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12 Oct 2014, 16:24

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Applying in the early round by Oct 15th.
anyone else??
Just wanted to confirm that we only need one recommendation for Kelley..Correct?

Yeah - just one

It states two in their FAQ, but it only gives you the option to send one email.

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13 Oct 2014, 02:55

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Applying in the early round by Oct 15th.
anyone else??
Just wanted to confirm that we only need one recommendation for Kelley..Correct?

Yeah - just one

It states two in their FAQ, but it only gives you the option to send one email.

Funny, since I handed in Three recommendations last year.

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FROM Kelley MBA Blog: Academy Week Preview: Business Marketing Academy

Academy Week begins October 20. This intensive week immerses our first-year MBA students in the fundamentals of their focus industries, through alumni panels and group sessions, visits to leading companies in the field, and professional development enhancing activities. This week, our second-year MBA students will revisit last year's Academy Week, to give you an idea of what to expect.

Today Kyle Price, MBA'15, shares Academy Week highlights as a student in the Business Marketing Academy. Kelley is the only top business school to offer an extensive focus in B2B marketing—a big draw to recruiters such as 3M, Ecolab, GE, Cummins, and more. Students in the Business Marketing Academy gain insights into the marketing strategies and buying decisions of governments, nonprofits, institutions, and businesses.

Which companies did you visit during Academy Week?Dupont, Dow Agro, Eli Lilly, 3M, Ecolab, Valkre, and Cummins

What was your favorite company? Why?
My favorite was 3M. We visited the 3M Innovation Center where we had the opportunity to get a hands on experience with their products. It was really cool to see all of the different markets that 3M’s products serve. The day ended with an exciting case competition that had teams making recommendations on where 3M should invest in the solar panel value chain.

How did Academy Week enhance your career?Academy week allowed me to build a strong network of Kelleys across several different companies and gain a stronger understanding of the kind of company I want to work for.

What was the most fun part about Academy Week?One evening in Minneapolis we had a happy hour with Kelley alums. It was at this happy hour, and the after party, where we bonded as an Academy. Since that night we’ve hung out more outside of class and really take a lot of pride in being a part of the Business Marketing Academy. I also enjoyed stepping out of the core for a week and getting back into the working world a bit.

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14 Oct 2014, 06:01

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FROM Kelley MBA Blog: Academy Week Preview: Consumer Marketing Academy

Academy Week came at a critical point in my internship search. I was conflicted about whether to pursue an internship at a consumer goods company that had a more general management focus versus one that was more brand marketing focused. The corporate visits and presentations on brand strategy development not only allowed me to identify brand marketing as a better fit for my internship, but also allowed me to recognize the type of culture I wanted in a company post-MBA.

What was the most fun part about Academy Week? Aside from the beer tasting at MillerCoors, I really enjoyed getting to know all of my fellow Consumer Marketing Academy members on the big coach bus and spending time with them outside of Bloomington.

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14 Oct 2014, 18:56

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R1! Waiting for your invitation is the worst

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14 Oct 2014, 20:44

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Submitted for R1..lets wait now..

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15 Oct 2014, 05:01

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Submitted for R1..lets wait now..

I have submitted for R1 too. If the sample here at GmatClub is anything to go by, it looks like there is much lesser competition for R1 compared to earlier years. Hope this works out in our favor! The early birds!!

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FROM Kelley MBA Blog: Academy Week Preview: Capital Markets

Academy Week begins October 20. This intensive week immerses our first-year MBA students in the fundamentals of their focus industries, through alumni panels and group sessions, visits to leading companies in the field, and professional development enhancing activities. This week, our second-year MBA students will revisit last year's Academy Week, to give you an idea of what to expect.

Today Rene Lopezvictoria, MBA'15, shares Academy Week highlights as a student in the Capital Markets Academy, which focuses on investment management, investment banking, and principal investing.

Which companies did you visit during Academy Week?Barclays, Morningstar, William Blair, RW Baird, Harris Associates, Driehaus Capital Management, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Mizuho Securities, and Sanford Bernstein.

Which was your favorite company? Why?My favorite company was Goldman Sachs. We had the opportunity to visit its headquarters in downtown Manhattan. One of my favorite parts of the visit was walking through the massive trading floor, which was inhabited by hundreds of very smart, driven, and competitive people. At least that was the impression I got after a few minutes of observing them engaging in financial transactions for one of the most important financial institutions in the world. After meeting with people from the derivatives division and listening to them talk about high frequency trading and other complex subjects, I was convinced. I decided to choose Goldman Sachs as one of my top companies for my summer internship.

How did Academy Week enhance your career?Academy Week allowed me to experience the work environment and culture of some of the top firms on and off Wall Street. It also gave me the chance to strengthen my networking skills both on a professional level—during company visits—and in an informal level—during happy hours and one-on-one meetings.

What was the most fun part about Academy Week?After one of the longest days of the trip, we had a happy hour at a very interesting place near Times Square. We had the chance to interact with Kelley alums ranging from recent to more senior graduates. It was amazing to see that most of them knew each other regardless of the generational differences. It was also incredible to see how happy they were to talk to us and try to help us in whichever way they could with the job search process. This happy hour also was a great opportunity to create bonds within the Academy that remain very strong to this day.

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15 Oct 2014, 09:10

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Just submitted for R1. All the best guys

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15 Oct 2014, 10:09

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R1 submitted. All the best guys

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15 Oct 2014, 13:01

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FROM Kelley MBA Blog: Academy Week Preview: Strategic Finance Academy

How did Academy Week enhance your career?Having worked at small businesses prior to Kelley, it was great to see the headquarters of large corporations. It was amazing how easily you could see the company culture in action after spending as little as a few hours at headquarters.

What was the most fun part about Academy Week?We had a free evening in Minneapolis and we took advantage of this to go to a Minnesota Wild hockey game. It was a lot of fun to enjoy a pro sport with my classmates and be immersed in the culture of one of Minnesota’s favorite pastimes.

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17 Oct 2014, 06:00

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FROM Kelley MBA Blog: Academy Week Preview: Consumer Marketing Academy

Which companies did you visit during Academy Week? Kraft Oscar Meyer, Eli Lilly, ConAgra Foods, Miller Coors, Whirlpool, Scott’s Miracle-Gro, Abbott Nutrition, Procter and Gamble

Which was your favorite company? Why? ConAgra Foods. They had an exercise where we were tasked as the brand manager on one of their brands. We had to come up with a new product innovation with real food ingredients to choose from that had to appeal to the target consumer we were given, remain under a certain cost, and be able to gain distribution in the market place. It really helped put into perspective the challenges that real marketers face in brand management. Also, ConAgra ended up being the company where I interned this summer.

How did Academy Week enhance your career? Academy Week opened my eyes to the variety of opportunities within marketing across different industries—from food and beverage and durables to nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. It really helped me solidify which industries and types of marketing programs I wanted to pursue for my internship. I also learned how to apply several of the marketing concepts we had been learning in the classroom to actual industry experiences from well established and respected marketing leaders.

What was the most fun part about Academy Week? Dinner and drinks at the World of Whirlpool on the top floor of a high rise overlooking the Chicago River!

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Academy Week begins October 20. This intensive week immerses our first-year MBA students in the fundamentals of their focus industries, through alumni panels and group sessions, visits to leading companies in the field, and professional development enhancing activities. This week, our second-year MBA students will revisit last year's Academy Week, to give you an idea of what to expect.

Today Kyle Price, MBA'15, shares Academy Week highlights as a student in the Business Marketing Academy. Kelley is the only top business school to offer an extensive focus in B2B marketing—a big draw to recruiters such as 3M, Ecolab, GE, Cummins, and more. Students in the Business Marketing Academy gain insights into the marketing strategies and buying decisions of governments, nonprofits, institutions, and businesses.

Which companies did you visit during Academy Week?Dupont, Dow Agro, Eli Lilly, 3M, Ecolab, Valkre, and Cummins

What was your favorite company? Why?
My favorite was 3M. We visited the 3M Innovation Center where we had the opportunity to get a hands on experience with their products. It was really cool to see all of the different markets that 3M’s products serve. The day ended with an exciting case competition that had teams making recommendations on where 3M should invest in the solar panel value chain.

How did Academy Week enhance your career?Academy week allowed me to build a strong network of Kelleys across several different companies and gain a stronger understanding of the kind of company I want to work for.

What was the most fun part about Academy Week?One evening in Minneapolis we had a happy hour with Kelley alums. It was at this happy hour, and the after party, where we bonded as an Academy. Since that night we’ve hung out more outside of class and really take a lot of pride in being a part of the Business Marketing Academy. I also enjoyed stepping out of the core for a week and getting back into the working world a bit.

This is the week were you learn a lot..I have been part of such events and it is the reason behind my success.

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18 Oct 2014, 06:00

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FROM Kelley MBA Blog: Academy Week Preview: Consulting Academy

Which companies did you visit during Academy Week?Consulting Academy week was different. We had many consulting firms on campus for presentations, networking, and of course happy hours.

Here are the companies I interacted with: A.T. Kearney, Kalypso, Bain, Accenture, EY, Cummins, Direct Supply, and Deloitte.

Which was your favorite company? Why?My favorite company experience was Deloitte. Deloitte was here for a day and we got the opportunity to interact with practitioners to understand their experiences and expectations. Most importantly, Deloitte conducted many mock cases, which helped simulate a critical part of consulting interviews–individual and group cases.

How did Academy Week enhance your career?Academy Week helped me understand various consulting domains, such as technology, strategy, operations, and private equity. I was able to narrow down what I wanted to do and develop a plan for my internship search. Above all, I got the opportunity to interact with multiple firms and build a network with Kelley alums.

What was the most fun part about Academy Week?I truly enjoyed the session by Brian Hoppe from AT Kearney. It was an informal session and we all learned what it means to be a consultant. The social hours also were a great way to relax and learn more about Kelley alums and my peers. And yes, these events were a lot of fun.

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18 Oct 2014, 22:48

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Anyone hear anything after the submission confirmation mail from the school..
I ordered for my TOEFL score to be reported to the school but I haven't heard anything from kelley that says that the application is complete now or under review as such??

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19 Oct 2014, 00:14

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I got an acknowledgement that my application will be considered for the first round. You could send an email requesting the status of your application, but I'd suggest to wait a few more days. Meanwhile check the delivery dates on your scores, have they reached the schools yet?

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GPA: 3.9

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

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19 Oct 2014, 05:01

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Did your both GMAT and TOEFL get delivered before the deadline to the school??
My GMAT score was delivered long back but TOEFL is taking time it seems. They send by regular post so the delivery period is higher.
I am not sure not if I would be considered for the Early round or not??

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19 Oct 2014, 05:19

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Is there a way to know have the school received my scores or not? Or is there a tracker like information available on TOEFL orders?

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GPA: 3.9

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

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theo09 : No there is no tool from the school to check for status of your application. You can check in your TOEFL orders when is the estimated shipping of the score reports.

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I had the same question since I got only the submission receipt. TOEFL site says its 'Processed', no indication of shipping dates.

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