Should kryzak finish his Kellogg Application?

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Haha, river, don't kill me. I'm just throwing this out there. I will most likely still finish the application, since I'm so close, but if all motivation dies after my first admit (UCLA), there is the possibility of not completing it. I will list my analysis here, and maybe I'll learn some new arguments one way or the other from my esteemed and loved colleagues at GMATClub. Pros for completing the application: - Kellogg is a great school, great fit, top 5 name brand - I submitted my $225 fee already with Part I (grr...) - My 2 recommenders already submitted their recs - I finished all the application already (except for essays) - I spent the money and time flying to Chicago to visit Kellogg (and GSB) and did really enjoy my time at Kellogg (and also talking to rhyme at GSB) - I get to have a chance to go to the same school as river and a bunch of others in the Chicago area - My essays just need reworking to fit Kellogg's questions. - Bragging rights if I get in to a UE (this is a low priority, but thought I just throw it out there

) Cons for completing the application: - As great as Kellogg is, the weather there makes me think twice - I would only pick Kellogg over UCLA, and even then, a tough choice because of the "fit" issue with my future goals (entrepreneurship, business in Asia, living in Cali, powerful entrepreneurship center, etc...). Haas and Stanford would win hands down, so less than a 50% chance I would go to Kellogg now (if I get in), and might drop even more if I can manage another admit. - I still need to write 5 essays, albeit the content is mostly there, just need the flow and why Kellogg. - I can declare my application life over if I choose not to apply to Kellogg

Feel free to comment, and I appreciate your help!

toDoorNot · Answer

You might as well finish the application since you have paid the fees. 

Personally, i feel bad if i dont apply, when my recommenders have done their bit.

riverripper · Answer

You already paid, recs are done, just have to package your essays together...but they are going to take a lot less time since you have so much stuff to work from. 

Even if you dont do your best app and dont pull off an admit then you have UCLA in your backpocket. If you get in you have the chance to decide after student admit weekends, and can always use a K admit in an attempt to get some $$ from UCLA. 

I think a lot of importance in entrepreneurship is the connection you make. Kellogg has a pretty large class, and an impressive network. Besides Kellogg has tons of love for GMATclub moderators, so you have a great chance of getting in.

kryzak · Answer

haha, good stuff toDoorNot and river. Yeah, that's my thinking. I like to have a choice (and go to admit weekends) if I get into more schools, and the scholarship thing is actually a GREAT point that I forgot. UCLA does give 25% of its class scholarships, up to full-rides. So I could leverage a Kellogg admit (if I get in) for that if Haas and Stanford don't pan out.

riverripper · Answer

The weather isn't that bad in Chicago anyways...just buy some warm clothes and the Mrs. a pair of uggs for christmas.

bherronp · Answer

I voted yes. For one thing, you already spent the money. So why not at least make them read your essays. Also, we all believe you have a shot at Haas and Stanford, but with the small size of those programs, you could get unlucky. So if you'd got to Kellogg over UCLA (which you say you would) then I would apply.

clobo · Answer

Yes! As you have already paid and completed part I. I won't hurt unless you really want to go to UCLA.

mNeo · Answer

I voted "Yes" simply for the reason that you aren't sure if UCLA is ahead of Kellogg for your plans. In that case, finish what you started and then take all the remaining time to research the merits of K and UCLA to pick one school (Once you get an admit in K also, of course). You also owe it to your recommenders to finish your K application.

kryzak · Answer

good stuff, thank you all for your comments and support. Now I just have to actually finish my essays, haha!

aviroop · Answer

I voted yes.... but judging by the incessant poker playing u r gonna do and the visible shaking u did while driving with me.. I need to rethink and put it as maybe...

But its all the admit feeling..

Go and kill Kellogg

Happy hunting

lanter1 · Answer

would you rather go to Northwestern or UCLA...there is your answer.

kryzak · Answer

lanter1, the answer is "I don't know". UCLA makes more sense, but Kellogg is a great school. If it were Haas vs Kellogg, then I would have dropped Kellogg's apps already.

riverripper · Answer

You answered your own question...if you dont know apply and figure it out if you get into Kellogg but dont get into Haas or Stanford.

lanter1 · Answer

Give yourself options.

casbroker · Answer

Apply so you have no regrets in the future.

branson · Answer

does that really work out? leverage an admit to one school to get some scholarship dough from another?

if so, HOW?

thanks.

casbroker · Answer

So what's the verdict?

kryzak · Answer

haha, the verdict is I've been working on my Kellogg essays the past day or two. It's turning out to be a bit easier than I thought, since I have all the material I need, just need to reorganize them and write better transitions to answer the specific questions (very important!) that Kellogg raises. 

Thanks to all again for your comments and support of me finishing the app. Hopefully Kellogg will like me enough to admit me come next spring!

As for financial aid, that's probably a question you should post in the "Comprehensive Financial Aid" forum?

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