Waitlisted by Duke, Interview at Kellogg

I finally managed to apply to the following schools in Round 1. So far, I've been interviewed by Fuqua and I've been waitlisted there. I have an interview coming up for Kellogg at Chennai, which I've decided to schedule for next week.

S. No        Schools           Deadline         Notification       

1.       Duke-EA          19-Sep, Wed      30-Oct, Tue   
2.       Ross                 10-Oct, Wed      20-Dec, Thu        
3.       Tuck-EA           10-Oct, Wed      14-Dec, Fri         
4.       Kellogg             16-Oct, Tue        17-Dec, Mon    
5.       Cornell              17-Oct, Wed      19-Dec, Wed      
6.       CMU                22-Oct, Mon      19-Dec, Wed  

Duke EA and Kellogg 1

Submitted Duke EA application and Part 1 of the Kellogg Application today.

Kellogg Essay Topics

The 2012-2013 Northwestern/Kellogg essay topics have been announced!. This year’s essays are below:

1. Discuss moments or influences in your personal life that have defined who you are today. (500 word limit)
2. What have been your most significant leadership experiences? What challenges did you face, and what impact did you have? This is your opportunity to explain how you Think Bravely (personally and/or professionally). (500 word limit)
3. Imagine yourself at your Kellogg graduation. What career will you be preparing to enter, and how have the MBA and Kellogg helped you get there? (Please answer in terms of your program choice: One-Year, Two-Year, MMM, JD-MBA) (500 word limit)
4. What one interesting or fun fact would you want your future Kellogg classmates to know about you? (25 words or less)

 Re-Applicants Only
Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (400 word limit). Please note: re-applicants are required to answer this question in addition to #1-4.

Additional Information (Optional)
If needed, use this section to briefly describe any extenuating circumstances (e.g. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, etc.) (No word limit)

For more information, visit Kellogg’s admissions website.

Kellogg Deadlines

The 2012-2013 Northwestern/Kellogg deadlines have been announced! This year’s deadlines are below:

Round 1
Application Part I
Off-Campus Interview Request Deadline: September 19, 2012
On-Campus Interview Request Deadline: October 16, 2012
On-Campus Interview Completed By: December 1, 2012
Application Part II
Deadline: October 16, 2012
Notification: December 17, 2012

Round 2
Application Part I
Off-Campus Interview Request Deadline: December 4, 2012
On-Campus Interview Request Deadline: January 3, 2013
On-Campus Interview Completed By: March 2, 2013
Application Part II
Deadline: January 3, 2013
Notification: March 21, 2013

Round 3
Application Part I
Off-Campus Interview Request Deadline: April 3, 2013
On-Campus Interview Request Deadline: April 10, 2013
On-Campus Interview Completed By: April 26, 2013
Application Part II
Deadline: April 10, 2013
Notification: May 15, 2013

For more information, visit Kellogg’s admissions website.