Has anyone heard of or received an email about a non-evaluative call but didn't apply? I didn't apply in R1, didn't even make an account (but did attend a school visit, which is how they have my email I guess).

Yes even I got an email about a non-evaluative call while I didn’t even attend any event or apply in R1...

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Hey guys,

Did anyone get a response to post interview thank you note from their off-campus alumni interviewer?

I didn’t get any response. So, wanted to understand if other alumni respond or not.

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adiang my interviewer just responded to say he appreciated my note and to reach out if I had any other questions. I haven't heard anything since then.

I didn't get anything back either, I was a little worried but maybe it is more common than I thought.

Is anyone still waiting for an interview invite to their R1 application? I applied more than a week before the deadline and I know of friends in my city who have interviewed with alumni already.

Does this signal an impending waiver? Since they said they will get back to applicants within 4-6 weeks from the deadline about off-campus interviews.

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Hey everyone, does Kellogg reject people before the decision date? And any last second interview tips? I have my interview Saturday!

I just received my interview waiver a few hours ago, saying the following:

Thank you for requesting an off-campus interview. We currently do not have an available interviewer in your area. Consequently, we are waiving your interview requirement so as not to delay the processing of your application.

Please be assured that this waiver will in no way negatively impact your candidacy. The admissions committee understands and expects these conditions and will take them into consideration when reviewing your application. The interview is a single factor in your evaluation and is by no means the most important criterion for admission. The committee will contact you personally if they feel they need further clarification on any aspect of your application.

We appreciate your interest in the Kellogg School of Management. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us or call us at 847-491-3308.

I believe that now Kellogg will receive my full application.

Best of luck to everybody.

Know your resume in and out. Have a few leadership stories prepared for the various behavioral questions - answer in the STAR format. Know why you want to go to Kellogg. Good luck.



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Typically a waiver means that they are about to reject you. It’s interesting that they say in the email that it will in no way impact your candidacy. What area are you from?

Do you have any evidence to back up that claim? Because what you're saying implies that Kellogg's email was dishonest, and I strongly disagree with you.

On the contrary, I've read in more places than one that Kellogg does not look at your full application until one of the following situations occurs:

(1) You get interviewed (on-campus or off-campus)
(2) You get an interview waiver

If situation (2) occurs, and they like your application when they see it, then they reach out to you for an interview (usually Skype).

You can not get admitted with no interview.

Everybody else please feel free to chime in here.

Also, to answer your question, I'm located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.