alexpiers wrote:
Folks, I read somewhere that Kellogg invite to the interview EVERY applicant. Is it true? In most cases if you are invited to the interview you have higher probability rates to be admitted. So what is the point to invite every applicant?
There are a couple of things to be noted here:
1. Kellogg interviews every ACCEPTED student, not necessarily applicant (Unless they've changed their interview policy from last year, in which case, my bad).
2. If you manage to schedule an on-campus interview - they will definitely interview you (Irrespective of how good/bad your application is. I'm sure I read somewhere that if possible, they try to interview you before they read your application).
3. If you schedule an off-campus interview - there is no guarantee you will be interviewed. In historically over-represented regions (eg: India), Kellogg simply cannot interview every applicant (logistic nightmare). In such cases, interviews are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis till slots are exhausted. For those who cannot be accommodated, Kellogg will waive the interview/keep applicants waiting. Some may specifically be invited to interview (I'm guessing this because Kellogg reads their app and is impressed), and from that set, some will be accepted.
To conclude - All accepted students will be interviewed, but every applicant need not necessarily be interviewed.
Cheers,
MBAWanderlust