Last visit was: 19 Nov 2025, 05:47 It is currently 19 Nov 2025, 05:47
Home
GMAT
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Rewards
Chat
My Profile
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
 [1]
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
 [1]
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! Updated on: 21 Aug 2018, 01:16
Originally posted by Hatakekakashi on 25 Jun 2018, 08:52.
Last edited by Narenn on 21 Aug 2018, 01:16, edited 1 time in total.
Mihir's tips
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Welcome all Kelley Class of 2021 hopefuls. Let's get this party started.

Add Kelley to your profile


Application Tips Shared by Kelley 1st Year


mihir0710

Few things which I did during my application process (and I feel can be helpful to others) are
1. Pair up with someone who is also applying this year - You can talk to him about various things in the application, you can push each other to meet the deadlines, you can talk each other out of frustration, and can often share ideas. I paired with abhimahna and we became buddies by the end of the application process.
2. Be authentic!!! I know it's cliche. But I can definitely say that a couple of my stories worked because they were mine and it had elements in it that represented my personality (and not someone else's).
3. Talk to people at Kelley (or any other schools you are applying) and you would know a great deal which you can't find online. Again cliche but I must have spoken to at least 3-5 people from each school that I applied. That's what helps you differentiate your "Why Kelley" answer from the rest of the herd.
Show more

Archived 'Calling All Kelley Applicants' Topic
Hi there,
You've reached an old 'Calling All Kelley Applicants' discussion which is now outdated and has been archived. No more replies are possible here.
Looking for the latest discussion? Check out this up-to-date Calling All Kelley Applicants Discussion for the most recent conversations on this topic.
Interested in more from this school? Visit our dedicated Kelley Forum to dive into all things related to Kelley's MBA program.
Thank you for understanding, and happy exploring!
User avatar
voldy
User avatar
Joined: 14 Mar 2018
Last visit: 10 Jun 2019
Posts: 9
Own Kudos:
3
Given Kudos: 243
Location: India
Schools: Tepper '21 (WL) Darden '21 (D) Sloan '21 (D) Foster '21 (D) McDonough '21 (A$) Kelley '21 (A)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
GPA: 4
Schools: Tepper '21 (WL) Darden '21 (D) Sloan '21 (D) Foster '21 (D) McDonough '21 (A$) Kelley '21 (A)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
Posts: 9
Kudos: 3
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 05:05
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Can I send my recommendation after the R1 deadline is over? If yes, how long after?
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 06:39
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
voldy
Can I send my recommendation after the R1 deadline is over? If yes, how long after?
Show more

It's safe to send the LOR by the deadline. Do it asap. If there's a delay don't extend it beyond a day
User avatar
voldy
User avatar
Joined: 14 Mar 2018
Last visit: 10 Jun 2019
Posts: 9
Own Kudos:
3
Given Kudos: 243
Location: India
Schools: Tepper '21 (WL) Darden '21 (D) Sloan '21 (D) Foster '21 (D) McDonough '21 (A$) Kelley '21 (A)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
GPA: 4
Schools: Tepper '21 (WL) Darden '21 (D) Sloan '21 (D) Foster '21 (D) McDonough '21 (A$) Kelley '21 (A)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
Posts: 9
Kudos: 3
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 06:52
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hatakekakashi
voldy
Can I send my recommendation after the R1 deadline is over? If yes, how long after?

It's safe to send the LOR by the deadline. Do it asap. If there's a delay don't extend it beyond a day
Show more

Thank you for the response. The thing is I didn't know Kelley takes 2 days to send submission link to the recommender. I added my supervisor's email around 5 hours ago and he hasn't received anything as yet.
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 07:28
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
voldy
Can I send my recommendation after the R1 deadline is over? If yes, how long after?
Show more


Once you have uploaded your supporting documents and your application is complete, submit your application using the final tab in the eApp. You will be prompted to pay the $75 application fee by credit card. Remember, you must take the GMAT or GRE (and TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants) before submitting your application. Your recommendation should also be submitted by the deadline.


Point 8


https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/full-tim ... ine.cshtml
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 07:30
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
voldy
Hatakekakashi
voldy
Can I send my recommendation after the R1 deadline is over? If yes, how long after?

It's safe to send the LOR by the deadline. Do it asap. If there's a delay don't extend it beyond a day

Thank you for the response. The thing is I didn't know Kelley takes 2 days to send submission link to the recommender. I added my supervisor's email around 5 hours ago and he hasn't received anything as yet.
Show more


I remember schools accept LOR for a day but sorry for the incorrect response. Have your recommender fill the LOR asap as it is mentioned on the website. Write a mail to the admissions team in case there is a delay
User avatar
Naman5772
User avatar
Joined: 10 Apr 2017
Last visit: 30 Jun 2019
Posts: 64
Own Kudos:
7
Given Kudos: 44
Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, General Management
Schools: Georgia Tech '21 (D) Kelley '21 (D) ISB '20 (D) Broad '21 (WA) Jones '21 (D) Goizueta '21 (D) Arizona State'21 (D) Fisher '21 (A$) Mendoza '21 (WL)
GMAT 1: 700 Q50 V35
GPA: 4
WE:Engineering (Energy)
Schools: Georgia Tech '21 (D) Kelley '21 (D) ISB '20 (D) Broad '21 (WA) Jones '21 (D) Goizueta '21 (D) Arizona State'21 (D) Fisher '21 (A$) Mendoza '21 (WL)
GMAT 1: 700 Q50 V35
Posts: 64
Kudos: 7
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 08:56
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I mailed the university asking about submitting the recommendation after the deadline and they said that it is fine.
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 09:53
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Naman5772
I mailed the university asking about submitting the recommendation after the deadline and they said that it is fine.
Show more

Thanks for the update Naman.
User avatar
voldy
User avatar
Joined: 14 Mar 2018
Last visit: 10 Jun 2019
Posts: 9
Own Kudos:
3
Given Kudos: 243
Location: India
Schools: Tepper '21 (WL) Darden '21 (D) Sloan '21 (D) Foster '21 (D) McDonough '21 (A$) Kelley '21 (A)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
GPA: 4
Schools: Tepper '21 (WL) Darden '21 (D) Sloan '21 (D) Foster '21 (D) McDonough '21 (A$) Kelley '21 (A)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
Posts: 9
Kudos: 3
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 10:02
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hatakekakashi
Naman5772
I mailed the university asking about submitting the recommendation after the deadline and they said that it is fine.

Thanks for the update Naman.
Show more

Yes, they replied on my email too. :)
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 10:21
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
voldy
Hatakekakashi
Naman5772
I mailed the university asking about submitting the recommendation after the deadline and they said that it is fine.

Thanks for the update Naman.

Yes, they replied on my email too. :)
Show more


That's great
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 15 Oct 2018, 21:48
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Looking at the data from Decision tracker last year,

About 85 applicants in the Early round
40 were Invited to Interview
25 Admitted

so 50% interview and 60% conversion

Hope this gets better this year
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 00:14
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Has anybody got the call for interview over mail?

Regards,
HK
User avatar
Mo2men
User avatar
Joined: 26 Mar 2013
Last visit: 09 May 2023
Posts: 2,439
Own Kudos:
1,478
 [1]
Given Kudos: 641
Concentration: Operations, Strategy
Schools: Erasmus (II)
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: Erasmus (II)
Posts: 2,439
Kudos: 1,478
 [1]
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 02:43
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hatakekakashi
Has anybody got the call for interview over mail?

Regards,
HK
Show more


Slow down dude, It just started. I believe you will receive a call soon. I wish you success in your application. :)

What career aspiration do you target through Kelley?
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 03:02
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Mo2men
Hatakekakashi
Has anybody got the call for interview over mail?

Regards,
HK


Slow down dude, It just started. I believe you will receive a call soon. I wish you success in your application. :)

What career aspiration do you target through Kelley?
Show more

Hey,

Thank you for those very kind words. I wish you the same.

Looking at the thread of last year, Kelley invited students on 21st Oct 2017 for interviews and I was just wondering if that's the case this year and I was just checking it out :D

I aspire to get into consulting through Kelley, if not Marketing. I wouldn't mind any of the either. How about you?

Regards,
HK
User avatar
Mo2men
User avatar
Joined: 26 Mar 2013
Last visit: 09 May 2023
Posts: 2,439
Own Kudos:
1,478
Given Kudos: 641
Concentration: Operations, Strategy
Schools: Erasmus (II)
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: Erasmus (II)
Posts: 2,439
Kudos: 1,478
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 03:35
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hatakekakashi


Hey,

Thank you for those very kind words. I wish you the same.

Looking at the thread of last year, Kelley invited students on 21st Oct 2017 for interviews and I was just wondering if that's the case this year and I was just checking it out :D

I aspire to get into consulting through Kelley, if not Marketing. I wouldn't mind any of the either. How about you?

Regards,
HK
Show more


I target my supply chain capabilities blended with more business depth.

While you will enjoy and learning marketing in Kelley (as I attended a class with Prof. Rockney Walters while visiting the school), you will find hard to penetrate for internationals or rare to be employed as it is related to domestic culture. The consulting field is famous in Kelley in 2nd tier like Deloitte, Accenture, PWC....etc. Very handful make it to MBB.
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 04:26
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Mo2men

I target my supply chain capabilities blended with more business depth.

While you will enjoy and learning marketing in Kelley (as I attended a class with Prof. Rockney Walters while visiting the school), you will find hard to penetrate for internationals or rare to be employed as it is related to domestic culture. The consulting field is famous in Kelley in 2nd tier like Deloitte, Accenture, PWC....etc. Very handful make it to MBB.
Show more

That's very interesting to know. I had my own frozen food distribution company { a stint as a startup and supply chain reminds me of that }

I plan to not get into pure-play firms such as MBB simply because I feel that there may be more opportunities at other companies offering consulting one of their service as they are involved with other activities as well. (might not be true) I want to work at Deloitte, PwC, Accenture or CapGemini/ Oc&C where there is more focus on strategy consulting.

Regards,
HK
User avatar
Mo2men
User avatar
Joined: 26 Mar 2013
Last visit: 09 May 2023
Posts: 2,439
Own Kudos:
1,478
 [1]
Given Kudos: 641
Concentration: Operations, Strategy
Schools: Erasmus (II)
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: Erasmus (II)
Posts: 2,439
Kudos: 1,478
 [1]
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 04:45
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hatakekakashi
Mo2men

I target my supply chain capabilities blended with more business depth.

While you will enjoy and learning marketing in Kelley (as I attended a class with Prof. Rockney Walters while visiting the school), you will find hard to penetrate for internationals or rare to be employed as it is related to domestic culture. The consulting field is famous in Kelley in 2nd tier like Deloitte, Accenture, PWC....etc. Very handful make it to MBB.

That's very interesting to know. I had my own frozen food distribution company { a stint as a startup and supply chain reminds me of that }

I plan to not get into pure-play firms such as MBB simply because I feel that there may be more opportunities at other companies offering consulting one of their service as they are involved with other activities as well. (might not be true) I want to work at Deloitte, PwC, Accenture or CapGemini/ Oc&C where there is more focus on strategy consulting.

Regards,
HK
Show more


This is what you call it 'clear strategy', in that you need what you want. I will PM you with good stuff to prepare for consulting from now if you like.

Do not neglect maybe good opportunities in Distribution and Retail sector. The midwest is famous of it too. I have an alumnus of last intake who works now for Cummins In Memphis.
User avatar
Hatakekakashi
User avatar
Joined: 07 Jan 2016
Last visit: 22 Feb 2025
Posts: 1,238
Own Kudos:
482
Given Kudos: 126
Location: United States (MO)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V36
Posts: 1,238
Kudos: 482
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 04:58
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Mo2men
Hatakekakashi
Mo2men

I target my supply chain capabilities blended with more business depth.

While you will enjoy and learning marketing in Kelley (as I attended a class with Prof. Rockney Walters while visiting the school), you will find hard to penetrate for internationals or rare to be employed as it is related to domestic culture. The consulting field is famous in Kelley in 2nd tier like Deloitte, Accenture, PWC....etc. Very handful make it to MBB.

That's very interesting to know. I had my own frozen food distribution company { a stint as a startup and supply chain reminds me of that }

I plan to not get into pure-play firms such as MBB simply because I feel that there may be more opportunities at other companies offering consulting one of their service as they are involved with other activities as well. (might not be true) I want to work at Deloitte, PwC, Accenture or CapGemini/ Oc&C where there is more focus on strategy consulting.

Regards,
HK


This is what you call it 'clear strategy', in that you need what you want. I will PM you with good stuff to prepare for consulting from now if you like.

Do not neglect maybe good opportunities in Distribution and Retail sector. The midwest is famous of it too. I have an alumnus of last intake who works now for Cummins In Memphis.
Show more

Very kind of you. Please do so :) I look forward to your PM
avatar
ChuckieWildfire
avatar
Joined: 08 Jun 2018
Last visit: 02 Apr 2020
Posts: 6
Own Kudos:
6
 [1]
Location: United States (GA)
Schools: Kelley '21 (A) Georgia Tech '21 (A) Mendoza '21 (A)
GMAT 1: 690 Q42 V42
GPA: 3.4
WE:Information Technology (Consulting)
Schools: Kelley '21 (A) Georgia Tech '21 (A) Mendoza '21 (A)
GMAT 1: 690 Q42 V42
Posts: 6
Kudos: 6
 [1]
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 10:15
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hatakekakashi
Has anybody got the call for interview over mail?

Regards,
HK
Show more


Hey,

I got my request for an interview sent to me today. Hopefully it's all going well for you too and you'll get yours soon!
User avatar
ahsanashfaq28
User avatar
Joined: 28 Jan 2014
Last visit: 23 May 2023
Posts: 107
Own Kudos:
51
 [3]
Given Kudos: 25
Location: Pakistan
Concentration: Strategy
Schools: Darden '21 (D) Kelley '21 (A) Broad '21 (A) Kellogg '24 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q50 V38
GMAT 2: 700 Q48 V38
GPA: 3.77
WE:Engineering (Consumer Packaged Goods)
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: Darden '21 (D) Kelley '21 (A) Broad '21 (A) Kellogg '24 (A)
GMAT 2: 700 Q48 V38
Posts: 107
Kudos: 51
 [3]
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 10:39
3
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Just received interview invite
avatar
niks_912
avatar
Joined: 20 Oct 2017
Last visit: 25 Jan 2019
Posts: 7
Own Kudos:
1
Location: India
Schools: ISB '20 (A)
GMAT 1: 700 Q50 V34
GPA: 3.5
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: ISB '20 (A)
GMAT 1: 700 Q50 V34
Posts: 7
Kudos: 1
Calling Kelley (Indiana) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021! 22 Oct 2018, 10:44
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Can you guys share your profiles ahsanashfaq28 ChuckieWildfire

Thanks
Nikhil
   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   
Moderators:
GMATNinja
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
7443 posts
GMATNinjaTwo
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
231 posts