Calling all Kellogg Evening/Weekend MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake

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Welcome all Kellogg Evening/Weekend MBA applicants. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, discuss app strategies, and some profile discussions maybe?

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FutureBanker · Answer

Anyone else applying for summer term for Kellogg's Part Time MBA? Curious as to if any decisions have gone out, and what timelines look like between application -> interview -> decision.

Applying with a 690 GMAT and a little nervous of my chances.

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

Hi there, your GMAT looks pretty solid to me; not sure what your profile/ethnicity is though. The more overrrepresented you are the higher th GMAT score needs to be but honestly 690 is definitely over the average. I helped someone get into this program with a 630 a few years ago.

I am totally blanking on whether or not everyone is interviewed for Kellogg Evening Weekend but I think so; you set that up right after submitting and it will probably take place between one to 3 weeks. They say you will have a decision within 6 to 8 weeks and I have found that to be accurate.

I will say, if you want to become a future banker that might involve a pivot, and for that reason, I would encourage you to apply to Booth as well because Kellogg (and NYU) do not really "allow" internships; they require you are employed FT the whole time whereas Booth and Haas do not and you are cool to quit your job and do internships. Financial services is really big on internships so that why I am calling this out.

You will have to fight a bit to get into OCR events but there is a chance you can get help. Thought you would want to know  FutureBanker

FutureBanker · Answer

Thank you for the feedback! I just got the acceptance call yesterday (~2 weeks after my interview), and will accept the offer. My profile name (FutureBanker) is much out of date for my current goals

- I am looking to transition industries from tech to the consumer space, and am pretty confident in my ability to do so. Also, for a data point, I am an ORM (Indian Male) - but think I have a solid professional history, which I think got me in.

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

Awesome I’m so happy for you. Can you tell me what your thoughts are about their policy around internships and how you plan to navigate all of that?

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FutureBanker · Answer

Thank you! From my understanding, since students are required to remain employed throughout the program, internships are discouraged, if not prohibited. Anecdotally, I've heard that people are allowed to take up to 4 months to find a new job if they leave/are laid off from their old one, so they sometimes use this to their advantage in securing internships. Kellogg PT students are granted full OCR privileges, once, through out the program, and many leverage this during their final year to switch jobs.

For me, I've been able to get interviews and offers from many companies in the last couple years, including a T2 consulting firm, big tech, and other niche industries, so I am pretty confident in my ability to pivot to my desired industry either through OCR, or independently. The big value I see, through the PT program, is the long term brand on my resume, the access to the Kellogg network, and the academic experience (I don't have a formal business background, so learning the fundamentals of finance/accounting/marketing, along with case based strategy coursework really intrigues me).

I have also thrown in an app to Booth, so will see what happens there too.

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

FutureBanker  I cannot begin to tell you how helpful this is! Given their stance on internships I wrote off all possibility of OCR; that is amazing there is a bit of a loophole here. So just to confirm they are granted full OCR one time throughout the duration of the program? I wonder if people get FT offers from the internship which is why they are willing to gamble. Do you have to prove you were laid off or is it more of the honor system? I am just really glad you filled me in on this because I have kind of been encouraing Booth and Haas over K due to this official stance which seems to limit pivoting.

With respect to your own ambitions, do you need an internship? If so, do you feel confident you can secure one on your own or will you be using this 4 month period for that purpose? I see academics are part of the picture for you; I have not asked my PT Kellogg clients about this; are they rigorous at K? I know it definitely is at Booth.

What was your experience networking with Kellogg EW vs Booth? Last year encouraged a client to apply to both schools because I felt his personality might be a better fit at Kellogg and when he did the networking much to my surprise he said all the warm fuzzy experiences came from Booth EW people

Thanks again!

FutureBanker · Answer

Sure thing! Yes, all Kellogg students get one opportunity through the program to fully leverage OCR resources. Most use this in their final year to recruit for a new full time position, rather than an internship. I don't believe OCR will support internships for PT students, but if you find one independently, you can, in theory, quit your job and pursue it, so long as you can arrange FT employment afterwards.

IMO I think if you want to use Kellogg to switch into a non-consulting/finance industry, you should be ok with no internship. Even then, it is very possible to switch into Finance/consulting from the part time program, if you have relevant pre-MBA experience. I personally don't believe I need an internship for my post MBA goals, but will always look twice if a cool opportunity comes my way.

Academically, I can't really speak with full certainty, but feedback I have gotten from current students has been pretty solid, and I sat in on a class which was a great experience. Personally, I am willing to sacrifice a bit of academic rigor for the cohort cohesivity/social scene of Kellogg.

an72 · Answer

Hello Everyone,

I’m applying EWMBA starting Fall 2022. There is a question about "What has been your most significant career accomplishment?". Honestly, my work experience in 6 years is pretty ordinary with some good projects and some painful projects. So please suggest a direction to take.

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

Hi  an72 , think about the project where you added the most value, delivered the greatest impact and created what Kellogg really focuses on - "lasting value." Where did you get exceptional results? if you need to do some research with clients or your manager, do that. If you are torn between choices, focus on what demonstrates both leadership and teamwork skills.

CyclistV22 · Answer

Any R1 applicants to the Executive MBA program hear back yet?

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CyclistV22 · Answer

Just got the call. Admitted

sg94 · Answer

Anyone receive updates from Kellogg Weekend MBA for fall 2022?

sy12 · Answer

anyone got updates from evening program for fall 2022?

vnmrk7788 · Answer

Hi, Anyone received admits or updates for R2 Spring 2023 EWMBA?.

kvsinus · Answer

vnmrk7788  I submitted my application for spring 2023 ewmba today! did you receive an interview call already?

vnmrk7788 · Answer

I submitted my application in Nov and my interview was done at that time. I believe there is an option is status page to schedule an interview.

kvsinus · Answer

thanks ! i have scheduled my interview for next week - how was your interview and how did you prepare for it?

Nikhil · Answer

kvsinus You can also search the following page for Evening/weekend MBA for some interview experiences kellogg-191/interview_debrief.html Can you also add your interview experience at the following link? kellogg-191/interview_debrief.html

kvsinus · Answer

Thanks Nikhil!

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