Northwestern MBA / Kellogg School of Management / Kellogg MBA
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19.4%
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3.51
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MBA Application Deadlines
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| Round 1 |
10/14/10 |
09/24/10 |
10/14/10 |
12/20/10 |
03/07/11 |
| Round 2 |
01/11/11 |
12/15/10 |
01/11/11 |
03/28/11 |
05/03/11 |
| Round 3 |
04/07/11 |
03/24/11 |
04/07/11 |
05/16/11 |
3 weeks from
date of admission
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Candidates selecting an off-campus interview must submit Part I of the MBA Application (Data Form, Interview Request and Application Fee) by this date. Allow up to 6 weeks after submitting Part I to receive an interview assignment in your local area. When requesting an off campus interview, please specify your domestic zip code or international city/country to receive a match in a timely manner. |
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Candidates selecting an off-campus interview must submit Part I of the MBA Application (Data Form, Interview Request and Application Fee) by this date. Candidates should then contact the Kellog Admissions Office a minimum of 2 business days after submitting Part I to schedule their appointment. Round 1 applicants must complete their interview by 12/03/10; round 2 applicants must complete their interview by 03/05/11; round 3 applicants must complete their interview by 04/29/11.
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MBA Applications received after 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on each deadline date will be considered in the following round.
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: Two
# of Essays: Four (three long essays and one short essay)
Evaluative Interview: Recommended (Schedule appointment.)
Application Fee: $230
MBA Essay Questions
Fall 2011 Essay Questions
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MBA Program Applicants - Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing an MBA. (600-word limit) or
MMM Program Applicants - Briefly assess your career progress to date. How does the MMM Program meet your educational needs and career goals? (600-word limit)
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Describe your key leadership experiences and evaluate what leadership areas you hope to develop through your MBA experiences (600-word limit)
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Assume you are evaluating your application from the perspective of a student member of the Kellogg Admissions Committee. Why would you and your peers select you for admission, and what impact would you make as a member of the Kellogg community? (600-word limit)
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Complete one of the following three questions or statements - Optional for Reapplicants
(400-word limit):
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Describe an instance where you encountered resistance in a professional team setting. How did you address the situation?
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People may be surprised to learn that I ...
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The best mistake I ever made was ...
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(Required for Reapplicants) Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (400-word limit) |
MBA Recommendation Letters
Recommendations are to be uploaded online.
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What are the applicant's most outstanding attributes?
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What are the three areas of the applicant's professional performance that have improved the most in the time you have known him or her?
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What do you perceive to be the applicant's weaknesses?
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Please address the following components of the applicant. Cite specific examples where possible.
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Intellectual ability (e.g. analytical and quantitative skills, communication skills, creativity, curiosity)
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Career performance (e.g. responsibilities and progression relative to others in the industry, impact on organization)
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Career focus (e.g. clarity of post-degree plans, active participation in his or her own career development)
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Interpersonal skills (e.g. maturity, listening skills, team skills, sense of humor, respect for different viewpoints)
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Leadership experience and potential (e.g. ability to influence others, initiative, contribution beyond expected responsibilities, integrity) |
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