My application was done online so I have no idea what recommendation part looks like. But attached is a copy of Recommendation Letter form for Kellogg PT MBA Program. Not sure if this is exactly what it looks like for FT program or not. Riverripper or another Kellogg student can probably confirm.


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This is pretty good and blunt, RE: Essay #3

Hi GoBruins,

Thanks for the interview info from last year. Had mine a couple of days ago.

Met an alumni who is currently in a Big 3 consulting firm . A recent Kellogg graduate.

The interview went well i think considering it was nearly 1 1/2 hr long. I believe Kellogg does give the Alumni, some specific questions which have to be asked.( actually a big list)

A list of some of the questions: ( not in any particular order)
1) Tell me about you leadership experiences
2) What do u like about ur current job and what u dont like.
3) How did ur peers react to ur promotion
4) Since ur successful in ur company, why do u need a MBA
5) Why Kellogg? ( i should have rambled on, but my mind got blocked midway. I just was able to get 3-4 imp reasons before i had cramps in my brain. )
6) Any difficult team situations u faced and how did u resolve them
7) Any example of a situation when u initiated something constructive at the workplace
8) How will u contribute to Kellogg. Any particular clubs you want to join
9) Post MBA goals, any particular industry and whether u want to return back to Singapore
10) Do u like traveling and anything u dont like about it
11) What would ur managers say about you as a person and an employee. ( I should have said more, but didn't feel like bragging . So if anyone else you gets this chance, do take the opportunity. ).
12) Tell me about ur leadership style. How did it change throughout ur career. Any particular leadership style u want to aspire for? ( really liked this question, since i did have a some experiences to relate to how and why my style varied through my career)

etc

then i asked the alumni some questions about the Kellogg culture and about Consulting career in particular.

I did meet the alumni earlier at the Kellogg Singapore event so it wasn't so awkward and the interview was more relaxed. A lot of emphasis was on leadership at the workplace or outside if any. funny we didn't dwell so long into the Extra curricular, since we spent more time on my leadership roles at the workplace.


Now i just need to give some finishing touches to my essays and upload them.

Best of luck to us all.
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Nothing wrong with the school or program - just not the right fit for me location-wise. I found the campus more rural than I would like, and talking to some students it seemed like most of the student body lives near campus and spends most time of their time in Evanston. I am not too keen on the "college town" experience; experiencing Chicago itself was a huge part of why I was interested in the first place.

I visited Booth on the same trip and much preferred it there, where a larger portion of the student body lives and spends time in Chicago proper. (Also, I prefer Chicago's flexible curriculum.)

In terms of academics, activities, programs, etc., Kellogg seems excellent. It just wasn't worth working on the app for me, given how competitive Kellogg is and what I've mentioned above. I am spending my energy on the Booth and NYU applications instead.

Hi,

I believe that the same page which you sumit your activites in college has an additonal section for you to submit your activites post-university. Just scroll down and you will see it.
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All the best guys! Hope the good news starts pouring in soon for everyone!

You guys are all fantastic. If nothing else, this forum is a perfect remedy for the rejection that many applicants get. I'll get over this. It was my top choice but now I'm just going to focus my energy on schools that I actually got a better vibe from but just was taking geography into consideration and making Kellogg my number 1. It's a fantastic school but there are other fantastic schools out there. Now is just time to really invest in my Duke and Michigan apps and really, really, really focus on nailing my Darden interview in a few weeks.

Honestly, I really do appreciate everyone's support. I imagine going through this process alone is extremely difficult and you guys all mitigate that and it really is remarkable. To all those still waiting on Kellogg, truly best of luck. Keep on representing this forum well and go and do great things in Evanston and well beyond. Having said that, I'll still be around and answer any and all questions (though, admittedly probably not on this thread AS much )

A good update from the Kellogg Adcom Blog:
http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/Hom ... sions.aspx

Hahahahaha! You guys have to use this link to check status: http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/pro ... tatus.aspx

For whatever reason Kellogg updates this instead of the application page.

So I was snooping around a little and found this in the 2/1 chat transcript with Beth Flye at Kellogg admissions:

Q: Can you compare and contrast the number of applications you've received this year vs. last?

BethFlyeKellogg: Our applications are slightly up compared with this time last year. There are no dramatic differences between the rounds thus far and the quality continues to be strong.

...

Q: How competitive has the applicant pool been this year both in terms of quality and raw numbers?

BethFlyeKellogg: I am pleased to report that the quality of the applicant pool continues to be outstanding, and it is on par with the pools from recent years. As for the volume, we are slightly up compared with this time last year.

So unless something big happened after 2/1, it seems that this should not have been caused by a huge uptick in number of applications. Anyway, I'm probably reading too much into it as it is, but it's very hard not to think about it with decision release so, so close.
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