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Wondering if you guys could sort out a query for me. I received the interview waiver back in Jan, but have now been asked for an online interview by Kellogg. Assuming I do well in this one, will Kellogg interview it's shortlisted candidates once again ? Or is this the only interview that will be conducted ?
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Congratulations! I wish I could also receive the invitation. Based on my observation, it is probably that Kellogg has reviewed your package and thought you are a strong candidate. Some current students told me that Kellogg will conduct a interview via skype or call when it decides to interview someone who received waiver earlier.
So,I think it is a good sign. :-D

BTW, Are you a domestic applicant? Good luck!
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Wondering if you guys could sort out a query for me. I received the interview waiver back in Jan, but have now been asked for an online interview by Kellogg. Assuming I do well in this one, will Kellogg interview it's shortlisted candidates once again ? Or is this the only interview that will be conducted ?
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First of all Julian, congratulations! Receiving an interview invite after a waiver basically means they are interested in your profile after going through it. They are interested enough to call you for an online interview. However, this would be your last and only interview and there would not be one after this.

Hope this answer helps! All the best for that interview!
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Had my off-campus interview this week. At the end of the interview, I felt I could have done better. Nevertheless, the interview itself was a truly rewarding experience. The interviewer perfectly represented Kellogg's culture - all the stuff about team work and collaboration that we read on their website. We had a long 40 minute walk around his office-campus, and it was more like a friendly chat than an interview. Standard questions flowed in between the conversation - why MBA, why Kellogg, any courses you are interested etc. Over all, my desire to get into Kellogg is stronger now than ever. If I don't get in this time, it'll be hard for me to not to apply again.
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Had my off-campus interview this week. At the end of the interview, I felt I could have done better. Nevertheless, the interview itself was a truly rewarding experience. The interviewer perfectly represented Kellogg's culture - all the stuff about team work and collaboration that we read on their website. We had a long 40 minute walk around his office-campus, and it was more like a friendly chat than an interview. Standard questions flowed in between the conversation - why MBA, why Kellogg, any courses you are interested etc. Over all, my desire to get into Kellogg is stronger now than ever. If I don't get in this time, it'll be hard for me to not to apply again.
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You probably did great. Remember that the interview is only one part of your application, and it's especially interesting at schools like Kellogg where the interview is blind. Assuming you had articulate answers for the major questions they asked, I'm sure you did well.

I had the same experience as you-- I left my (on-campus) interview feeling even more excited about Kellogg. I told my girlfriend that regardless of where else I get in, if Kellogg takes me, I'll go there. Fingers crossed! The wait is driving me nuts. Good luck to you-- don't stress about your performance in the interview.
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FROM Kellogg MBA Blog: General Vijay Kumar Singh Visits Kellogg

Former Chief of Army Staff, Indian army, Vijay Kumar Singh talks to Kellogg students.

General Vijay Kumar Singh is an officer with many credentials. The third generation of his family to serve in the Indian army, Singh received various decorations for his service from the Government of India. He was the first commando to assume the office of the chief of staff of the Indian Army and in 2011 became the first Indian Army officer to be inducted in the International Fellows Hall of Fame of the United States Army War College. Singh’s forty-two year long tenure in the Indian Army included holding command at many sensitive locations and posts and was capped by a two-year tenure as the chief of the 1.3 million strong army.

Singh is currently on a private visit to the United States, and he was kind enough to take time out from his schedule to spend an afternoon interacting with Kellogg students. Moderated by Professor Sawhney, the session covered multiple topics such as leadership, decision making, organizational effectiveness, change management and service in the armed forces. The students as well as Singh were particularly keen to explore how the themes of leadership in the army find a parallel application in the corporate and business world.

Singh was quick to dismiss the notion that leadership in the army is gained purely by command and rank. Stating that pulling rank never works in the army, Singh shared stories from his own career, some of them light hearted and humorous, about how both he and his men constantly tested each other. To make them follow you in battle, the men have to be convinced that you are worth following, stated Singh, and that concept of leadership is applicable in the army as anywhere else. When asked how he felt, both as a junior and a senior officer, about sending men into battle where they could potentially lose their lives, he gave a thoughtful yet somber response. My criteria, he stated, is to never ask the men to do something that you yourself would not be willing to do. It was no surprise that he admitted receiving body bags was the toughest part of being an officer.

The students were particularly interested to explore what Singh thought of the opportunities ahead of him. News reports in India have speculated that he stands as a candidate in the upcoming Indian general elections this summer. Though he humorously dismissed the idea, he did admit that retired army officers have more to contribute to society. In his own capacity, Singh is currently seeking to raise issues relating to the troubles of Indian farmers, armed forces veterans in India, as well as motivating Indian youth to join the political process.

The questions kept coming for Singh but unfortunately the time was limited. I can speak for the entire room perhaps that this was one of the most interesting speaker events that I have participated in at Kellogg. On a personal note, it allowed me to relate to some of the key aspects of the Indian army – honor, selfless service and century old traditions – aspects that I have been lucky to witness up close since my grandfather and uncle served a lifetime in the army as well. However on a larger scale, it was enlightening to note how the concepts we learn in the classroom and in our experiential courses are as applicable in the informal corporate environment as they are in the regimented halls of the army. That to me was the key lesson of the session and one that I think would serve Kellogg students well as they head into diverse careers in the summer and beyond.

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You probably did great. Remember that the interview is only one part of your application, and it's especially interesting at schools like Kellogg where the interview is blind. Assuming you had articulate answers for the major questions they asked, I'm sure you did well.

I had the same experience as you-- I left my (on-campus) interview feeling even more excited about Kellogg. I told my girlfriend that regardless of where else I get in, if Kellogg takes me, I'll go there. Fingers crossed! The wait is driving me nuts. Good luck to you-- don't stress about your performance in the interview.
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Thank you j0yd1v1s10n for the encouraging words.

........ I told my girlfriend that regardless of where else I get in, if Kellogg takes me, I'll go there. ......

The same exact words I told my wife :).. Good luck to you too.
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Hi guys,

I had my off-campus interview today in Delhi (India). Quite the usual Kellogg interview everyone speaks about. We had a general discussion for a little over an hour. I got asked the standard questions:

Walk me through your CV
A couple of questions on some of the consulting engagements I had mentioned
What's the size of team managed? How do I effectively manage a geographically dispersed team? (My reports are spread across India, Poland & China)
Why MBA? Why now? Why the 1-year program?
How does Kellogg fit into my career objectives?
What's my leadership style?
How do I manage conflicts in my teams?
How will I contribute to Kellogg?
How would your batchmates at Kellogg describe you as a person? What unique aspects will I bring to the community?
Any Questions for me?

In between, he kept on sharing his perspectives on how Kellogg truly differentiates itself from the other B-Schools when it comes to team bonding, companionship, collaboration etc. I could clearly see the passion and emotional connect he had with Kellogg. Truly inspiring!
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Wanted to ask you guys about two things:

1) I was recently recognized at work (after submitting my application) & won an award in my geographical region. Should I send an email to adcom with an update?

2) When would you say is the average date to quit my job before b-school?

Thanks in advance for your input!
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Any round 3 applicants here? Do we even stand a chance in R3?
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I am an international applicant and I had my off-campus interview last week with a former Kellogg student. Since it is a blind interview, you just need to talk about yourself and be confident (my advice: rehearse a lot). The conversation was flowing and she gave me great insights of the school and its atmosphere. Our discussion really made me excited about joining the school!

Now it's the wait and see game but I look forward to March 25!!!! Best of luck to all of you :)
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I am an international applicant and I had my off-campus interview last week with a former Kellogg student. Since it is a blind interview, you just need to talk about yourself and be confident (my advice: rehearse a lot). The conversation was flowing and she gave me great insights of the school and its atmosphere. Our discussion really made me excited about joining the school!

Now it's the wait and see game but I look forward to March 25!!!! Best of luck to all of you :)
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Do you really need wait until March 25? I heard from alumni that she received admission notice early March.
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I am an international applicant and I had my off-campus interview last week with a former Kellogg student. Since it is a blind interview, you just need to talk about yourself and be confident (my advice: rehearse a lot). The conversation was flowing and she gave me great insights of the school and its atmosphere. Our discussion really made me excited about joining the school!

Now it's the wait and see game but I look forward to March 25!!!! Best of luck to all of you :)

Do you really need wait until March 25? I heard from alumni that she received admission notice early March.
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yes I have the same question...do we all know the result on March 25, or someone will know earlier? I finished by interview in mid-Jan actually...
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I am an international applicant and I had my off-campus interview last week with a former Kellogg student. Since it is a blind interview, you just need to talk about yourself and be confident (my advice: rehearse a lot). The conversation was flowing and she gave me great insights of the school and its atmosphere. Our discussion really made me excited about joining the school!

Now it's the wait and see game but I look forward to March 25!!!! Best of luck to all of you :)

Do you really need wait until March 25? I heard from alumni that she received admission notice early March.
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I have absolutely no clue! However I would rather set my expectations on March 25, and if we get notified beforehand then it will be a very pleasant surprise :-D
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From what I understand it is end of March and no way around it.
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hey everyone ... even i got an initial waiver, but few days back got an invite for a skype interview with an adcom. any ideas of what to expect?

28M indian | 7 yr WE | west africa | commodity business manager

by the way, got to know just today that i am through at INSEAD also ...
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hey everyone ... even i got an initial waiver, but few days back got an invite for a skype interview with an adcom. any ideas of what to expect?

28M indian | 7 yr WE | west africa | commodity business manager

by the way, got to know just today that i am through at INSEAD also ...
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Hi pritishbhaskar, can you tell us when you were notified of your waiver? My interview was waived as well and Im wondering who long between waiver and potential Skype interview! Thanks
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i submitted the app in R2, and waiver email came by mid Feb. the skype invite came 2 days back.
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i submitted the app in R2, and waiver email came by mid Feb. the skype invite came 2 days back.
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sorry correct that to end jan.
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i submitted the app in R2, and waiver email came by mid Feb. the skype invite came 2 days back.

sorry correct that to end jan.
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When did you submit your application? Last day or few days before the deadline?
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i submitted on the second last day (R2)
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