Insider Scoop: Insights from FAOs at MIT Sloan & Chicago Booth

When crafting our MBA applications, we all aim to impress admissions officers. We meticulously research what each school values and shape our narratives to align with those preferences. However, Jeremy Krell, MBA and former admissions officer at Chicago Booth, warns that this approach can often lead to common pitfalls 😰. Why is that?
What are some of the other pitfalls to watch out for? How can you avoid them? What makes an essay stand out? What sets a memorable applicant apart? And what factors can positively or negatively impact your application? Get the answers directly from our insiders: Debra Woog, MBA and former admissions officer at MIT Sloan, and Jeremy Krell. In this video, Debra and Jeremy pull back the curtain on the admissions process, sharing insights you won’t find on Google—from common mistakes to the qualities that truly make an applicant shine.