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Essay Questions

The Chicago GSB Evening MBA and Weekend MBA programs office looks forward to learning more about you via your application. If you are a re-applicant, you will answer the same questions as a new applicant.

Essays for Evening MBA and Weekend MBA 


  1. Why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career? Describe your personal and professional goals and the role an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business plays in your plans to reach these goals. (1500 word maximum)
  2. Complete one of the following questions (500 word maximum).

    A. What has been your greatest challenge in life so far?

    B. It is your first day of business school and people are selecting study groups. How would you describe the value you will bring to a study group?

  3. What accomplishment, either professional or personal, are you most proud of? (500 word maximum)

(Optional) If there is any important information that is relevant for your candidacy that you were unable to address elsewhere in the application, please share that information here.

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Last Updated 4/30/08