Chicago Booth MBA deadlines 2026–2027
Every Booth round, decision date and requirement for the class entering in fall 2027, plus a plan to get your application in on time.
All Booth application rounds
| Round | Application due | Decision released | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 15, 2026 | December 3, 2026 | Closed |
| Round 2 | January 7, 2027 | March 25, 2027 | Next deadline |
| Round 3 | April 1, 2027 | May 20, 2027 | Later |
- These are the Full-Time MBA dates. Booth's Executive and part-time MBA programs run on separate schedules.
What you need to submit
Online application
Personal details, education, work history and activities, entered in the Booth application portal.
Resume
Your professional resume, uploaded with the application.
Essays
Booth publishes this year's prompts and word limits with the application. Start drafting early.
Recommendations
Submitted by your recommenders through the portal, so give them weeks, not days.
Test score
Usually a GMAT or GRE. Check Booth's test policy for alternatives and waivers. International applicants may also need an English test.
Fee or fee waiver
An application fee applies. Most schools offer fee waivers for some applicants.
A week-by-week plan for Round 2
- By November 19Ask your recommenders and tell them the January 7 deadline. Book a test date if you don't have a score yet.
- November 26 – December 17Draft and redraft your essays. Update your resume so it matches what you'll write in the application.
- By December 17Fill in the application form itself: personal details, education, jobs, activities. Leaving this to the last week is how people end up rushing.
- Around December 24Check in on your recommendations. Proofread everything with fresh eyes.
- By January 6Submit a day early. Portals slow down near the cutoff.
Fill the Booth form in minutes, not evenings
The essays deserve your time. Re-typing your address, schools, GPA, jobs and dates into yet another portal doesn't.
- Save your details once in one profile, or import them from your resume.
- One click fills the form on Booth and the other schools you're applying to.
- Your essays stay yours. Long answers are only filled if you turn that on.
Other MBA deadlines
Fill It Up is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chicago Booth. Dates are taken from the school's official admissions site as of October 21, 2026. Always confirm there before you submit.