This thread is for the Kellogg 2011 Application Year, meaning applicants that are starting School in the Fall of 2011. Please direct all of your questions for this year into the 2012 thread calling-all-kellogg-fall-2012-applicants-116554.html If you are a current student/admit, please consider visiting the thread for Admitted Students admitted-to-kellogg-class-of-2013-thread-106953.html Total Admission Stats: Total Applicants: 485 Admitted: 148 WL: 81 Dinged: 130 Unknown: 126 Roll Call for Class of 2013 0AvIY3hh7tYG1dHhxbTBQUFMwdElMZGJiUkdzaWhkckE Admitted to Kellogg Class of 2013 Thread https://gmatclub.com/forum/admitted-to-kellogg-class-of-2013-thread-106953.html 2011 Application Essay Questions https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/Home/Programs/FullTimeMBA/Applying/EssayQuestions.aspx Essay #1 a) MBA Program applicants - Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing an MBA. (600 word limit) b) MMM Program applicants – Briefly assess your career progress to date. How does the MMM Program meet your educational needs and career goals? (600 word limit). Essay #2 - Describe your key leadership experiences and evaluate what leadership areas you hope to develop through your MBA experiences (600 word limit). Essay #3 - Assume you are evaluating your application from the perspective of a student member of the Kellogg Admissions Committee. Why would you and your peers select you for admission, and what impact would you make as a member of the Kellogg community? (600 word limit). Essay #4 - Complete one of the following three questions or statements. (400 word limit) Re-applicants have the option to answer a question from this grouping, but this is not required. a) Describe an instance where you encountered resistance in a professional team setting. How did you address the situation? b) People may be surprised to learn that I….. c) The best mistake I ever made was……. Required essay for re-applicants only – Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (400 word limit) 2011 Deadlines (Tentative) https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/Home/Programs/FullTimeMBA/Applying/Deadlines.aspx Round 1 Deadline (Part 2): October 14, 2010 Decision date: December 20, 2010 Round 2 Deadline (Part 2): January 11, 2011 Decision date: March 28, 2011 Round 3 Deadline (Part 2): April 7, 2011 Decision date: May 16, 2011 ================================================================ GMATclub threads 2010 Applicants Thread https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all-kellogg-fall-2010-applicants-78734.html 2009 Applicants Thread https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all-kellogg-fall-2009-applicants-67009.html Kellogg Ambassador Thread https://gmatclub.com/forum/kellogg-school-of-management-62139.html

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28 Jan 2011, 13:33

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Just got my interview assignment. I live in Chicago and submitted on 12/14.

Do people typically call or email their alumni interviewer? I'd prefer email but don't want to break protocol.

My interview invite email specifically said "CALL". So I did...

Mine does as well, but I thought I had heard most people refer to emailing their interviewers.

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28 Jan 2011, 13:41

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Just got my interview assignment. I live in Chicago and submitted on 12/14.

Do people typically call or email their alumni interviewer? I'd prefer email but don't want to break protocol.

Mine said to call as well however the alumni had failed to list a contact number in Kellogg's system so all I had was an email. I would guess that an email will work just as well as a call.

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28 Jan 2011, 13:53

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Just got my interview assignment. I live in Chicago and submitted on 12/14.

Do people typically call or email their alumni interviewer? I'd prefer email but don't want to break protocol.

I emailed and had no issue to schedule an interview w/ my assigned interviewer. I will be interviewing w/ her next Friday.

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28 Jan 2011, 16:03

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Just got my interview assignment. I live in Chicago and submitted on 12/14.

I might be alone on this one, but I would recommend that you call first. It seems like Kellogg puts a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and I think it shows a little bit of confidence to make a 'live' call as the initial contact.

If you get voicemail, leave a message, and say you'll follow up with an email and that they can contact you in whichever way is most convenient for them.

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28 Jan 2011, 17:02

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Just got my interview assignment. I live in Chicago and submitted on 12/14.

Do people typically call or email their alumni interviewer? I'd prefer email but don't want to break protocol.

My interview invite email specifically said "CALL". So I did...

Mine does as well, but I thought I had heard most people refer to emailing their interviewers.

Yeah I emailed. Odd...

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28 Jan 2011, 17:03

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Yeah I emailed. Odd...

Hopefully that's fine because I emailed a couple hours ago.

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28 Jan 2011, 17:41

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Yeah I emailed. Odd...

Hopefully that's fine because I emailed a couple hours ago.

I'm sure it is, the minor points of the application process seem to be SO subjective.

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BTW, does Kellogg still interview pretty much everyone who apply?

I got an interview invite and was wondering if that really means anything in terms of my chances of being accepted.

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28 Jan 2011, 21:13

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BTW, does Kellogg still interview pretty much everyone who apply?

I got an interview invite and was wondering if that really means anything in terms of my chances of being accepted.

About 90% get interviewed. The remaining 10% get interview waivers, but can still be accepted or get a later interview. So no, getting an interview doesn't tell you much.

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I got an earlier mail stating interview waiver but now my application status reads following:

"ll the required elements of your application are complete.

If your interview has been completed, the application has been submitted for review to the admissions committee. If your interview has not been conducted, the application will be submitted to the admissions committee upon completion of the interview. The next status check update will be the admission decision (Admit, Waitlist or Deny). When a decision has been rendered, the Office of Admissions will send you an email notifying you to check your status for your decision. Decisions will be released throughout the round, but the majority of decisions will be released during the last several weeks of the round."

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28 Jan 2011, 22:20

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Thats a standard reply that was sent out to all of us..irrespective of your interview status

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BTW, does Kellogg still interview pretty much everyone who apply?

I got an interview invite and was wondering if that really means anything in terms of my chances of being accepted.

About 90% get interviewed. The remaining 10% get interview waivers, but can still be accepted or get a later interview. So no, getting an interview doesn't tell you much.

You have to get an interview to get in. So if you get a waiver you have to be offered an interview before you can be admitted. As far as I have always known 100% of accepted applicants are interviewed.

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28 Jan 2011, 23:18

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I stand corrected.

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29 Jan 2011, 09:40

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I visited Kellogg on Thursday and interviewed on Friday. Here is my experience: https://www.clearadmit.com/wiki/index.php?title=KelloggInterview

Kellogg students were a lot of fun, very relaxed. Most of the talk revolved around clubs, social activities and KWEST. This school is perfect for social bees. The building wasn't as bad as I had imagined!

And now we wait...

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29 Jan 2011, 10:29

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Are you the one with a weird tie? Just kidding, I was there myself yesterday, we probably met.

My interview was pretty good (at least I think it was). It was with an adcom (I didn't see a second year interviewing yesterday). Mostly from the standard set of questions and lasted for around 35-40 mnts overall. Now the official waiting begins!

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I have my off-campus interview in 2 hours. Good luck to all.

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29 Jan 2011, 14:57

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Well finally got my interview scheduled for next week with an alum.. looking forward to the meeting he seemed quiet enthusiastic and nice over the phone.

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29 Jan 2011, 15:16

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Do you think it makes a difference to interview with alum or adcom?

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29 Jan 2011, 15:55

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Do you think it makes a difference to interview with alum or adcom?

In terms of which is weighted more, or more likely to help you get accepted? No.

In terms of your interview experience? Possibly. Adcom members have a lot more experience with the interview process and know what to ask and how to rank you relative to other applicants. An alum may only do a few interviews a year so their experience level and perspective on applicants may be a little limited. Plus I'd say you're a lot more likely to get a weirdo alum than you are a weirdo adcom member. Then again an adcom member is probably on a pretty strict 30-45 minute schedule, while an alum isn't on a strict timeline. All three of my alum interviews so far have stretched beyond an hour, and not because things got tense or uncomfortable. I think a longer interview has its benefits if you've got a lot of good stuff to say.

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30 Jan 2011, 03:40

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I have been sitting on an interview waiver for a couple of weeks now (Submitted Part 1: 12/13; Part 2: 1/1). I am sure there's a ton of people in the same position but I cant help but wonder by what date should start to worry if I dont have an interview invite by then.