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Just finished my interview. These were the questions asked:
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- why MBA
- why Kellogg
- tell us an instance when you tackled a
- tell us about an instance when you faced a difficult situation at work
- ⁠3 strengths & 3 weaknesses your current/previous mangagers could tell about you?
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Was your interview with an alum or AdCom?

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Hey guys, instead of stressing about when Kellogg will send interview invites, I think it’s smarter to start hedging. With all the H1B noise going on, maybe plan ahead for R2 and the ways to curb risks that could come with it. And if that’s not your focus, start prepping interviews—people are getting invites and being asked to book slots within 12 hours and deliver as well. Don’t waste energy trying to put 2 and 2 together. Just manage what’s actually in your control. Kellogg will roll out invites the way they always do, so no worries there.

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Interview Waiver: Kellogg tries to interview about 80% of its applicants. However, sometimes applicants are given interview waivers because of high application volume and limited availability of interviewers. If you receive a waiver, the admissions committee may contact you later for further information before making a decision on your candidacy.

The admissions committee also gives interview waivers if you are unable to attend an interview that you have already scheduled. They do not allow rescheduling of interviews so do not to default on this opportunity.

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I've heard that its less than 80% this year?

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I've heard that its less than 80% this year?

Maybe cutting on Internationals altogether or postponing inviting them till clarity comes forth

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*Bandofthefalcon writes:*
> Interview Waiver: Kellogg tries to interview about 80% of its applicants. However, sometimes applicants are given interview waivers because of high application volume and limited availability of interviewers. If you receive a waiver, the admissions committee may contact you later for further information before making a decision on your candidacy.
I've heard that its less than 80% this year?

I think it’s too early to make any conclusion on this. No one knows the actual numbers and we’re only 2 weeks out from the deadline

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> *Bandofthefalcon writes:*
> > Interview Waiver: Kellogg tries to interview about 80% of its applicants. However, sometimes applicants are given interview waivers because of high application volume and limited availability of interviewers. If you receive a waiver, the admissions committee may contact you later for further information before making a decision on your candidacy.
> I've heard that its less than 80% this year?
I think it’s too early to make any conclusion on this. No one knows the actual numbers and we’re only 2 weeks out from the deadline

Makes sense

However this admit without interview is common
I have heard it from current students
Cant say if its for internationals but americans for sure

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I've heard that its less than 80% this year?

From where??

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Got my kellogg interview invite. Did anyone else get it today?

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Quick question, how long should usual interviews answers be? Ive heard 2 min is a good time but that's too small for questions and explaining situations

I have heard 3 mins. Sometimes may be occasionally can take upto 4 or 5 mins depends on ques

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Has anyone appeared for the interviews yet? What is it like?

Is it conducted by the Adcom or alumni?

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hi All,
for those of you who have finished your interviews, can you pls post about your interview experience and what questions were asked?

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