B-Schooled Podcast Episode #306: Chicago Booth’s New MBA Application

For more than a decade, Chicago Booth’s application followed a familiar pattern: two long-form essays, one professional and one personal. This season, the school scrapped them. Applicants to the Class of 2029 now answer … →

Stanford GSB Interview Guide: What To Expect And How To Succeed

The Stanford GSB interview is a structured behavioral conversation with a trained alum or admissions staff member that digs into what you’ve done in the past few years and how you did it. Strong … →

Why It’s Good to Be a Non-Traditional MBA Applicant

A non-traditional MBA applicant is anyone applying from outside the usual feeder paths of consulting, finance, and tech. That includes candidates from the arts, military, education, nonprofits, healthcare, and engineering. Admissions committees welcome these … →

Kelley School of Business Essays, Tips for 2026-2027

For the 2026-2027 admissions season, the Kelley MBA essays include a required 500-word career-goals essay, a 300-word personal essay chosen from four prompts, a 25-word fun fact, and an optional essay. These Kelley MBA … →