Chicago Booth cut its MBA essays to four 300-character prompts. Here is what Indian applicants have to rewrite before Round 1 closes on September 15, 2026.

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Chicago Booth's 300-Character Essays: What Indian MBA Applicants Must Rewrite

Chicago Booth cut its MBA essays to four 300-character prompts. Here is what Indian applicants have to rewrite before Round 1 closes on September 15, 2026.

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