Admitted to Kellogg Class of 2011 Thread

Just wanted to post as a full member of this thread

I don't plan on participating - I'm sticking with my Mac till they pry it from my hands (I'll virtualize Windows) - but given this statement, I'd definitely go with the Kellogg model. By all accounts it's the only way you get service, loaners, etc. Seems to make sense for you.

Anyhow, I didn't get the information, but I'm certain the price is a decent one for what you get.

Here's the details in case anyone didn't see the email:

Lenovo ThinkPad T400
Price: $1261.00

§ Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz Processor
§ 14.1” WXGA+ LED Backlit Display (1440x900)
§ 3GB of DDR3 RAM
§ Intel Turbo Memory (2GB)
§ Integrated Camera
§ ATI Mobility RadeonHD3400 256MB Video w/ switchable graphics
§ 100 GB hard drive - 7200rpm SATA
§ DVD±RW/CD-RW combo drive
§ PC Card Slot & 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Memory Stick, MMC, SD, XD, more)
§ Wired and wireless Eathernet (802.11 a/b/g/n)
§ Bluetooth, 3 USB 2.0 ports, Integrated Modem
§ 6 cell Li-ion Battery
§ Total weight: 5.52 lbs
§ Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP1
§ Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 with Outlook 2007 and Visio Pro 2007
§ Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition
§ 3-year warranty including ThinkPad Protection (accidental damage coverage)

I've looked it over and am going to pass. The computer looks good, and the price seems cheap to me (relative to what you get), but my computer is only a year old and is stronger than what they offer (i.e., I'd lose money selling mine and end up with a weaker machine). I think they over-hype the IT support. For those who are reasonably tech-savvy, I don't see that as a sufficient reason to take their offer. If you aren't comfortable troubleshooting a laptop, then their support might be worth doing this. A better reason would be if you want a new, good computer for relatively cheap. The software bundled with the computer is also good, so that'd be another reason to do this. Another good reason is that they given you a loaner if yours needs repair - I wish I could pay for that support w/o taking the laptop.

If you have a Mac, the discussion board for Kellogg admits has a thread dedicated to using Macs at Kellogg. Sounds like a lot of trouble, but the Mac lovers don't seem to mind. I love Macs and used to have one, but I'd take Kellogg's offer if I were a Mac user today.

If you are a savy laptop/PC user, then pass on this offer and go for the Thinkpad X series deal that SVRIDER mentioned.

https://www.engadget.com/2009/03/13/leno ... ng-or-649/

$650 will buy you (Tablet Thinkpad and less than 3lbs!!!!)

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo L7500 LV (1.6GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
12.1" WVA XGA TFT, 2x2 UltraConnect II antenna
1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG (supporting Centrino Pro)
ThinkPad X61 Tablet 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery
7764: Express - 1 Yr Depot Warranty

So, I was looking through the DAK1 photos and list of R1 admits and have to brag on my UG school for a minute. There were 4 people + me = 5 from the University of Georgia, highest in the SEC. Vanderbilt had 3, Florida had 1, and Kentucky had 1. I'm impressed, so go Dawgs!!!

One other thought is that it also seems everyone else is either from an Ivy League school, Stanford, Virginia, or Michigan.

https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/welcome/DAK/DAKI-Photos.aspx

You went to UGA? I'm from Georgia originally. I went to college in MA, but all my high school friends went to UGA. I noticed that UGA put in some good representation at DAK.

I found Jerz (I assume)!

Finding Jerz isn't even a challenge!!!!

I can't wait to watch some football and specially the GT-UGA game this fall. I'm sure I won't be the only GT supporter there.

Did anyone else notice that the medical records form on the to do list says it is for healthcare students only (med students, etc)? The PDF has the URL for another non-healthcare student form, but I wonder if Kellogg for some reasons wants to use the stricter one.

I did, we'll have to discuss sometime and play the name game. Jerz is pretty easy to find. Gil is also really easy.

I can't wait for college football to come back...can't wait to get a rematch with the Nerds from the North Avenue Trade School.

I figured you had to be a GT supporter given the avatar. Nearly my entire family (minus me) went to GT, so I'll be supporting them right there with you!

I must be missing something. I can't find anyone! Does the Trusted Members group have cheat sheets?

Added later: Well, OK, Gil is easy.

You have to know where Jerz did his undergrad.

I figured out some because of the names listed in the email about DAK. You guys probably can't access the picture page of current students or you could easily figure out a few of last years people.

Hopefully more people are around during DAK 2...I bet I can get some of the current students to meet up with you guys at some point as long as you dont divulge how you know us. Some people are very sensitive about that sort of stuff...their secret identity (you know like superman/clark kent). Without recruiting going on like crazy it wont be all that tough. Maybe steel could pull strings and get eveyrone from on here put into the same dinner group (probably way to much work but you never know).

I'm an Illinois alumnus and I personally know at least 10 people from U of I who attended Kellogg.

Then again, it's probably a default application that every Illinois alumnus who's looking at B-school fills out.