To continue our \u2018Insider\u2019s Guide\u2019 series, this week we\u2019ll turn our attention to Kellogg. You may have heard of Kellogg\u2019s reputation as a marketing school. Yes, it has a very strong marketing department with renowned faculty members and a strong recruiting pipeline into marketing roles. However, most students at Kellogg actually aren\u2019t focused on marketing. The faculty and alumni support are strong across all disciplines and students\u2019 interests are very diverse.<\/p>\n
Read on for more insights about Kellogg that you won\u2019t readily find on the website.<\/p>\n
Kellogg is located 30 minutes north of downtown Chicago in Evanston. The school opened a newly constructed building in Spring 2017 that was designed to be \u2018excessively public\u2019 and foster additional collaboration. The \u2018Global Hub\u2019 hosts nearly all full time MBA classes (as well as a gym and marketplace).<\/p>\n
In addition to the traditional two-year MBA, Kellogg offers several specialized and joint degree programs:<\/p>\n
One notable difference in Kellogg\u2019s approach to admissions is that the school interviews nearly every applicant<\/a>. Interviews are conducted mainly by its vast alumni network around the world.<\/p>\n Kellogg\u2019s curriculum is one of the more flexible of its peer set. The 2Y MBA includes nine core courses, but students with suitable undergrad coursework can waive select core classes and\/or take an accelerated version of finance (\u2018Turbo Finance\u2019). Most students begin taking electives during winter quarter of their first year. Popular electives include:<\/p>\n There are three \u2018types\u2019 of classes at Kellogg in terms of teaching method: case-based classes, lecture-based classes, and experiential classes. In reality, there is some of each type of learning in pretty much all classes. There is also a team component in virtually every class. Group members\u2019 rating of each other often factors into the participation grade. The value of participation on a grade varies class to class from 0% – 50%. Many professors will cold call.<\/p>\n Kellogg does disclose grades upon employer request (i.e., banking and consulting) but does not rank students. \u00a0Approximately 90%-95% of students receive either an A or B in each class. Up to three classes (excluding core classes) can be taken \u2018pass\/no credit\u2019.<\/p>\n Kellogg students are friendly, positive, and humble. You often aren’t aware of classmates’ accomplishments until you’ve known them for a bit. Kellogg students are remarkably supportive of each other \u2013 you always feel\u00a0like they \u2018have your back\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kellogg\u2019s culture is very student driven in terms of running clubs and conferences, influencing course offerings, etc. It is also very social, with lots of intramural sports and club-related events as well as small group dinners to get to know classmates in a more intimate setting.<\/p>\n Kellogg places students in 60\u201370 person, extremely diverse sections that serve as an additional network throughout the two years. There is no class on Wednesday, and this is when many club events and group meetings occur.<\/p>\n The vast majority of students live in Evanston, mostly in off-campus apartments. As such, a lot of socializing occurs in Evanston first year, especially during the week. People explore the city on Saturdays and generally more second year. Public transportation to the city is available 24\/7 from campus.<\/p>\n Kellogg has the largest number of student clubs of any program, all 100% student-run. There are three types of clubs at Kellogg \u2013 Professional (ex. Consulting Club), Affinity (ex. Black Management Association), and Fun (ex. Wine Club).\u00a0<\/p>\n Kellogg has an open club policy, meaning that any student can attend any club\u2019s events. Being \u201cin\u201d a club essentially means signing up in the campus system and receiving their club email updates. It is common to be involved in 1-2 clubs in a leadership capacity. The time commitment for a leadership role varies, but ranges between 1-4 hours per week.<\/p>\n Popular events include:<\/p>\n Kellogg alumni are very engaged with the student body and the culture of paying it forward extends well beyond the two years on campus. Students often share that an email to a Kellogg alum has a 100% response rate.<\/p>\n We hope this article provided insight into aspects of the Kellogg experience you won\u2019t easily find on the school\u2019s website or in the forums. Having a nuanced understanding of what makes each program unique will not only help you decide where to apply (or attend), it will also help you put your best foot forward during the admissions process. Best of luck on your journey. If we can be of assistance, reach out to request an initial consultation<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The post Kellogg \u2013 An Insider\u2019s Guide<\/a> appeared first on Vantage Point MBA<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To continue our \u2018Insider\u2019s Guide\u2019 series, this week we\u2019ll turn our attention to Kellogg. You may have heard of Kellogg\u2019s reputation as a marketing school. 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Culture & Student Experience<\/h4>\n
Extracurriculars<\/h4>\n
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Closing Thoughts<\/h4>\n