While I don't have visibility into the interview matching process, Kellogg does make every effort to interview as many people as possible, so even as an international student, getting matched is not the same level of positive signalling as getting an invite from another program. For other programs I believe on average the number of interviewed students who eventually get in is around 50%, for Kellogg it is much lower, somewhere just above 20%. However, any chance to interview is a great opportunity to showcase your skills. Kellogg puts a lot of weight on culture fit, it is their most important factor. So, a great interview can overcome many weaknesses elsewhere. (and no one ever feels like their videos were good)

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Updates for the last hour:

• Invited to interview, 24 minutes ago, from Peru, GMAT:690 (Q48 V36), GPA: 3.91, Industry: Consumer Products, WE 71, heard via: email
• Invited to interview, 37 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:710 (Q48 V39), GPA: 3.56, heard via: email
• Invited to interview, 53 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:750 (Q49 V42), GPA: 3.65, heard via: email

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Haven’t gotten one yet either. From Asia (Philippines) as well.

I'm in the Deep South and just got a skype interview invite. Slots are available for just January so maybe they get those out of the way first. Anyone know what percent of people Kellogg invites to interview that aren't going on campus? or percent invited with alumni in area or percent invited by skype? I know very very specific and probably impossible to know. I might just checkout decision tracker if that's available to interpret.

I dont think you get 2 interviews. It's either alumni, on campus, or skype

Hi! i am from Europe and received an invite last Monday

Congrats @crc....and you have 2 weeks from Jan 13 to complete it, yes?
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Yes!! Its 14 days, i will do it just before deadline, but I think it will be OK

Bu the way, I applied to 2Y in case it helps

[quote="MBAPrepCoach"]Congrats @crc....and you have 2 weeks from Jan 13 to complete it, yes? [quote="cdc"]Hi! i am from Europe and received an invite last Monday


[quote="MBAPrepCoach"]Two clients applied to MMM, both based in London, one received an invite for alumni interview on Monday Jan 13, the other has not. Interested to hear from other European applicants. QueenieDao

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It appears from your comment that you are assuming that you didnt get interview call from Kellogg due to your low GMAT score. I scored 760 in GMAT, still I didnt get call. One of my friend who applied slightly early got call. I think we will get call in some time. One qsn: when did you submit your application and video essays?

Regarding retaking gmat and updating application: Do that!
When I visited Yale campus for tour, someone from group who had lower GMAT score asked admission personnal whether they should update GMAT and other info like promotions. The lady replied they take into account the updated info and it is suggested that thet update. So do that.

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Resh16

First of all it's too early to really discern what's going on with any of these schools yet.

But apart from that yes I would strongly encourage you to retake the GMAT as soon as possible. I encourage Indians to have a GMAT that is at least 20 points higher than the class average and that in the 730s for Kellogg.

Yes it's interesting that you have a medium unusual job and that you are female so maybe we could dial that back to something that is similar to the class profile but again that's 732.

I'm afraid I don't think your GMAT is going to put you in contention for US schools. So I would make that your first order of business. If GMAT is not working out for you you might consider taking the GRE, even without prep sometimes it comes out better for people.

As for your application strategy, with your current score.

I would urge you to apply to March deadlines for European schools, where your current GMAT score will be still a bit low but not a deal breaker if the applications are compelling.

INSEAD,January batch round 1 or 2, maybe even LBS & IESE Round 3 of 4. HEC Jan batch, early, like March (strong choice for entrepreneurs). IMD is also Jan batch.the earlier the better.


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