In February 2026, the Chicago Booth MBA program will be hosting 8 events, comprising 2 virtual events and 6 in-person events. Collectively, these sessions are designed to give prospective students both flexible online access to Booth insights and multiple opportunities for in-person engagement with admissions staff, students, alumni, and faculty across key global cities.
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As F1GMAT’s Lead Consultant and Essay Specialist, I will help you structure the essay by:
1) Incorporating your Personal Brand
I will help you find unique life experiences that would differentiate you from the highly competitive Chicago Booth MBA application pool.
2) Including Storytelling elements
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The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings
Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors
It is easy to comment, but it is tough to structure the essay from the perspective of the applicant and turn the essay into a winning application essay.
3) Aligning with the Culture of the School
A big part of editing and guiding applicants is in educating them about the culture of the school
Some schools have very ‘specific’ traits that they are looking for in an applicant.
If you don’t highlight them and lean towards general leadership or cultural narratives, the essay won’t work.
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I will also iteratively edit the essays without losing your original voice.
Download: F1GMAT's Chicago Booth MBA Essay Guide
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In-Person Events
The in-person events emphasize networking and immersive exposure to Booth. A series of Chicago Booth MBA Mixers will be held on 10 February in Dallas, 11 February in Austin, 12 February in Houston, and 24 February in New York City, offering informal settings to connect with admissions representatives, current students, and alumni while learning about Booth’s Full-Time, Evening, Weekend, and Executive MBA programs. Booth will also participate in Top Business Schools Present in Boston on 25 February, an MBA fair at Harvard Business School featuring a panel discussion and networking reception with leading global schools. The month concludes with Booth Live: Embark on the Booth Experience on 27 February, an on-campus immersive event that allows prospective students to experience the Booth MBA firsthand through faculty interactions, student engagement, and exploration of both Full-Time and Part-Time MBA programs.
Download F1GMAT's Chicago Booth MBA Essay Guide
Question 1: How will a Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (Minimum 250 words, no maximum.)
Question 2: Chicago Booth appreciates the individual experiences and perspectives that all of our students bring to our community. This respect for different viewpoints creates an open-minded environment 
that supports curiosity, inspires us to think more broadly, and take risks. At Booth, community is about collaborative thinking and learning from one another to better ourselves, our ideas, and the world around us.
The photos below represent some of the values described above that we uphold at Chicago Booth. Select one and share how it resonates with one of your own values. (250-word minimum)
Virtual Events
The virtual events focus on student perspectives and program overviews. The Booth Exchange: Student Insights on 10 February is a student-led session where current Booth students share candid views on academics, student clubs, careers, life in Chicago, and the application process through breakout discussions. This is complemented by Zoom In On Booth on 18 February, a structured virtual information session that introduces the Chicago Booth Full-Time MBA and The Chicago Approach, followed by small-group conversations on academics, community, and admissions.
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10-Feb-26 | The Booth Exchange: Student Insights | Prospective students can join this student-led virtual session to gain a candid perspective on life at Chicago Booth. Hosted by current students, the event features brief introductions followed by breakout discussions on academics, student clubs, careers, life in Chicago, and the application process. | Virtual |
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10-Feb-26 | Chicago Booth MBA Mixer: Dallas | Prospective students can attend this in-person MBA mixer in Dallas to connect with Chicago Booth admissions staff, current students, and alumni. The event offers an opportunity to learn about Booth’s Full-Time, Evening, Weekend, and Executive MBA programs while gaining insight into the school’s curriculum, community, and student life in an informal setting. | In-Person |
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11-Feb-26 | Chicago Booth MBA Mixer: Austin | Prospective students can attend this in-person MBA mixer in Austin to connect with Chicago Booth admissions staff, current students, and alumni. The event offers an opportunity to learn about Booth’s Full-Time, Evening, Weekend, and Executive MBA programs while gaining insight into the school’s curriculum, community, and student life in an informal setting. | In-Person |
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12-Feb-26 | Chicago Booth MBA Mixer: Houston | Prospective students can attend this in-person MBA mixer in Houston to connect with Chicago Booth admissions staff, current students, and alumni. The event offers an opportunity to learn about Booth’s Full-Time, Evening, Weekend, and Executive MBA programs while gaining insight into the school’s curriculum, community, and student life in an informal setting. | In-Person |
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18-Feb-26 | Zoom In On Booth | Prospective students can join this virtual “Zoom In On Booth” session to learn more about the Chicago Booth Full-Time MBA Program. The event includes a program overview centered on The Chicago Approach, followed by small-group discussions covering academics, community, and the application process. | Virtual |
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24-Feb-26 | Chicago Booth MBA Mixer: New York City | Prospective students can attend this in-person MBA mixer in New York City to connect with Chicago Booth admissions staff, current students, and alumni. The event offers an opportunity to learn about Booth’s Full-Time, Evening, Weekend, and Executive MBA programs while gaining insight into the school’s curriculum, community, and student life in an informal setting. | In-Person |
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25-Feb-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Boston | Prospective students can attend this in-person MBA fair at Harvard Business School to engage with admissions representatives from leading global business schools. The event will feature a panel discussion on the MBA experience, followed by a networking reception offering opportunities to connect directly with schools and learn about their programs. | In-Person |
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27-Feb-26 | Booth Live: Embark on the Booth Experience | Prospective students can attend this on-campus Booth Live event to experience the Chicago Booth MBA firsthand. The immersive program offers opportunities to hear from faculty, connect with current students and staff, and explore the Full-Time and Part-Time MBA programs and community. | In-Person |
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