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Re: Calling all Kellogg Applicants (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!!
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05 Jul 2016, 17:00
05 Jul 2016, 17:00
| FROM Kellogg MBA Blog: How Kellogg applicants are assessed – Part 1 |
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When Kellogg admissions officers review an application, they evaluate potential students based on six categories. Here, Melissa Rapp, director of admissions for Kellogg’s full-time MBA programs, demystifies what happens once you submit your materials and helps you think about how to formulate the story that will help the admissions team learn more about you. TODAY’S TOPIC: INTELLECTUAL ABILITY  ADDITIONAL TOPICS: Work experience, Professional goals, Leadership, Impact, Interpersonal skills Our goal is to be sure you can handle the rigor in the Kellogg classroom. Your undergraduate GPA, course selection and GMAT score help us assess your readiness. But we’re also invested in finding creative thinkers who can solve problems. Qualitative evidence of intellectual ability is going to come out in your essays, your interview and your recommendations. We truly take a holistic look at our applicants rather than relying only on a number. Hard numbers like GPA and GMAT scores may seem like make-or-break factors, but one great test score doesn’t tell us nearly as much as seeing that you’ve taken challenging classes or broadened your knowledge base. And because each applicant is an individual, we recognize that someone with a liberal arts background may have different results than someone from an engineering background, but both could be competitive candidates. We look for applicants who are well-rounded, who have demonstrated academic success, and have strong leadership potential. If your scores or grades cause concern in the evaluation process, we look at other components of your application for evidence you’ve taken steps to develop those skills. That tells us if you’ve taken charge of balancing your skill set. If you feel any of your grades or scores require further explanation you can use the optional essay to provide context. Standardized test scores are valid for five years, and we accept both the GMAT and the GRE for the One-Year, Two-Year, and MMM Programs. (JDMBA applicants can only submit a GMAT score.) Melissa Rapp is the Director of Admissions for the Full Time MBA and MS in Management Studies Programs. Melissa joined the Evanston admissions team in January and was previously the Director of Admissions for the Evening and Weekend Program located on Kellogg’s Chicago campus. She has over 15 years of Higher Education and Admissions experience. Filed under: Admissions, admisssions, Uncategorized Tagged: 1Y, 2Y, admissions, admissions officers, admissions tips, application, full-time mba, full-time MBA programs, JD-MBA, JDMBA, JDMBA Program, Kellogg admissions officers, MMM, MMM program, One-year, One-Year MBA Program, prospective students, Two-Year, Two-Year MBA Program  
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Applicants (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!!
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05 Jul 2016, 17:00
05 Jul 2016, 17:00
| FROM Kellogg MBA Blog: Tips for applying to Kellogg – Part 1 |
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At Kellogg we recognize applying to business school is a time and labor-intensive process requiring a lot of care and consideration, as well as hours of test prep, interviewing and essay writing. We get lots of questions about how applicants can make their application stand out, so this week we are offering a few suggestions on how you can help us best understand who you are and why you want Kellogg to become a part of your future. Today’s topic: Test scores  Additional topics: Essays, letters of recommendation, video essays and the interview Kellogg accepts both the GMAT and the GRE & if you are worried about your score, know that multiple attempts are not discouraged. Taking the tests several times demonstrates your commitment to submitting the best possible application. We like to seepeople work hard for a goal and achieve it. Applicants have asked in the past whether we favor one test versus the other. The answer is no. Ultimately what we are looking for is a balanced score set. We place just as much weight on the GRE as the GMAT. We want you to take whichever test is best for you. The one exception to that is for our JD-MBA applicants. If you are applying to our dual-degree program with the Northwestern School of Law, you are required to take the GMAT. We have also been asked whether we recommend a certain type of test prep class. We do not have any recommendations, but applicants may find a test prep course or personal tutor an effective way to prepare. People have different comfort levels when it comes to test taking, so do what makes you feel most comfortable. Learn more about how Kellogg applicants are assessed. For more information about Kellogg’s applications components, visit our website. Melissa Rapp is the Director of Admissions for the Full Time MBA and MS in Management Studies Programs. Melissa joined the Evanston admissions team in January and was previously the Director of Admissions for the Evening and Weekend Program located on Kellogg’s Chicago campus. She has over 15 years of Higher Education and Admissions experience. Filed under: Admissions, admisssions, Uncategorized Tagged: 1Y, 2Y, admissions, admissions officers, admissions tips, application, application tips, applications, JD-MBA, JDMBA, JDMBA Program, Kellogg admissions officers, MMM, MMM program, One-year, One-Year MBA Program, Two-Year, Two-Year MBA Program  
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Re: Calling all Kellogg Applicants (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!!
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08 Jul 2016, 08:00
08 Jul 2016, 08:00
| FROM Kellogg MBA Blog: How I’m using my Kellogg MBA to lead a fish farming nonprofit |
 By Linnette Lam I first visited Haiti in 2014. At the time, I was a management consultant based out of Los Angeles, California working with Fortune 100 executives from some of the most well-known companies in the world. While I really enjoyed the novelty of my work, I believed that my business knowledge could serve an even higher purpose beyond entertainment, high-tech and consumer goods. When I traveled to Haiti — a land of beautiful, grassy vistas that is home to some of the most welcoming people I have ever met — I witnessed extreme poverty. Haiti was one of the most gorgeous places I’d ever seen, but it was also the most destitute place I have ever been. While many charities supplied food and clothing to help the poor in Haiti, I wondered if there was a way that I could help the poor in a realm that I had more expertise in: business, change management and people management. Changing views of my career and purpose It was hard for me to grasp why there was such a huge difference between the life I knew in the United States and the life I could see while standing in the slums of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. I came to acknowledge that if I was born under different circumstances, I could have been born in Haiti. By taking on this perspective, I felt an even stronger connection to the people of Haiti. They could have been me, a person from the “first world”, and I could have very well been them. Instead of feeling sad or helpless about the situation and doing nothing about it, I felt a renewed purpose in my career; I wanted to take my business acumen and apply it to the problems that I saw in Haiti. After all, problem solving was part of my job as a consultant — I diagnosed issues and then designed strategies to resolve them. My strength in identifying and solving problems led to my involvement with Fish4Hope. A brief background of Fish4Hope My brother and fiancé started Fish4Hope, and the organization is the reason why I visited Haiti in the first place. In one year, the organization raised over $140,000 to build 15 homes, four fish ponds and a fishing trade training system. After I visited the first completed Fish4Hope village in 2014, I was inspired to join the team. Like my brother and fiancé, I wanted to become an entrepreneur who brought business-based solutions to the poor, helping them gain valuable, lifelong skills that allow for self-sustainment. Shortly after joining the Fish4Hope team, I accepted Kellogg’s offer of admission with a clear purpose for how I wanted to use my MBA; For the sake of Fish4Hope’s current and future beneficiaries, I wanted to become a better businesswoman. Studying through a social impact lens Being a part of Fish4Hope while earning a full-time MBA enriched my view of Kellogg’s coursework and extracurricular opportunities. The social enterprise course offerings and robust Net Impact Club programming developed my understanding of the intersection of for-profit business, non-profit business and social impact. I viewed my entrepreneurship, marketing, operations and management & organizations (MORS) coursework through a social impact lens; I constantly asked myself, my professors and my classmates how these concepts could move markets and make the world a more endurable, dignified and peaceful place to live. Doing what you already love, where you already are, to make a significant impact Thanks to my Fish4Hope experiences, I learned that making a difference to those in need doesn’t mean giving up what we really love. My fiancé owns and operates a chain of martial arts schools — a job he absolutely loves — while redirecting his profits to fund much of Fish4Hope’s operating costs. My brother is passionate about process re-engineering, and he does this for a living as a change management strategist. Because of his day job, he’s able to bring his analytical mindset to the way we roll out processes in our Haitian villages. Another leadership team member owns a photography studio, which has been extremely instrumental in bringing powerful images of Haiti to our donors and supporters. As for me, I leverage my consulting and MBA background in order to improve Fish4Hope’s operations. Through the collective efforts of our leadership team, volunteers, supporters and partners on the ground in Haiti, we’re able to invest 100 percent of public donations into building fish farming villages for those who need it. Today, Fish4Hope continues its work transforming communities into lively marketplaces that are made possible by the sale and profit of fish. We welcome all volunteers who want to take part in our projects by way of donating their skillsets, time or finances. We also offer supporters the opportunity to join us when we travel to Fish4Hope villages to meet beneficiaries. Through Fish4Hope, we aim to do what we love, with people we love, to tangibly and transparently make a difference for those in need. If you’d like to learn more about Fish4Hope, visitwww.Fish4Hope.org, find us on Facebook or email us at team@fish4hope.org. You’re also invited to take a trip to Haiti with us! To donate to Fish4Hope, consider doing your online shopping via Amazon Smile – just select Fish4Hope Foundation as your charity of choice. Amazon will donate a portion of the proceeds from your purchases to our projects. Every little bit can have a huge impact. Linnette Lam is a June 2016 graduate of Kellogg’s Full-Time Two-Year Program. During her time at Kellogg, she served as Vice President of Alumni Relations of Kellogg’s Net Impact Club. She also volunteered as an MBA intern with Piece & Co., a social impact fashion startup. Prior to Kellogg, she worked as a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting LLP and received her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Filed under: Student Life, Uncategorized Tagged: entrepreneurship, full-time mba, non-profit, nonprofit, social enterprise, social entrepreneurs, social impact  
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