{"id":379,"date":"2023-10-30T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/?p=379"},"modified":"2023-10-29T14:53:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T14:53:42","slug":"chicago-booths-mba-class-of-2025-a-changing-admissions-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/2023\/10\/chicago-booths-mba-class-of-2025-a-changing-admissions-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Booth&#8217;s MBA Class of 2025: A Changing Admissions Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chicago Booth&#8217;s MBA Class of 2025 highlights a shifting trend in MBA admissions, focusing on holistic evaluations. For the second consecutive year, Booth admitted students with lower GPAs and GMAT scores, emphasizing diversity and experience over traditional metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong> Chicago Booth received 4,184 applications, a slight decrease from the previous year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Profile:<\/strong> The class consists of 637 students, with an average GMAT score of 728 and an average GPA of 3.60.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diversity:<\/strong> The class boasts a strong representation of women (42%) and U.S. minorities (49%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Reach:<\/strong> International students make up 36% of the class, representing 54 different countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong> The average work experience is 5 years, and the average age is 28.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago Booth continues its commitment to diversity, enrolling more U.S. minorities and under-represented minorities. The class also includes a record number of veterans, LGBTQ+ students, and first-generation college graduates. This reflects a broader shift in MBA admissions, emphasizing well-rounded candidates over traditional academic qualifications. Chicago Booth remains a top choice for MBA candidates, offering a diverse and dynamic environment for students.<br>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/poetsandquants.com\/2023\/09\/30\/chicago-booth-mba-class-profile-2\/?pq-category=business-school-news&amp;pq-category-2=mba-news\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago Booth&#8217;s MBA Class of 2025 highlights a shifting trend in MBA admissions, focusing on holistic evaluations. 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