In January 2026, Chicago Booth is hosting two MBA-related events, both of which are virtual, with no in-person events scheduled during the month. The January calendar focuses entirely on student-led engagement, giving prospective applicants direct access to current
Essay Editing - Consult with Atul Jose (Essay Specialist, F1GMAT)
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
For any questions about the service, email me, Atul Jose, at editor@f1gmat.com
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
I have developed a keen sense of storytelling from over a decade and a half of editing essays and writing essay examples for F1GMAT’s Essay Guides.
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.
I will guide you through the writing process.
I will also iteratively edit the essays without losing your original voice.
Download: F1GMAT's Chicago Booth MBA Essay Guide
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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 consist of The Booth Exchange: Student Insights, which will be held on 13 January and 26 January. These student-led sessions are designed to provide a candid perspective on life at Chicago Booth. Hosted by current MBA students, the events begin with brief introductions and then move into breakout discussions covering academics, student clubs, career paths, life in Chicago, and the MBA application process, allowing participants to engage in focused, small-group conversations.
In-Person Events
There are no in-person Booth MBA events scheduled in January, making this month fully dedicated to online, interactive student engagement opportunities.
| Date | Event | Description | Type of Event | Register |
13-Jan-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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26-Jan-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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