Applying to Selective Business Programs
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Trott Business Program and Financial Markets Program
The Trott Business Program and Financial Markets Program applications are available to all 1st year students.
Spring Quarter Start Date: Students admitted will participate in the Program curriculum beginning in the spring of their first year and continue into next year.
Class of 2029 Application Timelines
- December 1: Application Opens
- January 23: Application Deadline
- February 20: Decisions Released
- March 23: Spring Quarter Core Programming Begins
Applications are open now! Students can apply on UChicago Handshake using the links below:
Eligibility for Trott and Financial Markets
There is no academic major requirement; however, you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply. Transfer students and students returning from a leave of absence may also be eligible to apply. For more information, please see the section on transfer students and leave of absence below.
Which One is Right for Me: the Trott Business Program or the Financial Markets Program?
The Trott Business Program focuses on business in general and will allow students to explore a range of opportunities including (but not limited to) consulting, investment banking, investment management, private equity, sales & trading, corporate and e-commerce, marketing, and advertising. The Financial Markets Program seeks to provide students interested in mathematical modeling, programming, and other quantitative topics with the tools and experience necessary to pursue a career in trading, financial modeling, or quantitative analysis.
Can I Apply to Both Programs?
Yes, students may submit applications to both the Trott Business Program and the Financial Markets Program. If admitted, you will be offered a spot in only one of the programs.
Applying
The following materials will be required for a complete application to the Trott Business Program or the Financial Markets Program:
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One-page resume
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Application Questionnaire
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Unofficial UChicago Transcript (A 3.0 GPA or higher is required to apply)
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Written essay responses
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Recorded video interview responses
Transfer Students or Leave of Absence
If you completed your first year of college at a different institution or are returning from a leave of absence and will be a rising second year in the upcoming academic year, the application process and requirements are the same as those listed above. If you have any questions, you may email Nancy Schaller at nschaller@uchicago.edu.
FAQ Applying to Selective Business Program
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If I don’t apply to the Trott Business Program or Financial Markets Program in my first year is there an opportunity to apply to join the program in my second, third, or fourth year?
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Can I join the Trott Business Program or Financial Markets Program and still study abroad?
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What if I don’t maintain the GPA required by the Trott Business Program or Financial Markets Program?
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If I am a Trott Business Program student, can I also use other Career Advancement resources like the Jeff Metcalf Internship Program?
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Can I take more than the minimum required courses at Chicago Booth?
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Is there a required major you have to declare?
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What if my questions aren’t answered on this page?
"The Trott Business Program was extremely helpful in teaching me more about the careers and opportunities in business I found myself interested in early in my college career."