Is booth right for me?

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Hello,

I am currently a Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, and Japanese language (minor) undergraduate student who is in need of some guidance regarding MBA programs.I hope to pursue a career on the international level where I can be an executive, or representative, of a company who manages:
-Negotiations
-Collaborations
-Project development
-etc
…within the high tech engineering field.

I am doing everything possible to become a more well rounded, diverse, and “one of a kind” candidate.
I have done is tried to achieve a global perspective and understanding of international markets (mainly Asia). I have:
-Studied in USA, China, and Japan (#1,2, and 3 economies in the world)
-Studied in California, Hong Kong, and Tokyo (largest american economy, most stable Chinese economy, and largest metropolitan economy in Asia)
-I speak 4 Languages
-Pursuing multiple degree background to understand both aspects of the industry (engineering and management)
-Competed on international teams
-Current honors student within my university
-4 internships
-and much more

I am trying to determine which program would be right for me and when I should seriously pursue it.
One program that has heavily peaked my interest is
-Booth Business School in Chicago because of the international network, alumni base, and faculty experience that is offered.

I understand that I will have to gain professional experience, work off some/much of my undergraduate debt, etc; however, I know where I want to be in my career and where I will be able to be myself. I just turned 22; but, by the ages of 27-31, I want to seriously be pursuing my MBA.

Is there any advice you might be able to offer me?

Thank you.
(Sorry for the terrible grammar, wrote this on my phone)

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This site is more geared towards the undergraduate side of Uchicago, I’d recommend poetsandquants for MBA questions. However for your interests I personally think Stanford would be your best bet given your California experience and your tech goals. If you want to work in Asia the Stanford brand is stronger but Booth does have a campus in Hong Kong so I’d imagine we’re strong in that region. You seem pretty qualified for most US B-schools if you gather work experience as broad as your studying career.

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@Trickster2212 thank you so much for telling me about the site. I appreciate it. :slight_smile: