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Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants!

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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 11:07
Will retaking the GMAT help? I only have a 730, and a crappy 3.0 UG GPA (though my masters GPA is a 3.5). I'm wondering if I should spend a month studying, and take it before mid-Feb.
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 11:28
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Will retaking the GMAT help? I only have a 730, and a crappy 3.0 UG GPA (though my masters GPA is a 3.5). I'm wondering if I should spend a month studying, and take it before mid-Feb.


I think that stat about the average GMAT for people who are admitted being lower than people who are dinged is very telling in that regard. I personally think you're fine--I got in with a 740 and a 3.0 UG GPA, and I didn't have a graduate GPA to compensate for that. I think taking the GMAT again would show commitment more than ability, if you know what I mean...
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 11:31
So interestingly enough, the conversation with my interviewer is continuing past the .. interview .. and electronically... It's actually great as he's pointing me to a bunch of clubs and activities that aren't highlighted well in on the Kellogg website or viewbook. Certainly great fodder for my essays, but more importantly it's also making me want to go to Kellogg more and more...

At the very least they've selected some great salespeople as interviewers.
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 11:31
ANTMBA wrote:
Will retaking the GMAT help? I only have a 730, and a crappy 3.0 UG GPA (though my masters GPA is a 3.5). I'm wondering if I should spend a month studying, and take it before mid-Feb.


I think it would look better to the AdCom if you spent that time volunteering/focusing on professional development. It seems that AdCom is looking for signs of applicants' good judgment and common sense, and I don't believe either trait is demonstrated by spending time and money on retaking the GMAT when you already have a great score!
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 11:37
dinged...oh well. best of luck to all.
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 16 Dec 2010, 12:44
Not sure how I can spend my time on professional development - my office isn't the sort that allows me to take charge of things I believe in or care for. I didn't get either rec from my current workplace, actually. I'm at the top of my peer group, but leaving for bschool is viewed somewhat negatively here.

As for EC/volunteer work, I've killed it with ECs on my app - I'm in four very significant leadership roles with well-known or international organizations. My EC commitments cross 20-25 hours a week, on average, and I do things on the scale of raising $100K every year and/or feeding entire villages in Africa. They all tie in directly with my career goals. So not sure what more I could do with ECs here.

Not being defensive, guys. Just looking for what I can do to make myself look better. Kellogg's my dream school, and it hurts a bit right now. :(

Originally posted by ANTMBA on 16 Dec 2010, 11:39.
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 11:59
Roll Call Updated
189 Applicants
59 Admits (+1)
52 Dings (+1)
26 W/L (+10)

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AvIY3hh7tYG1dHhxbTBQUFMwdElMZGJiUkdzaWhkckE&hl=en&authkey=CL6k9LIF
Click to edit/add. Be sure to add to both the R1 Applicant list and your respective page (admit/ding/WL)
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 12:01
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Not sure how I can spend my time on professional development - my office isn't the sort that allows me to take charge of things I believe in or care for. I didn't get either rec from my current workplace, actually. I'm at the top of my peer group, but leaving for bschool is viewed somewhat negatively here.

As for EC/volunteer work, I've killed it with ECs on my app - I'm in four very significant leadership roles with well-known or international organizations. My EC commitments cross 20-25 hours a week, on average, and I do things on the scale of raising 100K every year and/or feeding entire villages in Africa. They all tie in directly with what my career goals are. So not sure what more I could do with ECs here.

Not being defensive, guys. Just looking for what I can do to make myself look better. Kellogg's my dream school, and it hurts a bit right now. :(


Maybe consider getting an admissions consultant? (if you don't have one already). They can help you craft a letter reaffirming your interest in Kellogg and highlighting everything you can bring to the table. That's what I would do...
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 12:36
ANTMBA wrote:
Not sure how I can spend my time on professional development - my office isn't the sort that allows me to take charge of things I believe in or care for. I didn't get either rec from my current workplace, actually. I'm at the top of my peer group, but leaving for bschool is viewed somewhat negatively here.

As for EC/volunteer work, I've killed it with ECs on my app - I'm in four very significant leadership roles with well-known or international organizations. My EC commitments cross 20-25 hours a week, on average, and I do things on the scale of raising 100K every year and/or feeding entire villages in Africa. They all tie in directly with what my career goals are. So not sure what more I could do with ECs here.

Not being defensive, guys. Just looking for what I can do to make myself look better. Kellogg's my dream school, and it hurts a bit right now. :(


Right there with you Tyra, dream school and all that.
Close to 30% unemployment in my industry, it's unlikely I'll get promoted. Not sure what to do either.
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 12:39
ANTMBA wrote:
Not sure how I can spend my time on professional development - my office isn't the sort that allows me to take charge of things I believe in or care for. I didn't get either rec from my current workplace, actually. I'm at the top of my peer group, but leaving for bschool is viewed somewhat negatively here.

As for EC/volunteer work, I've killed it with ECs on my app - I'm in four very significant leadership roles with well-known or international organizations. My EC commitments cross 20-25 hours a week, on average, and I do things on the scale of raising 100K every year and/or feeding entire villages in Africa. They all tie in directly with what my career goals are. So not sure what more I could do with ECs here.

Not being defensive, guys. Just looking for what I can do to make myself look better. Kellogg's my dream school, and it hurts a bit right now. :(


Too many factors, ranging from personality to goals. Sometimes a school may think you don't fit their "profile". It's hard to say. I guess that's where a ding/waitlist analysis from a consultant would help.
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 12:57
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Got in to the MMM program. Is anybody else in the same boat?
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 10 Jan 2011, 07:37
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Originally posted by kate47 on 16 Dec 2010, 13:09.
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 13:11
Should we immediately send out an email expressing interest in staying on the waitlist or should we wait until the new year?
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 13:22
waitlisted....excited I didn't get a ding, but the wait is definitely agonzing

Is there anyone who has advice? :)
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 14:10
Waitlisted - got the email this morning. Not sure what I'm going to do. I was accepted to Booth but I am waiting to hear from a few more schools...
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 14:18
Waitlisted at Kellogg, number one choice. Dinged at Booth. R2 for Ross and Darden underway. WL = LAME
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 14:28
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YES! Just got the call from Deena. I'm in!
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 14:41
Wow! Looks like calls are still going out.
Congrats, zorro!
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 14:42
zorro wrote:
YES! Just got the call from Deena. I'm in!


Congrats Zorro, you've been so patient.
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Fall 2011 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2010, 14:45
Congrats Zorro.....
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