

Micaela OHalloran — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:31:00 -0600

Are you interested in a Chicago Booth part-time Evening or Weekend MBA and want to learn more about the student community? I’d like to share a few things that you might not know about student life.

Alumni Profile: Michael Sawula

Vanessa Prachack — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:58:00 -0600

Evening MBA alumnus, Michael Sawula, '19, tells us how his Booth MBA helped him transition within Morningstar and prepare for challenges within the workforce and real-world.

5 Tips (and a few secrets) from the Director of Admissions

Kara Northcutt — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:58:00 -0600

Curious about whether to take the GRE or the GMAT? Wondering which quarter gives you a better chance of admission? Our Director of Admissions, Kara Northcutt, has answers to these questions and more.

Fall 2019 Booth Marketing Club Chicago Trek

Vanessa Prachack — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:43:00 -0600

Kautalya Mishra, a student who is a member of the Booth Marketing Club, shares his experience at his third Marketing Trek centered around the theme of Marketing in Technology.

Maximizing Your Student Experience

Libby Smoler — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:38:00 -0600

Eric Herbert, a student in the Evening MBA program, shares advice for prospective and current students on how to maximize your experience and time at Booth.

Entrepreneurial Profile: Lavie Laundry

Libby Smoler — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:33:00 -0600

How does Booth foster new entrepreneurial ideas? How do students find and join teams? The team at Lavie Laundry explains their business concept, how the team was formed, and how Booth has helped them take their business to the next level.

Booth Represents at the Roland Berger International Case Competition in Barcelona

Libby Smoler — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:01:00 -0600

Weekend MBA student and Consultant at Slalom, Pranav Sohoni, shares his experience representing Booth in Barcelona.

Veteran Voices: Stars Aligning at the University of Chicago

Libby Smoler — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0600

In honor of Veterans Day, we profile Jesse Smith, Evening MBA, Captain in the US Army and Assistant Professor of Military Science, ROTC at the University of Chicago.

Technology @ Booth

Libby Smoler — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0500

Interested in technology? Sarmad Qutub, a product manager and student in the Evening MBA program, shares his thoughts on course offerings, extracurriculars and advice for incoming students interested in tech.

My Journey from Mexico to the US and Booth

Libby Smoler — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:43:19 -0500

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Linda Trujano, a Weekend MBA student and co-chair of Coalition of Minorities in Business told us about her transition to the US from Mexico, and about her experience at Booth.

Booth’s Exciting New Course Offerings

EW Admissions — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0500

As part of his vision for the school, Dean Madhav Rajan infused more diverse topics and perspectives into the classroom. Faculty is offering new, bold, cutting-edge coursework this year. Topics span leadership, women in business and social enterprise and innovation. Read on for more information about our new curriculum.

Busy at Booth: John Moison Pursues a Joint Degree and Loads Up on Booth’s Extracurriculars

Libby Smoler — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:33:48 -0500

Pursuing a joint degree and involved in 15 clubs, Evening MBA student John Moison keeps himself very, very busy.

Clubs at Booth

Libby Smoler — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:37:07 -0500

Aeronautics, Crafting and Hiking: get a taste of a few of the many activities our Evening MBA and Weekend MBA student-led groups pursue.

Understanding the Value of the Optional Essay

Julia Peaslee — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:03:52 -0500

Learn more about the purpose of the optional essay and how it gives applicants a chance to expand and give perspective on any aspect of their background.

New Alumni Stay Involved at Booth

Libby Smoler — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:33:51 -0500

Evening MBA alumni Ashwin Avasarala and Wilson Sun connect with students and talk about their favorite Booth memories and the power of the Booth network.

Diversity at Booth

Libby Smoler — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:15:58 -0500

Booth values diversity: Learn about the diverse atmosphere we strive to create on campus, as well as a variety of student-run affinity and interest groups catering to different students.

You're a tree! Improv Teaches Students Effective Leadership & Communication Skills

Libby Smoler — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:31:39 -0500

“You’re an armadillo, you’re a tree”…Evening MBA student Christine Koval hones her leadership and communication skills in Improv class.

‘Banc’ing on the future: Alumni Stay Involved through Booth Alumni Nonprofit Consultants

Libby Smoler — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0500

For Booth alumni wanting to give back to the community or to relaunch their careers, Booth Alumni Nonprofit Consultants (BANC) has been the perfect opportunity.

Marketing@Booth: Student Advice and the Kilts Center for Marketing

Libby Smoler — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0500

Booth’s Evening and Weekend Student Advisory Council recently hosted an exciting student panel to help students learn more about opportunities they can pursue in marketing.

Career Services for Life: Resources for Advancers, Career Changers, Entrepreneurs and Explorers

Joe Guarascio — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:30:00 -0500

Are you an advancer, career changer, entrepreneur or explorer? Learn about the many ways students and alumni can work with career services over the course of a working life.

Relaunching a Career and Reconnecting with Booth’s Career Services

Libby Smoler — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Karin Melberg, Evening MBA ’11 finds that you can take advantage of Booth’s Career Services at any stage of your career.

ReLaunch Redefines One Boothie’s Definition of Success

Libby Smoler — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0500

“As women, we need to stop apologizing for having complicated lives that we try to balance.” Corinne Johnson, Evening MBA ’07, shares how ReLaunch redefined what she thought about success.

All in a Day’s Work: Launching a Business while a Student at Booth

Libby Smoler — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Meet two Evening MBA students and Chicago Business Fellows, Lin Barros, Founder of Crave Natural and Ze Li, her partner in the endeavor. They’re leveraging Booth’s resources and network to launch their company while pursuing Booth MBAs.

Having It All: Juggling an MBA while Traveling for Work

Libby Smoler — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Evening MBA student Charlie Fisher tells us how he juggles an MBA while traveling for work and offers advice to prospective students.

Representing Booth with PRIDE

Libby Smoler — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:57:52 -0500

We chat with David Falk, Evening MBA student and co-chair of Booth Pride and learn about his activism during LGBTQ Pride Month.

The Dad Perspective: How Josh Holm Juggles Career, MBA and Family

Libby Smoler — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0500

Josh Holm, a Weekend MBA student, chats with us about Booth and how he juggles school, career and family.

Reflections on My Time at Booth

Libby Smoler — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Evening MBA student Stephanie Sahota looks back at her time at Booth and shares her advice for prospective students.

A Look Back at My Time at Booth

Libby Smoler — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:28:49 -0500

Evening MBA student Raj Hirpara reflects on his time at Booth and shares how his experience impacted his career and goals.

Artist turned MBA: Alumna Meenakshi Dash Kick-starts her Dream of Publishing a Children’s Book

Libby Smoler — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:30:00 -0500

Evening alumna Meenakshi Dash shares how the Adventure Capital Challenge grant is helping her fund her passion project.

Life at LinkedIn: Technology Club Visits LinkedIn Chicago Office

Stephanie Sorensen — Wed, 29 May 2019 14:08:04 -0500

Stephanie Sorensen, an Evening MBA student, visits the LinkedIn Chicago office with the Booth Technology Club and also comes away with a greater appreciation of Chicago.

Energy at Booth

Libby Smoler — Thu, 23 May 2019 13:00:00 -0500

Weekend MBA student Eshang Saini tells us how students interested in Energy can make the most of their time at Booth.

A Journey Into Another Land

Ashray Reddy — Thu, 16 May 2019 13:11:30 -0500

Evening MBA student Ashray Reddy shares his unforgettable experience in Morocco on Booth's spring student trip.

Moms Conquer It All: Juggling Work, Family and an MBA

Libby Smoler — Mon, 13 May 2019 15:57:12 -0500

Meet two of our students- mothers who tell us how they pursue MBAs and juggle families and careers at the same time.

On Balancing an MBA & a New Job

Libby Smoler — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:50:33 -0500

Evening MBA student Ashley Cornwell balances an MBA and new job at the same time

Alumni Advice from Booth 20/20

Libby Smoler — Wed, 01 May 2019 13:44:48 -0500

Julie White, in the Evening MBA program, received great advice during Booth 20/20, a day of insightful and engaging conversations with our alumni.

Leadership@Booth: A Student Journey

Libby Smoler — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0500

“I’ve come to learn about all the ways that Booth offers opportunities to develop leadership skills.” Tim Turner shares how he’s leveraged leadership resources at Booth and we learn more about leadership development programming.

Leadership @ Booth: A Student Journey

Libby Smoler — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0500

We explore ongoing leadership engagement opportunities at Booth and hear from student Blakely Winstead about her leadership journey.

Giving Back and Getting Back

Gabriela Arismendi — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0500

Gabriela Arismendi, a Neubauer Civic Scholar, reflects on her experience with the Booth Social Impact consulting program as she embarks on her fifth consulting project.

Our Booth Success Story and On Board Learnings

Libby Smoler — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:54:24 -0500

VOCEL co-founder Kelly Lambrinatos and director of development Debra Michaels talk Booth and their top takeaways from On Board, Booth’s annual nonprofit board service conference.

MEET 4 EVENING/WEEKEND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE 1ST ALUMNI NEW VENTURE CHALLENGE- PART 2

Libby Smoler — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:30:00 -0500

Evening and Weekend MBA alumni are participating in UChicago’s first ever Alumni New Venture Challenge. Alumni share their stories and advice for budding entrepreneurs here.

My Key Takeaways from Booth’s 2019 Private Equity Conference

Dan Kirmse — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Dan Kirmse, a co-chair of the Evening/Weekend Private Equity Club, shares his key takeaways from Booth’s 2019 Private Equity Conference.

Funding your MBA: Scholarships & Financial Aid

Kara Northcutt — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0500

As you consider an MBA, we know funding the degree is top of mind. Learn about the combination of support available to students, including merit-based scholarships and financial aid.

Meet 4 Evening/Weekend Entrepreneurs in the 1st Alumni New Venture Challenge

Libby Smoler — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:00:40 -0500

Evening and Weekend MBA alumni are participating in UChicago’s first ever Alumni New Venture Challenge. Alumni share their stories and advice for budding entrepreneurs here.

Food Insecurity & the Power of the Booth Network

Libby Smoler — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:37:16 -0500

What connects social impact organization Meaningfull Meals, the Clinton Global Initiative and Russian Tea Time restaurant? Booth and its incredible alumni network, that’s what!

Recruiting Boothies at Start-up Networking Night

Julia Peaslee — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:30:20 -0600

Start-up Networking Night was a huge success- 59 start-ups came out seeking to hire new Booth talent. Plus other resources for students with entrepreneurial aspirations.

From Music to MBA: A Civic Scholar's Journey

Teddy Niedermaier — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:59:00 -0600

"So you're giving up music?" Not at all! As a professor of music and Neubauer Civic Scholar in the Weekend Program, Teddy Niedermaier looks for meaningful connections between the worlds of music and business.

Two Evening Weekend Alumni Honored with 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards

EW Admissions — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:52:00 -0600

Learn how Rattan Khosa went from $8 in his pocket to building a highly respected company in the construction space and how Griffin Myers created a new model of primary care practices across multiple markets.

MBA Application Tip: Work Experience and Resumes

Kara Northcutt — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 09:55:51 -0600

Your past and current work experience, along with your career goals, are important parts of your application. Here's how they play a big part in your application process.

Boothies Giving Back: The Small Business Growth Program

Kara Northcutt — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:32:00 -0600

Our Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students have many opportunities to give back to the community during their time at Booth. One of those ways is through the Polsky Center's Small Business Growth Program, and on this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we share experiences of the program from a Weekend MBA student and a Weekend MBA alumna.

Application Process FYIs and Tips: Transcripts and the Academic Record Section

Kara Northcutt — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:29:35 -0600

We know the application process can feel daunting. We seek to help by posting a series of blogs breaking down the specific sections of the online application and sharing tips and FYIs. This blog post covers the Academic Record section within the online application and transcripts.

Admissions Tips: Letters of Recommendation

Kara Northcutt — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:09:20 -0600

Letters of recommendation are an important part of your application, as it allows the Admissions Committee to learn about you from other people’s perspective. Here are some helpful tips and FYIs to help you select and prepare your recommenders.

5 Things I Learned from an Evening with Harry Davis and Linda Ginzel

Hannah Kohut — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 10:59:21 -0600

Two Chicago Booth professors talk candidly about their personal journeys in leadership development. Here are my top 5 takeaways from this introspective fireside chat.

Booth Expands Resources for Veterans

EW Admissions — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:44:27 -0600

Chicago Booth has a history of commitment to diversity and inclusion that values applicants from all walks of life and industry backgrounds, including those coming from military services around the globe.

Student Trips to London, Hong Kong, Munich

Eshang Saini — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:19:00 -0600

This fall, some of our Evening-Weekend students visited Booth's London and Hong Kong campuses (and Munich!) in September. One Evening MBA student shares his experience from the London trip. Plus, a recap of the Hong Kong trip.

"Meaningfull" Project Competes for Clinton Family Foundation Prize

EW Admissions — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:04:50 -0500

The story of one team’s “Meaningfull” project, which has been selected for the Clinton Global Initiative University’s Commitments Challenge. Update: They won!

A Look Back on Summer 2018

EW Admissions — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:32:00 -0500

Spinning, hiking, teching, and trekking – here’s how some of our student groups made the most out of the summer of 2018!

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Nurturing a Community of Civic Leaders

EW Admissions — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 11:00:00 -0500

“I took lessons from multiple Booth classes that helped me lead our board, funders, staff and community stakeholders through our change process. I can’t count the number of times I’ve started a sentence with: ‘In one of my classes we studied/learned…’ ”

Insight and Networking at the Booth Consulting Symposium

EW Admissions — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:59:01 -0500

At the Booth Consulting Symposium, Evening-Weekend students get to interface directly with industry leaders to learn, strengthen their professional network, and get a sense of where they want to be post-MBA.

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Booth SAC Partners with Chicago Ideas Youth Ambassador Program

Stephanie Ostroff — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:00:00 -0500

When Stephanie Ostroff became Philanthropy Chair of the Chicago Booth SAC, she wanted to develop initiatives that tapped into Boothies’ business savvy and leadership skills in order to benefit the greater good. It was only natural, then, that she would partner with Chicago Ideas to make it happen.

Some Wisdom from Wisr CEO, Kate Volzer, ’14

EW Admissions — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:24:50 -0500

Kate Volzer, ’14, started the networking platform Wisr in 2014 using entrepreneurial skills developed in the Evening Program. Four years later, these lessons still come in handy.

The Terminal: Balancing Work, Life, and the Road to Booth

Gaurav Chhibbar — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:04:00 -0500

Weekend MBA students are regularly in and out of airports. Sometimes, they meet curious co-passengers, perplexed at the sight of someone skimming through lecture notes. And sometimes, these travelers recognize a fellow Boothie in the terminal.

10 Tips to Help You Nail Your Admissions Interview

EW Admissions — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -0500

The admissions interview is a valuable opportunity to tell us more about who you are, why this is the right time to pursue an MBA, and why you are interested in Chicago Booth. Read our top 10 tips to help you prepare for yours.

The Mom Perspective: Juggling Work, Family, and an MBA

Stephanie Gunn — Wed, 30 May 2018 14:47:47 -0500

Weekend student Kelly Frank and Leslie Sweeney, '16, Evening MBA, know firsthand what it’s like to juggle family, career, and an MBA at the same time. What’s their secret? Balance.

Eight Things I Learned from the Kilts Marketing Day Forum

Marta Singer — Tue, 22 May 2018 15:46:12 -0500

The Kilts Center Marketing Day Forum is a unique opportunity for students to engage in small-group conversations with CEOs, CMOs, and other senior executives. What valuable insights were gained? Evening student Marta Singer shares her top eight.

TinkR Time for Chicago Booth Students

Rishi Mehrotra — Wed, 09 May 2018 13:09:11 -0500

Chicago Booth students get geared up at the TinkRworks workshop and learn how to empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.

Evening and Weekend Students Compete in SNVC

EW Admissions — Wed, 02 May 2018 11:00:00 -0500

Placing in the Social New Venture Challenge can be a major turning point for students working to get their startups off the ground, and again this year, Chicago Booth Evening and Weekend students are showing up to throw their hats in the ring.

Booth's Winter Marketing Trek: Sweet Treats & Zen Rooms

Noah Fireman — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:36:00 -0500

Candy, unicorns, graffiti, and spirits. Are we describing a magical dream or Chicago Booth's winter marketing trek? Evening student Noah Fireman, co-chair of the Evening/Weekend Marketing Club, sets the record straight.

Throwback Thursday: Gleacher Center

EW Admissions — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:02:40 -0500

If you’ve ever wondered what stood before the Gleacher Center campus was built, are interested in Chicago’s rich history, or just love vintage photographs, take a trip back in time with us!

Demystifying CBF Interview Day

Lindsay Badeaux — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:20:36 -0500

Are you curious about what makes Chicago Business Fellows’ application and admissions unique? In part II of the CBF blog series, Lindsay Badeaux digs into the process and guides you through what to expect when you apply.

Design Thinking in Five Steps

Spencer Reely — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0500

Design Thinking is having a moment right now. Students and professionals skilled in Design Thinking bring new insights to organizations and add value to innovation projects. But how does one learn the Design Thinking methodology? Spencer Reely explains.

A Perfect Fit for a Weekend MBA Alum

Catherine Frances Napier — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0500

Liz Kammel Tilatti’s idea for ZipFit Denim came during weekend carpools from Indianapolis to Chicago to attend Booth’s Weekend Program. Her fellow Booth travelers had a hard time finding jeans that fit them. With Liz’s retail and consulting background, she knew she could solve the problem, and at Chicago Booth, she found the tools and inspiration to make it a reality.

How to Become Wiser, Younger

Linda E Ginzel — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:03:43 -0600

Chicago Booth’s Professor Linda Ginzel believes that leadership is not always an inherent skill, but one that can be learned and cultivated over time. “I should know,” she explains, “I teach it!”

How to Keep Calm and Manage it all

Akshata Puri — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:44:47 -0600

For Akshata Puri, a student in the Weekend MBA Program, finding a balance in work, school, social life, pets, and sleep is key. Learn about the challenges and rewards of Weekend student life, and Akshata's tips to manage it all.

MillerCoors Case Competition: Evening MBA Student Recaps Team’s Win

Samantha Hess — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 13:36:14 -0600

Go Team Cheers! Evening MBA student Samantha Hess details the experience of competing in the Kilts Center’s Marketing Analytics Case Competition.

Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Students Trek to the West Coast

Caroline Cornelius — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:33:00 -0600

Student treks to nearby companies offer Booth students valuable connections to alumni and professionals working in these industries. Over winter break, Evening MBA student Caroline Cornelius took her student trek to the coast.

Booth Knows Abroad: Experiencing Business and Culture in China

Mike Carls — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:40:00 -0600

When Mike Carls enrolled in the Evening MBA Program, he assumed that opportunities to study abroad were behind him. Not so. Last summer, he joined MBA students from around the world at China's Peking University for an immersive program on Chinese business and culture.

5 Pieces of Advice for Women Entrepreneurs

EW Admissions — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 14:30:00 -0600

Women entrepreneurs: want to level the playing field when launching your start-up? Booth’s clinical professor of entrepreneurship, Waverly Deutsch, made it clear: thinking big is your only option.

Booth Student Group Leaders: Masters of Time

Alex DeCamp — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:12:36 -0600

Student group leaders in the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs are expert jugglers, managing school, careers, and their social lives while also taking on leadership positions. Wondering how and why they do it? Alex DeCamp, assistant director of student life, explains.

There’s Nothing Typical about a Weekend at the Gleacher Center

Kara Northcutt — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:52:40 -0600

An average weekend at the Gleacher Center is anything but. Get a sense of all the activities available to Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students on a typical weekend day.

Our Year in Review

EW Admissions — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:41:32 -0600

2017 was a great year for Chicago Booth’s Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students, as well as the greater Booth community. Read on for our 2017 highlights.

Abigail Sussman: Why consumers make bad financial decisions and how to help

EW Admissions — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 16:53:46 -0600

Chicago Booth associate professor of Marketing, Abigail Sussman, suggests employers and the federal government have a role in this, along with consumers.

Kilts Center: Julie Roehm, ’95, on the Power of Storytelling

EW Admissions — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 16:00:06 -0600

Julie Roehm received her MBA from Chicago Booth in 1995 and is currently the senior vice president and chief storyteller at SAP. In a video interview with the Kilts Center, Roehm offers insight into why she chose Chicago Booth, the ways that her MBA has supported her in her work, and how the Kilts Center enriches the marketing curriculum here.

Chicago Business Review: Jean-Pierre Dubé thinks you could shop smarter

EW Admissions — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 14:50:24 -0600

Brand name products vs private-label: every shopper's dilemma. Or is it? Chicago Booth professor of Marketing Jean-Pierre Dubé recently did a study on consumer behaviors and brand interactions. Check out his team's findings.

Neubauer Civic Scholars: Putting an MBA to Work in Public Service

Brad Wassink — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:51:50 -0600

When asked why he pursues an MBA, Brad Wassink, Neubauer Civic Scholar and assistant deputy secretary of state for the Wisconsin Department of Children, has three answers.

The LAUNCH Experience

EW Admissions — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:38:30 -0600

We recently welcomed incoming students to our downtown Chicago campus to take part in LAUNCH, an immersive three-day program that kicks off the Booth experience.

Hey, boss - You have a minute?

Erik Halloway — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:00:04 -0600

A strong letter of recommendation can provide the admissions committee with valuable insight into how you perform in a professional setting, work in teams, and think critically. Erik Halloway, assistant director of admissions, has some advice on how to approach the process.

An Evening with Barack Obama and Chance the Rapper

Nick Su — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:40:56 -0600

Two lucky Booth students received tickets to the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago last month, and one of them was from the Weekend MBA Program.

Three Things to Consider Before Traveling for a Weekend MBA

Glenn Sykes — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:52:21 -0600

Traveling to Chicago Booth every weekend for an MBA is no small feat. Straight from the associate dean of the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs, here are three things everyone needs to consider before making that decision.

Veteran Voices: Opening Doors for a Former Navy Lieutenant

EW Admissions — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:36:05 -0600

Military veterans bring a unique set of skills and experiences to business school. For one of our veteran alumni, it was the focus on his individual growth that drew him to the Weekend MBA Program.

Veteran Voices: Matching Military Experience with Business Knowledge

EW Admissions — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 14:44:32 -0600

What advice does a Navy Reserve Lieutenant Commander have for veterans and active duty service members considering an MBA? Two words -- "Do it!"

Veteran Voices: From Navy Lieutenant to Tech Sales

EW Admissions — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:37:58 -0600

Navigating business school can be challenging, and it helps to have a community to support you along the way. This is how one former US Navy veteran and Evening MBA Program alumnae made the connection from military service to the corporate tech world.

Veteran Voices: Former Special Forces Officer

EW Admissions — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:00:09 -0600

Transitioning from the military into the business world may seem daunting, and we expect you have unique questions and concerns as you consider enrolling in an MBA program. And who better to hear from than our Evening MBA and Weekend MBA alumni who made this transition.

My Professor Won a Nobel Prize

Catherine Frances Napier — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:56:58 -0500

Imagine this -- your professor wins a Nobel Prize one morning, and that very night, you're sitting in his classroom, now being taught by a Nobel laureate. One of our Evening MBA students was in Professor Thaler's class on the night of his big win, and is happy to tell of that experience.

New courses added to Chicago Booth curriculum

Kara Northcutt — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:39:06 -0500

The business world is always changing, and so are the interests of our students and faculty. With that said, we are excited to add new courses to the Chicago Booth curriculum!

An Engineer Takes the Chicago Booth Approach

EW Admissions — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:35:36 -0500

As an engineering manager, Harnam Atwal understands how things work. In Chicago Booth’s Evening MBA Program, Harnam is learning how businesses work, how to better predict outcomes, and how to use data to support his ideas.

Tips About GMAT and GRE from an Admissions Director

Marcus Wordlaw — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:34:17 -0500

Standardized tests seem to invoke some not-so-warm-and-fuzzy feelings. Let’s be honest -- when it comes to the GMAT and GRE, anxiety, pressure, and stress about finding time to study and take the exam are pretty common.

MBAs Aren't Only for CFOs

Molly ODonnell — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 13:25:58 -0500

No matter what sector you are in, well-run organizations are effective from top to bottom. Leaders in nonprofits need a diverse set of skills to successfully manage people, finances, and projects just like in the for-profit sector.

Three Flights a Week: Weekend MBA Makes it Happen

Catherine Frances Napier — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 13:54:26 -0500

Adam Meyer is a student in the Weekend MBA Program at Chicago Booth, and like most Weekenders, he flies to Chicago to attend class. However, it’s often his third (or more) flight – of the week. Adam explains his work-life-school balance to fellow Booth student Catherine Frances Napier, ’18, in this “In Real Life” story.

The Top Two Misconceptions About a Part-Time MBA at Booth

Kara Northcutt — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:42:00 -0500

I’ve had the honor and pleasure of working for Booth’s Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs for the past eight years, and I’ve encountered quite a few misconceptions about part-time MBA programs at Booth, specifically the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs. Let’s set the record straight by busting two of the most common myths.

Students Reflect on their First and Last Days at Booth

EW Admissions — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:35:00 -0500

This particular week in June is very busy, but in the best possible way. It is also a sentimental one that people will remember for the rest of their lives. However, it will be memorable for two different reasons.

Too Young for an MBA? Booth Disagrees.

Lindsay Badeaux — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:32:00 -0500

You’re young, eager, and intelligent, with a strong work ethic and drive for success. You’re everything a business school should want out of an MBA prospect– until you find out you are considered too young or inexperienced for most MBA programs. Quite frankly, we don’t think that is fair.

Combining Medicine, Business, and Sports

EW Admissions — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:18:00 -0500

Dr. Ari Levy, '10 brings a new focus to wellness.

From Medicine to an MBA: A University of Chicago Graham School Story

EW Admissions — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:37:00 -0600

Some Booth students experience a Chicago Booth course before applying through the Graham School's Graduate Student at Large Business Program (GSALB). By attending a class taught by Booth faculty, with Booth students, and in a Booth classroom, these students were able to confidently pursue their MBAs. This is Peter's story.

Immediate Impact: Putting your Booth MBA to Work

Kedaresh Deshpande — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:03:00 -0600

Product manager Kedaresh Deshpande '16 is designing better products and helping his company get rid of unprofitable inventory using tools he’s learning in Chicago Booth’s Evening MBA Program: “We expedited our product rationalization process to discontinue unprofitable products before the technology became obsolete, which helped improve our margins significantly.”

What to Expect Year One

Mike Sharifi — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:43:00 -0600

Getting your MBA part-time while continuing to work comes with many questions off the bat: How will this affect my work? What will I do if I'm overwhelmed with homework? How do I get involved with school activities outside the classroom? Will I still be able to play in my Thursday night basketball league?

Weekend Warriors: Booth's Weekend MBA Program Celebrates 30 Years

LeeAnn Shelton — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:28:00 -0600

Alumni and faculty across generations discuss the power of the Weekend MBA Program as it celebrates its 30th anniversary

Hear How Katerina Gains Confidence WIth A Trial MBA Course

EW Admissions — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 17:10:00 -0500

Katerina Steele was six years out of college and at a point in life when many people start wondering whether business school might be the right path for them.

The Booth Professor And India's Path to Growth

EW Admissions — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:44:00 -0500

Taking leave from his position as Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at Chicago Booth in 2013 to become Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Raghuran G. Rajan gained global recognition as “one of the best central bank governors worldwide.”

Q&A With Professor Randall Kroszner

Ryan Bormet — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:50:00 -0500

As a current Evening MBA student, one of the aspects that attracted me to Chicago Booth was the unparalleled faculty.

In Real Life ("IRL") With Cleo Miller

Catherine Frances Napier — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:53:00 -0500

As a prospective student, have you ever wondered how you can apply what you will learn at Booth in real life ("IRL")?

Making The Most Of Informational Events

Mike Sharifi — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:42:00 -0500

It may be intimidating to some, and exciting to others, but networking plays a large role for prospective students looking to discover MBA programs.

Radio Guy Is Thriving At Booth's Evening MBA Program

EW Admissions — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 14:11:00 -0500

When Michael Slykas shows up for class at 6 pm, he's already had a full day.

An Unexpected Path For Alumna Susan Axelrod, ’82

EW Admissions — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:49:00 -0500

Susan Axelrod, '82, didn't go looking for her career; it came knocking on her door, full force.

How Weekend Road Warriors Work The Commute

EW Admissions — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:17:00 -0500

Booth's Weekend MBA students are an organized bunch.

Students Compete In Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) Global Finals

EW Admissions — Tue, 24 May 2016 15:17:00 -0500

For the first time, two Chicago Booth teams completed at the Venture Capital Investment Competition Global Finals at UNC Chapel Hill this year.

From The Military To Booth

Breg Hughes — Tue, 17 May 2016 16:53:00 -0500

The shift from the military to a part-time MBA and a business career can be daunting-veterans benefit from support to smooth the transition.

Satya Nadella, ’97, Ceo At Microsoft On 'How He Works'

EW Admissions — Fri, 06 May 2016 10:49:00 -0500

Satya Nadella, ’97, CEO at Microsoft, recently sat down with Wall Street Journal to discuss topics from his morning routine, to best piece of career advice he's received.

Connect With A Student

EW Admissions — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:42:00 -0500

Current Chicago Booth students are a great resource to learn first-hand about the Booth experience.

Meenakshi Dash, ’08, On Her Time At Booth And Her Newest Collection

EW Admissions — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 07:52:00 -0500

With a BFA in painting from the Art Institute of Chicago and an MBA from Booth, Meenakshi Dash, '08, is as adept at making business decisions as she is at making neon street murals in New Jersey or necklaces of melted-down silver she procures from Indian pawn shops.

Joyce Frost, ’89, On Making A Difference In The Lives Of Others

EW Admissions — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:34:00 -0600

During her keynote address at the 2015 Booth Women Connect Conference, Joyce Frost, '89, partner at Riverside Risk Advisors, shared a piece of advice that has guided her like a beacon: "Follow your heart and see where your skillset can make a difference."

Data Dunk Booth Marketing Club Hears From Chicago Bulls Marketers

Jake Toplitt — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 11:49:00 -0600

As co-chair of the Booth Marketing Club leading Events, I'm always looking for new ways to help our members supplement the theory we learn in the Gleacher Center classrooms with real world marketer interactions.

Michael D. Armstrong, ’02, EVP & GM At Viacom Shares Hard-Won Lessons

EW Admissions — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:17:00 -0600

"It's OK to trust your gut, but only if you know it has enough experience and data to make sound decisions," Michael D. Armstrong '02, EVP & GM, International Brand Development at Viacom

Most Frequently Asked Evening MBA And Weekend MBA Admissions Questions

EW Admissions — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:03:00 -0600

Whether you're considering starting your application, or are prepping for your admissions interview, we know that there are many admissions questions that often come up.

Get To Know The Students At Chicago Booth's Evening MBA And Weekend MBA Programs

EW Admissions — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 14:32:00 -0600

Students at Booth come from a wide variety of backgrounds and contribute to a rich and active community.

Making The Most Of The New Year: Insights From Students

EW Admissions — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:51:00 -0600

It's a New Year. And with that comes a fresh start to setting goals and figuring out how to maximize the next 365 days.

Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 Honors Members Of The Booth Community

EW Admissions — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:14:00 -0600

Each year Crain's Chicago Business releases their list of 40 Under 40.

Competition For A Cause

EW Admissions — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:45:00 -0600

Each year Chicago Booth Evening and Weekend MBA students unite with their classmates and demonstrate school spirit at a physical and philanthropic competition with teams from Kellogg, Kellstadt, and Quinlan, called MBA Cup.

How Booth's Weekend MBA Program Helped Me Evolve My Career

Aron Branam — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:14:00 -0600

Whether every week you fly in from California, Houston, or NYC, drive in from Cincinnati, or take the train in from St. Louis to attend the Weekend MBA Program, at Chicago Booth you become part of a culture where intellectual curiosity is a common characteristic that leads to a shared passion for exploration and collaboration.

Pizza Bytes: CEO Shares How Data-Driven Marketing Revitalized Domino's

Shelly Porter — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 11:39:00 -0600

Over coffee on a Tuesday morning in October, I sat down with a dozen other Booth students and alumni to hear Patrick Doyle '88, CEO of Domino's, recount his experience using marketing to transform the company.

Looking To Advance Your Career? Alumnae Offer Advice.

EW Admissions — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:31:00 -0500

If you're looking to advance your career, a part-time MBA is a way to keep your career on track while learning new frameworks and skills.

Why An MBA?

Jackie DiMonte — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:47:00 -0500

Why get an MBA? Perhaps you're looking at how to effectively advance your career, gain new skillsets, develop leadership skills, or possibly switch careers and jump into an entirely new field. All of these are great reasons to look at MBA's.

Fun Run With Associate Dean Glenn Sykes

Joanne Meulendyke — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:54:00 -0500

Growing up running has instilled a lot of discipline in my life. I am one of those people that is up and out of bed at 5:00 in the morning to get my workout in.

Students Mix And Mingle With Alumni At Fusion Event

Nikki Schutz — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:56:00 -0500

Fusion is everything you want the Booth community to be: connections are made based on shared experiences, and these events are a great opportunity for several hundred alumni and students to mix and mingle at a new venue over great food and creative cocktails.

3 Years Or Less Of Work Experience? You, Too, Can Get Your MBA From Booth

EW Admissions — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:11:00 -0500

Are you early in your career and interested in getting your MBA but fear you don't have enough experience to do so?

Take Me Out To The Ballgame: Students Meet Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts, '93

Nikki Schutz — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:32:00 -0500

Booth students in the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs flocked to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds - with a very special guest.

Student Insight: A "Spirited" Debate

Jackie DiMonte — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:00:00 -0500

Booth offers some great first-hand experiences where in-the-classroom lessons and real-world situations align.

Top 5 Insider Tips On How Part-Time Booth Students Find Work/Life Balance

EW Admissions — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:52:00 -0500

If you're just starting to explore the possibility of an MBA, or you have already begun your application process, there are a lot of personal considerations that will go into committing to getting your MBA.

What Chicago Booth Taught Me About Leadership

EW Admissions — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:08:00 -0500

Booth gave me the poise and confidence to stand-out as a rock star in my career.

Students Attend 10th Annual CREDIT Conference

MaryLou Marinas — Sat, 09 May 2015 15:16:00 -0500

I had the opportunity to attend the 10th Annual CREDIT Conference on April 10, 2015 at The University Club of Chicago

Seal The Deal: How To Get Buy-In From Your Boss

EW Admissions — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:01:00 -0500

Whether you're considering an MBA, or you've already started the admissions process, getting buy-in from your boss can sometimes be a difficult conversation to have

"I'm Leaving Here With So Much More Than An Education And A Network."

EW Admissions — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:42:00 -0500

When I chose to attend Booth, I expected to receive a top-notch education, and build a robust professional network. This experience has been so much more than that ...

Booth Alumni Bring Valuable Insight To Private Equity Club

Nick Arellano — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0500

Last month members of the Part-Time Private Equity Club and 2 staff attended a trek to visit Merit Capital, a local Private Equity firm.

2015 Winter Formal

EW Admissions — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:59:00 -0500

Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students do find time to unwind during B-school!

Breaking Out Of Comfort Zones And Into The Community

Seema Nilakhe — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 03:00:00 -0600

This past Saturday I attended an event hosted by the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs Office titled Business and Politics in the Age of Obama.

Start Up Networking Night

MaryLou Marinas — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 01:30:00 -0600

Last month I attended the semi-annual Start-Up Networking Night (SNN) at the Gleacher Center hosted by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Chicago Booth Career Services.

7 Reasons Why You Should Go Part Time Although We Could Go On

EW Admissions — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:00:00 -0600

Know you'd like to get an MBA, but are you unsure of what format is best for you? You're not the only one.

Booth Marketing Club Visits Edelman Leo Burnett And RocketFuel

Patricia Li — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Last Friday the Booth Marketing Club led a trek to three Chicago companies: Edelman, Leo Burnett, and RocketFuel.

4th Annual Booth Women Connect Conference

EW Admissions — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:30:00 -0600

On Friday, October 10, close to 400 women congregated in Downtown Chicago at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center for the 4th Annual Booth Women Connect Conference (BWCC) - a spectacular day of learning, networking, discovery, and a celebration of the strong and supportive network of women within Booth, along with their stories and experiences.

Sunday Brunch Brings On Greater Meaning For Booth Social Impact Group

Jillian Larson — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Booth Social Impact hosted Sunday brunch at the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children's Hospital.

Top 10 Tips For Acing Your Chicago Booth Admissions Interview

EW Admissions — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Here are 10 tips to help you prepare for your admissions interview. (Blog story updated February 20, 2019)

Fun Run With Associate Dean George Andrews

Joanne Meulendyke — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:30:00 -0500

Throw working out in there and you start calculating a cost benefit analysis on the value to sleep. Booth Running Group provides students a fun environment to tackle a balance.

DBI Doing Business In Israel

George Kalant — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:00:00 -0500

A factor that enticed me to pursue the DBI program was that the program had a strong emphasis on both entrepreneurship and innovation. Israel is currently ranked 1st in the world for innovative capacity and 2nd in the world for entrepreneurship.

Graduation Festivities And Celebrations

EW Admissions — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:00:00 -0500

Spring 2014 graduation festivities kicked off this past weekend starting with the Dean's Awards Celebration and Dinner for Graduating Students. Dean's Awards Celebration is an event that everyone within the looks forward to.

Marketing At Booth Event

EW Admissions — Thu, 22 May 2014 10:00:00 -0500

Like many aspects of business, marketing is about seeing into the future. With so much information readily available, it's critical for leaders across industries to understand how to use data to best guide their organizations forward.

New Venture Challenge

Ravit Ansal — Wed, 21 May 2014 17:00:00 -0500

"Start-up" once a buzzword, has become mainstream in the business schools around the world.

Booth Provides Network And Friendships For Life

EW Admissions — Fri, 16 May 2014 16:00:00 -0500

After visiting a class during her admissions journey, Emily Engel ('09), who worked in Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at the time, knew she had found the right fit.

Government And Policy Trek To Washington DC

Rod Gonzalez — Thu, 08 May 2014 14:00:00 -0500

In early 2013, the co-chairs of G&P met to plan the group events for the next few quarters. We decided it would be great to offer a new experience to the G&P members in the form of a group trek.

Booth 455 Grand Opening

EW Admissions — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:00:00 -0500

Did you know that we recently we expanded our study and classroom space into the NBC Tower across the street from Gleacher Center?

Booth Helped Me Become More Confident Both In And Out Of The Workplace

EW Admissions — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0500

"It is very challenging to be spending a large chunk of your time outside work away from your normal activities, friends and family and it is very helpful to have other people to talk to that are sharing the same experience."

Students And Professors Connect Beyond The Classroom

EW Admissions — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:30:00 -0500

Chicago Booth has an unmatched faculty. From Nick Epley, whose book "Mindwise: How We Understand What Others Think, Believe, Feel and Want" just hit shelves, to Raghuram Rajan, who is currently on leave from Booth to act as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, it is not uncommon to find students crowding lecture halls to get a chance to learn from the best.

What To Write In Your Essays? It Is A Common Question We Receive

EW Admissions — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:00:00 -0500

Too many often have a very interesting essay, there is just not enough space in the essays to cover so much material and make us feel like we really got to know you in a deep and meaningful way.

What You Learn At Booth Prepares You For Life And Not Just Your Career

EW Admissions — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:00:00 -0600

My education at Booth taught me to think, evaluate and learn from every experience that my career has thrown at me.

Winter Formal Provides Opportunity For Students To Let Loose

EW Admissions — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:30:00 -0600

Earlier this month 450 Booth students and guests danced the night away at Booth's sixth annual student-organized Winter Formal. The Winter Formal is one of Student Advisory Council's (SAC) signature events that provides students with the opportunity to further mingle and let loose at a black-tie optional event.

Early Career Candidate? Consider Chicago Business Fellows!

EW Admissions — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:30:00 -0600

Are you interested in getting your MBA but fear you don't have enough experience to do so? Consider Chicago Business Fellows (CBF). A subset of Chicago Booth Evening MBA & Weekend MBA programs,

Our Top 10 (OK 11 But Who is Counting) Business Books Read In 2013

EW Admissions — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:00:00 -0600

At Booth we're often asked “What business books do you recommend? While there are an exorbitant amount to choose from, the Evening & Weekend MBA team has put together our Top 10 (with one more for good measure) list of the best business books we read in 2013.

Through Booth My Network Keeps Expanding

EW Admissions — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0600

"I just felt at home at Chicago Booth." Meenakshi Dash (evening '08), owner of Balderdash, (a young brand, focused on working directly with artisans and craftsmen, creating exquisite, one of a kind pieces, that play with the traditional concepts of textile and technique) has a fascinating story

Booth Alumna Megan McArdle, Jodi Kantor and Harvard Biz School

EW Admissions — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:00:00 -0600

Megan McArdle is a Chicago Booth alumna, & Bloomberg View columnist who writes on economics, business & public policy. Below is an excerpt of her response to Jodi Kantor's piece in the New York Times about Harvard Business School's attempt to promote gender equality.

Finding Your Best Fit

EW Admissions — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:30:00 -0600

While it's important to look at how an MBA program fits your style, also consider how you will fit within the program itself. What value will you bring to fellow classmates; what will your interaction be like with professors, organizations and what will you do post-graduation with your degree?

New Venture Challenge 2013

EW Admissions — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Think Booth is only focused on economics? Think again! Did you know that entrepreneurship is the second-largest concentration chosen by our students?

Chicago Booth Wins 3rd Consecutive MBA Cup

EW Admissions — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 02:30:00 -0500

From fundraising to athletics, the Booth Community pulled together to ensure a Booth win for the third year in a row!

Booth Net Impact Conference

EW Admissions — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 01:30:00 -0500

A growing interest for students is the focus on Social Enterprise...

Get Inside The Booth Classroom!

EW Admissions — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:30:00 -0500

Did you know that you can test out our Evening MBA & Weekend MBA Programs by attending one of our evening or weekend classes?

Booth Women Connect Conference 2013 Recap

EW Admissions — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 02:00:00 -0500

What happens when you gather 300 women? Inspiration, networking and movement!

Experience At Booth Enables Fast Promotion For Shoff

EW Admissions — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:00:00 -0500

A differentiating strength to the Chicago Approach to business education is integrating the concepts of accounting, and economics with other courses such as marketing and strategy.

My Amazing Mentor By Jasmine Kwong

Katie Coogan — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:30:00 -0500

The Chicago Booth faculty are a highly esteemed group of people from a wide range of disciplines. But, did you know they are also approachable?

Innovations In Marketing

EW Admissions — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:30:00 -0500

Our unique cross-disciplinary approach to marketing is driven by data and drawn from the fields of economics, sociology, statistics, and psychology to develop holistic, practical strategies that garner results!

Life And A Career Moves On

Gretchen Cooper — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:00:00 -0600

We have always said that Booth students come from all walks of life and/or all walks of space!

Scoring Your Dream Job

Kara Northcutt — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:30:00 -0600

His love of soccer carried over into his professional life and he developed a career in sports marketing. Peter held a variety of sports marketing positions for adidas America and adidas International.

Moving Up The Ranks With A Booth MBA

Gretchen Cooper — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:12:00 -0600

The Admissions Team is proud of Jamie and wishes him luck in his new role at BP and the new roles which will continue to come his way as he puts his Booth MBA to use!

Alumni Who Have Impacted What We Eat 2

George Andrews — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0600

This week I wanted to share the story of another of our Booth Evening MBA alumni, Patrick Doyle, CEO of Domino's Pizza. If you have seen any of Domino's new advertisements, you have seen Patrick He is the reticent co-star of these commercials, right along with the new and improved pizza he spearheaded.

Alumni Who Have Impacted What We Eat

EW Admissions — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Using what he learned at Booth, to make himself both the experiment and the scientist, he started with himself, losing over 40 lbs and lowering his cholesterol 40 points.

Yes You Can Study Abroad

Kara Northcutt — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:30:00 -0500

Yes, you can study abroad as part of your Evening MBA and Weekend MBA at Chicago Booth.Studying abroad as an Evening MBA and Weekend MBA student may not seem like a viable option.

The Art Of Business

Humberto Freda — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:22:00 -0500

Business school is typically understood to be a place where students learn the foundations of business. At Booth specifically, academic areas such as accounting, economics, statistics, and the behavioral sciences lay the groundwork for a student's understanding of the way effective and efficient businesses operate.

An Alumnus Looks At The Weekend Program

EW Admissions — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:25:00 -0500

It is always nice when you can get some feedback from an alumnus about the good, bad and ugly of the program.

"Swing"-Ing Into Entrepreneurship

Humberto Freda — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 08:15:00 -0500

What do a software architect, a former professional golfer, and a product manager have in common?

Thanks To Chicago Booth

EW Admissions — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:00:00 -0500

Tom Yang, current Evening MBA student, shares how his studies at Booth impacted his career sooner than he anticipated

A Unique Post Graduation Plan

Humberto Freda — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:12:00 -0500

There will even be a subset of graduates undertaking their own entrepreneurial ventures, having developed or launched an idea while at Booth. And at least one four students will be following a completely different path after graduation.

Tools For Success: A Booth Alum Story

Gretchen Cooper — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:30:00 -0500

Franklin and Marshall College - A Bachelor of Arts. Johns Hopkins University - A Masters in Biomedical Engineering. What do these two schools and degrees have to do with a Booth MBA?

From The Bar Exam To The Ballet Bar

Kara Northcutt — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:11:00 -0600

I was recently in Washington DC to host a Chicago Booth Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Reception. I always enjoy visiting DC and catching up with our current students, alumni and meeting future Booth students. The highlight of this trip was visiting Kate Arnold's (Evening MBA alumna) Bar Method studio and attending a class.

Application Tips

Gretchen Cooper — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:16:00 -0500

These Top 10 tips from the Chicago Booth Admissions Directors will help you in the application process.