Northwestern MBA / Kellogg School of Management / Kellogg MBA
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647
19.9%
714
3.52
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MBA Application Deadlines
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| Round 1 |
10/18/11 |
09/22/11 |
10/18/11 |
12/19/11 |
03/06/12 |
| Round 2 |
01/10/12 |
12/14/11 |
01/10/12 |
03/26/12 |
05/01/12 |
| Round 3 |
04/05/12 |
03/22/12 |
04/27/12 |
05/14/12 |
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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 12/03/11; round 2 applicants must complete their interview by 03/03/12; round 3 applicants must complete their interview by 04/27/12.
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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: $250
MBA Essay Questions
Fall 2012 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 a time you had to inspire a reluctant individual or group....
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People may be surprised to learn that I....
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The riskiest personal or professional decision 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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Please comment on the candidate's career performance and impact on the organization. Cite specific examples. (e.g. ranking relative to others in the industry, progression within the organization, evidence of initiative and goal orientation).
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Evaluate the candidate's demonstrated leadership and potential (e.g. ability to influence others and advocate for his or her ideas, smart risks he or she has taken, ability to deal with ambiguity).
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What do you perceive to be the candidate's weaknesses? Provide an example of how the candidate has dealt with constructive feedback and efforts made to address these weaknesses.
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What observations do you have about the candidate's interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with and support others (e.g. maturity, self-awareness, listening skills, sense of humor, respect for different viewpoints)?
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Please comment on the candidate's intellectual and problem solving abilities (e.g. analytical and quantitative skills, creativity, curiosity). |
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