Booth attracts thinkers. Questioners. Builders. Professionals who resist groupthink and pursue clarity, whether in data, in leadership, or in their own ambitions. But while the Booth MBA application gives candidates extraordinary flexibility in how they tell their story, that freedom comes with a challenge: applicants must bring a high level of self-direction, maturity, and narrative discipline to the process.
On Wednesday, July 17th at 10:00 AM ET, join Susan Berishaj, Founder of Sia Admissions, for a live strategy session that unpacks what Booth is really evaluating—and how serious applicants can approach the process with strategic precision.
This session is built for high-performing professionals who want to present themselves with clarity, substance, and a deep understanding of how Booth thinks about leadership, growth, and potential.
We’ll cover:
Booth’s Distinctive Culture—and Its Implications for Storytelling: Booth doesn’t prescribe a mold. The admissions committee looks for evidence of independent thinking, intellectual honesty, and a commitment to personal growth. We’ll explore how successful applicants present themselves without relying on clichés or performative tropes.
The Role of Self-Awareness in Booth’s Evaluation Criteria: The strongest Booth applications demonstrate not just what a candidate has done, but how they’ve thought through it. We’ll examine the markers of mature reflection that signal readiness for Booth’s rigorous, self-directed environment.
Framing Goals with Strategic Depth: Booth is known for analytical clarity. But the best candidates don’t just state what they want to do—they make a case for why, grounded in experience, insight, and context. We’ll look at what strong goal articulation requires at Booth and where many applicants fall short.
Essay Strategy: Focused, Authentic, and Unforced: The open-ended nature of Booth’s essay prompts gives candidates a chance to shape their narrative, but that also means there’s nowhere to hide. We’ll explore how to use the essay to convey depth of thought, differentiated insight, and alignment with Booth’s ethos.
Whether you’re targeting Booth in Round 1 or preparing for a later application, this session will help you approach the process with the level of discipline and direction Booth expects from its most competitive applicants.
If Booth is on your list and you’re serious about crafting an application that reflects clarity, conviction, and strategic depth, we invite you to book a consultation. Our advising is built for high performers who want to lead with intention.
Limited availability. Reserved for applicants exploring coaching support for Booth or peer programs like GSB, HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, or MIT Sloan.