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International Programs
Round 2 IBEP Application Instructions
APPLICATION
All portions of the 2011-12 International Business Exchange Program (IBEP) application must be
completed by the deadline in order to qualify for full-term IBEP. Given the high demand for
participation in IBEP, incomplete or late applications will not be considered by the IBEP
Committee.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. CST, Friday, September 23, 2011
SELECTION PROCESS
A committee consisting of various Booth offices will consider the following factors when
determining a student’s participation in IBEP:
• Motivation and enthusiasm for study abroad
• Research in IBEP options and thorough knowledge of schools/programs
• Booth academic performance
• Creativity, relevance, and quality of essays
• Current and/or community activities
• Potential for the applicant to be a good ambassador of Chicago Booth
• Interview (by invite only, if deemed necessary)
Special Note to Declared IMBA Candidates
Since IBEP is a requirement for IMBA students, all declared IMBA students must have
completed at least one international business course by spring 2011
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS WHEN APPLYING
Please keep in mind the following when completing the IBEP application. Accepted
participants:
• Must have successfully completed three Chicago Booth courses prior to applying to IBEP
and must complete a minimum of ten courses prior to studying abroad.
• Forfeit the two Pass/Fail grading options offered during their program of study. Full-term
IBEP course work equates to three Booth electives with grades of Pass/Fail posting on
the Chicago Booth transcript. Additionally, it is strongly recommended that students
arrange a meeting with an academic advisor to discuss IBEP plans and remaining
academic requirements prior to departure to partner school.

• May apply to IBEP if on probation; however, academic performance is taken into
consideration and may result in a conditional admittance to IBEP.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Are unable to study at a partner school in their home country. IBEP is designed as a
cultural exchange and, therefore, our partner schools do not accept nationals as
exchange students.
• Are expected to attend the exchange program in its entirety and participate fully in all
domestic and partner school programming after the IBEP offer is accepted.
REQUIRED DEPOSIT
To confirm participation in IBEP, a $2000 deposit is required by October 14, 2011. Deposited
funds will be applied towards tuition for the quarter abroad.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Students wishing to withdraw from IBEP must do so, in writing, to International Programs.
Students should be advised that withdrawal from IBEP after deposit deadlines will forfeit the
$2000 deposited funds.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions regarding the application or IBEP policies to:
Jessica Oldford, Associate Director
International Programs
Harper Center, Alper Suite 122
Phone (773) 702-4323
Fax (773) 702-4155
E-mail: jessica.oldford@chicagobooth.edu
(Instructions for the IBEP application should be retained for your reference)

International Programs
Round 2 IBEP Application
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Mr. / Ms.______ Name: ___________________________________ Preferred name:___________________
Address: _________________________________________________ Phone (H): ______________________
__________________________________________________________ Phone (W): _____________________
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E-Mail: ___________________________@ChicagoBooth.edu ____ UCID: __________________________
PROGRAM OF RESIDENCE
Full-time MBA
Declared IMBA
Weekend MBA
Evening MBA
How many classes have you completed at Chicago Booth? __________________________
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
List all current/intended extra-curricular activities, both in and outside of school, which
demonstrate leadership, commitment, or interest in community or international topics. Please
include a brief description of your role and responsibilities.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
For Office Use Only – Date application Rcvd____________________

FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS
All IBEP partner schools offer some coursework in English, so knowledge of a foreign language
is not required for IBEP. However, we believe language skills (or interest in learning a
language) can play a significant role in a study abroad experience. Note that this will not affect
the outcome of the final decision.
Please list language, number of years studied, and proficiency level
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
TRAVEL / EXTENDED WORK or STUDY ABROAD
In order to gain a better understanding of your background, we are interested in any previous
significant experiences abroad. Note that this will not affect the outcome of the final decision.
Please list country, length of time, and purpose
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
Round 2 IBEP Applicants include students who wish to study abroad during winter or spring
quarter 2012 at the schools listed below.
Rank your top three, or more, school choices. It works to your advantage to list as many
partner schools that are of interest to you.
IBEP PARTNER SCHOOL PREFERENCES – WINTER QUARTER 2012
____________ Australia: Australian Graduate School of Management
____________ France: ESSEC
____________ Germany: Leipzig Graduate School of Management
____________ Hong Kong: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
____________ Italy: Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
____________ Japan: Keio Business School
____________ Mexico: Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM)

____________ Netherlands: Rotterdam School of Management
____________ South Africa: Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town
____________ South Africa: Wits Business School
____________ South Korea: Yonsei University
____________ Spain: Escuela Superior Administracion y Direccion de Empresas (ESADE)
____________ Spain: IE Business School (IE)
____________ Spain: IESE Business School (IESE)
____________ Sweden: Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)
____________ United Kingdom: London School of Economics (LSE)
IBEP PARTNER SCHOOL PREFERENCES – SPRING QUARTER 2012
____________ France: ESSEC
____________ France: Hautes Etudes Commerciale (HEC)
____________ Germany: Leipzig Graduate School of Management
____________ Hong Kong: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
____________ Israel: Tel Aviv University, Recanati Graduate School of Business
____________ Italy: Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
____________ Mexico: Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM)
____________ Netherlands: Rotterdam School of Management
____________ South Africa: Wits Business School
____________ South Korea: Yonsei University
____________ Sweden: Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)
Additional Partner Schools (please list schools and desired term):
_____________________________________________________________________
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ESSAY QUESTIONS
The essay questions are a significant and heavily weighted portion of the IBEP application.
Write a minimum of one page for each question below and attach your essays to this
application. Successful essays demonstrate solid reasons for studying abroad and thorough
knowledge of schools and programs of choice.
1. Based on your IBEP research, what led you to choose these top three partner schools
and how does each relate to you: academically, professionally, culturally/personally?
(You should answer the question for each school listed).
2. Travel/study abroad can present stressful, even isolating, situations. Given the
circumstances and the region, managing a difficult situation varies greatly. If you,
a) Previously Traveled/Studied Abroad, relate a difficult experience while abroad,
how you managed it, and what you learned from the experience; or
b) Are Going Abroad for the First Time, describe what issues you anticipate and
what your plans are for managing yourself while resolving the situation.
RESUME
Please attach a current copy of your resume to this application.