Kellogg School of Management 2011-2012 Essays, Deadlines
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management has released the admissions essays and application deadlines for the Class of 2014.
Kellogg Application Deadlines for Part 1: Off-Campus Interview Requests
Round 1
September 22, 2011 (October 18th for on-campus interviews)
Round 2
December 14, 2011 (January 10th for on-campus interviews)
Round 3
March 22, 2012 (April 5th for on-campus interviews)
Kellogg Application Deadlines for Part 2
Round 1
October 18, 2011
Round 2
January 10, 2012
Round 3
April 5, 2012
Essay #1
a) 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)
b) MMM Program applicants – Briefly assess your career progress to date. How do the unique characteristics of the MMM Program meet your educational needs and career goals? (600 word limit).
Essay #2
Describe your key leadership experiences and evaluate what leadership areas you hope to develop through your MBA experiences (600 word limit).
Essay #3
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).
Essay #4
Complete one of the following three questions or statements. (400 word limit)
Re-applicants have the option to answer a question from this grouping, but this is not required.
a) Describe a time you had to inspire a reluctant individual or group.
b) People may be surprised to learn that I…..
c) The riskiest personal or professional decision I ever made was…..
Required essay for re-applicants only – Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (400 word limit)
