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January 10, 2016
sunman

Joined: Dec 28, 2011

Posts: 8

Kudos: 6

Self-reported Score:
750 Q48 V44

Challenged by the Best

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This review is for Booth (Chicago)

Program Full Time MBA

Class of 2015

Experience during the program

I came to Booth directly after an active duty military career, and at first, I honestly didn't know what to expect. I had done my research, but attending the institution itself is a completely different story than talking to alumni and reading articles online. The first thing that struck me about Booth was the quality of my classmates. These were some of the most intelligent and ambitious people I had ever met in my life. You are constantly challenged by those around you to bring your best, and there is a culture that encourages direct feedback. This may make you uncomfortable at first, especially if you come from a culture of more indirect communication, but you will soon find that acting on the direct feedback of your peers is one of the best ways to directly address your weaknesses and build upon your strengths.

About professors, classes and curriculum

Take New Venture Strategy with Jim Schrager. It's one of the best classes I took at Booth, and I'm looking to launch a startup now and he has been helpful with guidance even though I have graduated.

About job placement process

Recruiting wise, career services runs a really tight ship, and they fight for the students to get more rights with firms that recruit on campus. Personally, I know that for some of the top consulting firms, students who don't get close-listed are able to bid for interviews with those firms, and I know for a fact that my peers at some other schools do not have this process. The career services office wields power over firms on campus because of Booth's brand and reputation, and that works in the favor of the students.


Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (5.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Curriculum, Classes, Professors
Career opportunities provided by school
Brand/Ranking

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Finance
Marketing
Investment Banking

Can be improved:

Culture & Student Support


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