FAQ 2007 Essay Questions General Questions About the Kellogg School of Management Programs - What type of MBA programs does the Kellogg School of Management offer?
- What full-time options are available at Kellogg?
- What is the One-Year (1Y) Program?
- What are the requirements for the One-Year (1Y) Program?
- How can I learn more about the Kellogg School's full-time MBA programs?
- What is the cost of the full-time MBA program? Is financial aid available?
Application Requirements - What materials are required to submit an application to the Kellogg School of Management?
- What are the minimum requirements for the GMAT, GPA and number of years of work experience?
- How does the interview process work?
- I received an email informing me my interview was waived. What does this mean and am I at a disadvantage?
- Who should write my letter of recommendation?
- Based on my work experience, academic performance and test scores, am I a competitive candidate for your program? Can you describe what you're looking for in a candidate?
Applying to Kellogg - What are the Kellogg School's application and interview deadlines for entry in Fall 2007?
- Is there any advantage to applying in Round 1, 2 or 3?
- What is the difference between Part I and Part II of the application?
- Where and how do I check the status of my application?
- How and when are decisions released?
- Does Kellogg accept paper applications, and will I be at a disadvantage for not applying online?
- Does Kellogg accept corrections or supplemental materials to an application that already has been submitted?
- How do I notify Kellogg of changes in my contact or employment information?
- Does Kellogg offer deferrals?
International Applicants - I am an international student who graduated with an undergraduate degree from a 3-year program. Am I still eligible to apply?
- What is the minimum TOEFL score required for an international applicant?
- Who is required to take the TOEFL?
- Does Kellogg offer TOEFL waivers?
- Does Kellogg offer financial aid to international students?
Student Life, Diversity and Housing - What do students do outside the classroom at the Kellogg School?
- Does Kellogg have any clubs or groups for students’ significant others/spouses and children?
- What type of housing is available to Kellogg students?
Career Management Center - Where can I learn more about your placement statistics and companies that recruit at Kellogg?
General Questions About the Kellogg School of Management Programs |
What type of MBA programs does the Kellogg School of Management offer? The Kellogg School of Management offers several degree and non-degree program options for professionals in various stages of their career. In addition to the full-time MBA program, Kellogg offers a Part-time MBA, Executive MBA, International Executive MBA, Doctoral programs (PhD) and non-degree Executive Education programs. Kellogg does not offer distance-learning programs. For more information on any of these programs, click here. What full-time options are available at Kellogg? Kellogg offers several options for pursuing a full-time MBA, including a One-Year (1Y) program, a traditional Two-Year (2Y) MBA program, a fully integrated two-year MBA/MEM dual-degree program through the Master of Management and Manufacturing Program (MMM) and joint-degree programs including a JD-MBA and MD-MBA. Transfer credits are not accepted in any of the full-time programs. Click here to see a full description of the Kellogg School's full-time programs. back to top What is the One-Year (1Y) Program? The One-Year MBA Program is an accelerated MBA program for candidates who have clear and consistent career goals and have completed the requisite coursework either through undergraduate or graduate coursework. This program also allows students to return to the work force quickly while minimizing the amount of repetitive coursework. A section of students take courses designed to complement their undergraduate business studies in the summer and join the second-year class in September for three quarters of electives. Like Two-Year students, One-Year students may complete multiple majors; the majority of One-Years choose two or three concentrations. The One-Year Program does not include an internship and is best suited for those with clear and consistent career goals. What are the requirements for the One-Year Program? While most 1Y students have undergraduate business degrees, the 1Y program is open to both undergraduate business majors and non-business majors. All candidates must have graduated within the last seven years and must have completed accounting and at least five of the following six courses: finance, marketing, operations, statistics, economics, and organizational behavior. The seventh course may be completed upon enrollment as a non-credit class, either during the summer quarter or as an additional class during the fall quarter at our downtown Chicago campus through the part-time MBA program. The scheduling of the class will be determined by the Student Affairs Office depending on timing and availability. The Office of Admissions will determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis by reviewing transcripts and work experience for candidates who do not have the requisite coursework; however, preference is given to those who fulfill the academic eligibility requirements. Candidates should submit supporting information to the Office of Admissions to determine eligibility prior to applying and include the phrase “1Y Eligibility.”
How can I learn more about the Kellogg School's full-time MBA programs? In addition to reviewing our FAQ site, we invite you to do the following: Download or request a Kellogg Viewbook - The Kellogg School's Viewbook explains in greater detail Kellogg programs, academics, faculty and student life. Click here. Review our class profile – For more information on class characteristics, GMAT, undergraduate profile and geographic representation of our current students, click here. Meet alumni in your local area – We invite you to meet our alumni by attending our off-campus receptions hosted in various cities throughout the United States and worldwide. Most events allow candidates to meet with both an admissions representative and Kellogg alumni. Reservations may be required for some events. For a list of upcoming events, click here. Visit our campus – We welcome and encourage prospective candidates to visit the school. Visitors can observe classes, attend an information session conducted by an admissions officer, participate in a student-led tour and meet current students. No appointments are necessary. For more information, click here.
What is the cost of the full-time MBA program? Is financial aid available? Tuition for the 2006-2007 academic year for the Two-Year (2Y) and MMM Programs is $41,115. Tuition for the 2006-2007 academic year for the One-Year (1Y) Program is $54,820. Past increases have ranged from 5 percent to 8 percent each year. Kellogg is committed to enrolling the most qualified students, regardless of their ability to pay. Approximately 75 percent of the students currently enrolled receive financial aid. For more information on program costs and financial aid, click here. back to top Application Requirements What materials are required to submit an application to the Kellogg School of Management? The following materials are required:
Data Form and essays Transcript(s) Two Career Progress Surveys (letter of recommendation) Request for either an on-campus or off-campus interview GMAT score TOEFL score, if applicable Resume Kellogg Honor Code $225 (USD) application fee
What are the minimum requirements for the GMAT, GPA and number of years of work experience? Kellogg has no minimum requirements for the GMAT or GPA. The average GMAT is 700, with approximately 75 percent of our enrolled students scoring between 650 and 740. The GMAT is just one criterion in the admissions process and is not the only indicator for success in business school. GMAT scores are valid for five years from the testing date to the application deadline to which you are applying. Although we have no minimum requirements for work experience, the average number of years of work experience is approximately five years. Because the Admissions Committee believes previous work experience greatly enriches one’s experience in the classroom, we recommend that candidates have at least two years of full-time work experience to be able to participate fully in classroom discussions and group projects. How does the interview process work? All applicants are required to request an on-campus or off-campus interview, both of which carry equal weight in the evaluation process. The interview allows applicants to present their candidacy in a more personal manner and to learn more about the Kellogg School. All interviews are conducted from the resume only. We view the interview as an independent assessment; therefore, the application is not reviewed by the interviewer. Although Kellogg makes every attempt to interview all applicants, heavy demand in certain locations may require that we waive the interview so as not to delay the review of the application. Candidates whose interviews are waived should not feel at a disadvantage. Their application will receive the same consideration as the applications of those who were granted an interview. To schedule an on-campus interview, call the Admissions Office at 847-491-3308. During our peak season, appointments may fill four to six weeks in advance. You are not required to submit an application prior to scheduling an interview. On-campus interviews last approximately 30 minutes. Candidates should dress in professional attire and bring a current resume. Local candidates should request an off-campus interview. Because local candidates may likely have more flexibility and opportunities to visit campus, we reserve on-campus interviews to better serve candidates who must travel to visit the school. To schedule an off-campus interview, please complete and submit Part I of the Kellogg application. Submitting Part I of your application prior to the official deadline is preferred and allows for your interview request to be processed in a timely manner. Please be aware that your alumni interview request may take up to six weeks to process if submitted after the date provided on the application deadlines chart. However, you are still able to submit Part I up to the completed application deadline date. Be sure to check the box requesting an off-campus interview. In approximately two to six weeks upon receipt of Part I by the Admissions Office, applicants will be notified of their interview assignment by email. We will provide the name and contact information of a Kellogg Alumni Interviewer or invite you to attend a Kellogg Interview Day, an event at which a number of local area alumni interviewers conduct interviews on a designated date. Please note that applicants must receive notification directly from our office to contact an interviewer or attend a Kellogg Interview Day. We ask candidates to send an email to: ksm-aao@kellogg.northwestern.edu confirming completion of off-campus interviews only. back to top I received an email informing me that my interview was waived. What does this mean, and am I at a disadvantage? There are times when interviews are waived due to unusually heavy demand or remote location. Interview waivers have no bearing on admission decisions. They are based purely on geographic availability of alumni interviewers. If we feel an interview would be helpful in further assessing a candidate or would significantly aid in rendering a decision, we will contact the applicant to schedule a telephone interview. Applicants may not request a telephone interview; we will invite waived candidates for telephone interviewers throughout each application round. Many of our admitted students initially received an interview waiver and were subsequently contacted for a telephone interview. Who should write my letters of recommendation? Ideally, one of your letters of reccomendation, or Career Progress Surveys (CPS), should be written by your current supervisor or manager. The second letter of recommendation also should be from someone who can objectively evaluate your professional performance as well as managerial and leadership potential, such as a former supervisor, previous employer, client, etc. If you are unable to ask a current supervisor or manager for a letter of recommendation, please include a brief statement regarding your choice in the Additional Information section of Part 2 of the application. back to top Based on my work experience, academic performance and test scores, am I a competitive candidate for your program? Can you describe what you're looking for in a candidate? Because our process is holistic and takes into consideration many factors beyond data points, we cannot surmise one’s chances for acceptance based on test scores and work experience alone. Applications receive a thoughtful and thorough review by a committee of staff and trained students. Although we do evaluate test scores, scholastic ability and work experience, we are also interested in learning more about one’s values and motivations. We also assess other characteristics such as maturity, leadership, personal character and potential contribution to the Kellogg community. The Admissions Office can assist with questions regarding the full-time programs and the application process, but we are unable to offer prescriptive advice or recommendations regarding one’s candidacy. For more information on the class characteristics for our entering class, please review the class profile here. Applying to Kellogg What are The Kellogg School's application and interview deadlines for Fall 2007? | | Application Received by | AND | Campus Interview Conducted by | OR | Alumni Interview Requested by | Decision Released by- | | Round 1 | Oct. 20, 2006 | | Dec. 18, 2006 | | Oct. 6, 2007 | Jan. 8, 2007 | | Round 2 | Jan. 5, 2007 | | Mar. 9, 2007 | | Dec. 22, 2006 | March 26, 2007 | | Round 3 | March 9, 2007 | | April 16, 2007 | | Feb. 23, 2007 | May 7, 2007 |
Online applications must be submitted before midnight Central Time. Paper applications and supplemental materials for the online applications must be received by the application deadline date before the close of business at 5 p.m. Central Time. |