Kellogg (Northwestern) 2013 - Calling All Applicants

Class Profile PDF

2013 Application Essay Questions

1. Discuss moments or influences in your personal life that have defined who you are today. (500 word limit)
2. What have been your most significant leadership experiences? What challenges did you face, and what impact did you have? This is your opportunity to explain how you Think Bravely (personally and/or professionally). (500 word limit)
3. Imagine yourself at your Kellogg graduation. What career will you be preparing to enter, and how have the MBA and Kellogg helped you get there? (Please answer in terms of your program choice: One-Year, Two-Year, MMM, JD-MBA) (500 word limit)
4. What one interesting or fun fact would you want your future Kellogg classmates to know about you? (25 words or less)

MMM Applicants Only
How have you redefined yourself, your business environment and your community through the pursuit of design and innovation? (400 word limit)
For MMM applicants only: This is an optional essay that will be evaluated for the Rasmussen scholarship.

Re-Applicants Only
Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (400 word limit)
Please note: re-applicants are required to answer this question in addition to #1-4.

Additional Information (Optional)
If needed, use this section to briefly describe any extenuating circumstances (e.g. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, etc.) (No word limit)

Class Profile for 2011 Entrants

Total Number of Applicants - 5461
Two-Year MBA and MMM Applicants - 4967

Enrolled Students
Total - 655
Two-Year MBA - 484
One-Year MBA - 86
The MMM Program - 60
JD-MBA - 25

Class Characteristics
U.S. Minority - 22%
Women - 33%
International Citizenship - 36%
Age Range - 25-30
Work Experience Range (years) - 3-7

GMAT Distribution
UP TO 640 = 5%
650 - 690 = 20%
700 - 740 = 54%
750-800 = 20%
Average Score = 713

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