Kellogg Future Leaders Deferred MBA Program

Yep, got it about 2 weeks back.

They didn’t say they were trying to interview every applicant for KFL - that’s for the regular application cycle and it’s likely a different process for KFL

Thanks for the response. It sounds like you've already been admitted to a MBA program. Congrats! Do you happen to have any insight on how this all works? Honestly feels like the fact that some of us weren't given interviews places us at a disadvantage to be quite honest.

I’m curious why jdmba2023 thinks KFL will not interview every applicant. I thought some poster previously said they called admissions and said that adcom said they interview every applicant. I also feel disadvantaged losergmatkid

what was the wording of the email you go from Kellogg that said you did not receive an interview

I don't want to spread false info or confuse anyone, but I have a two friends who applied to KFL, didn't get interviews, and already got rejected. I saw people post similar things on this thread earlier, too. Based on those anecdotes, it's my understanding that they aren't interviewing every applicant because people already got denied without being given an interview.

I know Kellogg usually prides itself on trying to interview every candidate (for its regular admissions cycle), but given that this is an M7 deferral program that is bound to be competitive, that adcom hasn't done admissions for this kind of program before, and that there are other unusual restrictions due to COVID, I wouldn't be surprised if that's a different story right now and interviews are more selective for this program. I think it makes sense to assume that Kellogg is treating the KFL application cycle differently from the regular application cycle because other people in this group have had adcom people tell them that we will be notified of admission/denial via email and our portals whereas regular Kellogg applicants are always notified of admission via phone -- that's a big thing for Kellogg's "regular" MBA admissions process but they supposedly aren't doing it for KFL admissions. This is just speculation and I don't know specifics at all about what an interview means or doesn't mean!

I'm rooting for everyone and sending good vibes to all. We'll know for sure by EOD on the 29th

I think the interview conundrum was cleared by Nandi weeks ago.

to echo what has already been said...for KFL only select applicants will have the opportunity to interview unlike their regular MBA admissions process in which everyone is allowed to interview. I would say that if you did not receive an interview it is likely you will not be admitted. The only question is for those who said they got an interview waiver. Those individuals may have a chance of still being selected? It's really unclear? I personally dont understand the rational behind an interview waiver given that they are selecting who they want to interview but as someone else mentioned maybe they really didnt have the capacity to conduct all the interviews they were hoping to do. I think it is a little strange that there are applicants left who havent interviewed but have not heard anything...but if you received an email saying you were not selected to interview that may indicate you are no longer being considered...

my guess is as good as anyones though..this is just what I have gathered from info thats been shared on various forums

good luck to everyone

I just want to say that, out of all the deferred programmes I applied to, Kellogg's has been the most opaque with regards to clarity during the process as well as about all the other things (deadlines, video essays, other). At this point I just want to hear back. I'm tired of being confused day-after-day regarding adcoms' thought processes and methods and stressed about when we hear back.

agreed after applying I sent an email to adcom about the timeline of the process and was told that I would hear back soon and thats it...kinda ridiculous... and theres no information online about KFL whatsoever except that its a deferred process and the app deadline and decision date...seems to me this would have happened regardless of the pandemic given that they had been advertising the program since early fall if not sooner

Anyone think we'll hear something today or is it definitely just going to be a tomorrow thing? Trying to convince myself to not spend 6 hours on this website today lol

This is what the email said:

Thank you for applying to the Kellogg Future Leaders program. We have received many inquiries regarding the status of the interviews and wanted to provide an update.

At this time, you have not been selected for an interview. All applications are currently under final review, and the committee will contact you personally if they need further clarification on any aspect of your application prior to the July 29th decision deadline.

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

Sincerely,

Kellogg Admissions

I'm just assuming they will send everything out tomorrow. If they release decisions today that'd be a great surprise, but not operating under the assumption we will hear anything today. We will also all prob get email + portal updates around the same time

That's what I'm assuming as well. But then the fact that Kellogg hasn't outright rejected us noninterviewees is odd. There is no reason or logic in waiting until the 29th to reject applicants who didn't interview when they could have cut the cord for the ding weeks ago. This leads me to think there is a strand of hope for applicants in the same situation as me, but again, not sure at all. Similar to you, this is all just hopeless speculation. We will have to see tomorrow...

Anyone have any count on how many people were interviewed?

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We tried to count. My estimate was around 100 - 120 give or take 20?

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Im certain our calculations are incorrect, since we thought the first set of interviews started on 16th june. Ive seen someone else on this thread saying their interview was in the first week of july itself. so easily 200 people have been interviewed. (worst case)