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Man, my video essays sucked... I just hope that I have a chance to redeem myself.

Has anyone heard about interview invites yet?
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FROM Kellogg MBA Blog: How to ace your MBA video essay, by Crain’s Chicago Business


Crain’s Chicago Business put together this fun, two-minute video of tips for applicants to consider when submitting the video essay portion of their MBA applications. Have a look at the video and the accompanying article to learn why Kellogg values the online video essay.

Learn more about Kellogg’s Full-Time MBA Program.

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Yes. they did ask for it in the application. In my application, it does show as verified. I sent the official score report separately about 10 days before the deadline.

oh crap, i cant believe i forgot to include that! how the heck did i not notice that when i was reviewing my application??? ughhh...

is there anyone i should reach out to in particular at Kellogg to figure out what to do? or should i just call the number for admissions listed on their website??

It says not verified, but when I looked at it again, I'm pretty sure you can just upload a copy of your score report and it is something that can be verified when you are admitted (same as for official transcripts).
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Done! What questions did you guys get? I got if you could meet one person, who would it be.
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Man, my video essays sucked... I just hope that I have a chance to redeem myself.

Has anyone heard about interview invites yet?

In the same boat! Mine was horrible :-( despite doing a ton of practice videos. Oh well.

Haven't heard anything RE interviews yet. Although I'm doing an off campus one.

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Been so crazy at work, that I have left this really late. Will be doing the Video Essays first thing tom morning. Is the interest in Kellogg question.. literally Why Kellogg? Would appreciate any guidance that the group could offer.
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FROM Kellogg MBA Blog: Why I chose the Kellogg One-Year MBA Program: Juliana Merola ’14


Juliana Merola ’14 was laser-focused on financial services — and had been for some time. She worked in banking for years and even had a finance degree. So Kellogg’s Full-Time One-Year Program was a perfect fit. The program’s accelerated format enabled her to bypass core curriculum and zero-in on courses that would strengthen and propel her career.

ABOUT THE ONE-YEAR PROGRAM

Our One-Year MBA Program is your fastest path to a Kellogg MBA. It is designed to build upon your business fundamentals and get you back in the workforce with new skills and knowledge that will propel your career forward. From June to June, you’ll immerse yourself in the rigorous curriculum, learn from world-class faculty and build leadership experience and a supportive network that will help you immediately and throughout your career.

Now in its 50th year, Kellogg’s One-Year MBA Program was one of the first programs of its kind in the country. Unlike other programs, our One-Year MBA allows you to bypass core classes and immediate dive into advanced studies that are customized to your career goals and set you apart from the competition. At the same time, you still will be able to take advantage of the vast experiential learning opportunities; world-renowned faculty and distinct cross-disciplinary thought leadership model that makes Kellogg stand out.

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I heard someone got the video essay question: "Explain to me what a DCF is"









....just kidding. relax guys, just be yourself.
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FROM Kellogg MBA Blog: Alumni Spotlight: Jen Moore ’04
Get to know some of Kellogg’s alumni who are bringing bold entrepreneurial visions to life.





It’s a familiar scenario: You get home from work — starving, tired and wondering what’s for dinner. Do you cook? Or do you order takeout?

Jen Moore ’04 wants you to choose the former. And her company, Meez Meals, is making the process a whole lot easier.

Founded in 2010, Meez Meals is an Evanston-based service that delivers prepped ingredients and simple recipes for making quick, tasty meals at home. Its name comes from the French phrase “mise en place,” a culinary term for ingredients that have been prepped and organized for cooking.

Each week, customers choose from an ever-changing menu of meatless meals, such as Arugula Pesto Orecchiette, Tacos Provençal and Spinach Pancakes with Basil Corn Relish, and select the number of servings. The following Monday, they get a cooler delivered to their door with all the ingredients pre-chopped and portioned, along with step-by-step instructions for making the dishes in 30 minutes or less.

Cooking up a solution

As a Kellogg student, Moore knew that she eventually wanted to start her own company, but didn’t know what it would be. She studied brand management “because it would give me the experience of running all aspects of a business, owning a P&L, managing cross-functional teams and all those other wonderful things,” she says. “That path turned out to be a great one, giving me the experience I needed to launch my own business.”

Moore came up with the idea for Meez Meals in 2009, while she was still working as a brand manger for Unilever. She noticed that her sister, a working mom, found the process of making dinner stressful, even though she used to love cooking. “She said that she just wanted someone to cut everything up for her,” Moore recalls. “And I said, ‘Well, gee, that’s an idea. I can do that.’”

The timing turned out to be perfect: When Meez Meals launched, it was the only company offering a DIY meal kit. Moore knew, however, that “it was only a matter of time until national companies entered the market.”

Learn more about Jen and how Kellogg helped her get where she is today.

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Video essay wasn't bad at all. Take advantage of the practice questions and you'll be fine.
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Been so crazy at work, that I have left this really late. Will be doing the Video Essays first thing tom morning. Is the interest in Kellogg question.. literally Why Kellogg? Would appreciate any guidance that the group could offer.

While the question is open ended, it is not that open either.

The deadline is 6 hours away to get the video essays in!
All the best people :)
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Just got done with the video essays. Kellogg R1 all in.
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Does adcom start reading apps now or do they wait until after interviews?
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Just received an email with the name of my off-campus interviewer. Thoughts on how to respond?
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B School Moderator Missxmelon's great post from Class of 2016 discussion.

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I just submitted my application for Round 1, so I thought I'd post about my overall experience.

As I was doing a final check of all the sections, I was shocked to find the awards / certifications page blank! I had typed up descriptions for six awards eons ago and knew the page had saved. Like everyone else I'm sure, I've done check after check of each page and never found any issues. I have no idea how they were erased. There's no way I clicked delete next to each description or went into each box, highlighted everything, and pressed delete. In any case, I'm glad I did a final review. It wasn't too much of a hassle re-typing the descriptions... and thankfully all of the other pages (including the more verbose ones) were fine.

In hindsight, I should have copied and pasted each short answer / description into a MS Word document for safe-keeping. :(

Now onto the video essay, which users seem to be quite shy about sharing. :)

To prepare, I searched the internet in length to see if anyone had posted their questions. I only found two: "What is one thing you've always wanted to try?" and "What is one piece of technology you can't live without?". I needed more to practice with, though, so I searched the internet for random personal questions. I ended up picking a few from this site (I'm sure there are other resources out there, too): https://www.dwanollah.com/blather/082006/

For each question, I typed out an outline of points I wanted to hit. Then, I recorded myself on my computer and watched each video afterwards to dissect my areas of improvement. (My goodness you really get to know your flaws...) Once I got the right tone down, I started to time myself. After I picked a question, I gave myself a minute to prepare my response. (You actually get 90 seconds, but I wanted to be prepared in case I somehow lost a few seconds.) Then I immediately started recording. It was a more realistic environment making myself perform under pressure.

So, how did my preparation help me for the real deal?

My first question was: "What is the most interesting course you took in university?"

I felt as if I had ample time to come up with talking points (like as if I had an extra 30 seconds... ;)). When the actual recording began, though, I totally choked and had to discard the video. It's tough remembering all the classes you took in university, much less the details about those classes!

(It was my first try, okay?! Call it stage fright. :oops: )

The second question, unfortunately, completely caught me off guard: "If you could meet anyone (living or dead), who would it be and why?"

My mind raced through historical figures, athletes, musicians, but ultimately I didn't have enough substance to talk about any one person. To be honest, I didn't feel strongly about this question, though I know it probably resonates with some people. So I made a tough decision... to discard this one, too.

Dun dun dun... I was resigned to my third and final question. My heart was beating so fast; the pressure was on.

"What is your most treasured possession and why?"

:shock: OMG. I struck gold. This was a question I had prepared for already! I just used the 90 seconds to go over my points again and calm myself down. Then I recorded my best video yet. :-D :-D

So in conclusion, preparation for the video essay definitely helps. :P

Oh, and once you click "Submit Application," there's no going back. I mean nothing prompts you to ask if you're sure or to ask you to sign anything. There's no preview of your application. Your application is just...submitted, and then you pay. So be sure to do a final check before you click submit! There's also no way to see your application after you've submitted it. I guess that's so no one bothers the Adcom about changing anything in their application. It certainly forces you to stop poring over your already-submitted-and-unchangeable application!

Hope this helps! Good luck everyone!
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Just received an email with the name of my off-campus interviewer. Thoughts on how to respond?

Congrats and all the best!
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Got an e-mail for my off-campus interview - very exciting
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