Kellogg MBA Essays 2021-2022
The following two essays are required of all applicants:
1. Kellogg’s purpose is to educate, equip and inspire brave leaders who create lasting value. Provide a recent example where you have demonstrated leadership and created value. What challenges did you face and what did you learn? (450 words)
Guidelines from Kellogg: We’re looking for those individuals who have found or plan to find unique ways to demonstrate the Kellogg purpose in their careers. As you consider leadership in particular, keep in mind that Kellogg was the school that pioneered the team-based learning model that is now ubiquitous among the top business schools. We want all of our students to be able to step up when their teams need them.
2. Values are what guide you in your life and work. What values are important to you and how have they influenced you? (450 words)
Guidelines from Kellogg: Our goal is to uncover what motivates and inspires you. What drives you? How will this make you a meaningful member of the Kellogg community?
Optional essay:
All applicants have the opportunity to provide explanations or clarification in Additional Information. Use this section if you think the person reviewing your application might have a few questions about one or more of your responses. This could include:
- Unexplained gaps in work experience
- Academic, GMAT or GRE performance
- Extenuating circumstances that we should be aware of when reviewing your application
1Y applicants will respond to additional questions:
Please discuss your post-MBA career goal, the current experience you will leverage to support the transition, and the Kellogg 1Y opportunities that will help you reach this goal. (250 words)
Video Essay:
Applicants have to answer the video essays after they submit their applications.These are due 96 hours after the application deadline.
Video essay 1: Please introduce yourself to the admissions committee.
Consider this your opportunity to share what you would want your future Kellogg classmates and our admissions committee to know about you. What makes you, you?
Video essay 2: What path are you interested in pursuing, how will you get there, and why is this program right for you?
This is an intentionally broad question so you can answer honestly and meaningfully. We want to know what set you en route to pursuing an MBA and why you’re choosing a particular Kellogg Full-Time Program.
Video essay 3: This question will be based on a challenge you’ve faced and what you’ve learned from it.
(You will have 20 seconds to think about the question and up to one minute to give your response. Your video essays should take about 20-25 minutes to complete)
DEADLINES:
Round 1: September 15, 2021
Round 2: January 5, 2022
Round 3: April 6, 2022
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Ideally, one of these should come from a current supervisor while the second can come from someone who can evaluate your professional performance and your managerial/leadership potential e.g. a former supervisor, previous employer, client.
The recommendation questions are:
- Kellogg has a diverse student body and values students who are inclusive and encouraging of others with differing perspectives and backgrounds. Please tell us about a time when you witnessed the candidate living these values. (300 words)
- How does the candidate’s performance compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (300 words)
- Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the candidate. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (250 words)
Reapplications:
If you have previously applied to Kellogg, you must submit a new online application with updated transcripts and resume.
Reapplicants have to submit a newly filled application form, along with new essay questions for that year.
In addition, there is a reapplicant essay. Reapplication essay: Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (250 words)
All candidates need to submit TWO new letters of recommendation. If using references from a previous Kellogg MBA application, please encourage them to include new information in their recommendation.
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