Kellogg School of Management
Application Deadlines for 2024-2025 / Class of 2027
Round 1
Application Deadline: September 11, 2024
Decision Notification: December 11, 2024
Round 2
Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
Decision Notification: March 26, 2025
Round 3
Application Deadline: April 2, 2025
Decision Notification: May 7, 2025
Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. CST the day of the deadline.
2024-2025 Kellogg School of Management - MBA Essay Questions
Kellogg is unique in that we ask you to complete written essays as part of the application as well as video essays. This is your chance to tell us why you think Kellogg is the right place for you. Take some time to think through the experiences that led you here and how they have shaped where you want to go.
Written Essays
- Intentionality is a key aspect of what makes our graduates successful Kellogg leaders. Help us understand your journey by articulating your motivations for pursuing an MBA, the specific goals you aim to achieve, and why you believe now is the right moment. Moreover, share why you feel Kellogg is best suited to serve as a catalyst for your career aspirations and what you will contribute to our community of lifelong learners during your time here.(450 words)
2. Kellogg leaders are primed to tackle challenges everywhere, from the boardroom to their neighborhoods. Describe a specific professional experience where you had to make a difficult decision. Reflecting on this experience, identify the values that guided your decision-making process and how it impacted your leadership style.(450 words)
Video Essays 2023-2024
We’ve read your essays, we’ve read your resume — now we want you to bring all that to life in a video. Show us the person behind all those carefully crafted words.
The video will be comprised of three questions, each designed to help you showcase your personality and share some of the experiences that brought you here today.
Some things to keep in mind as you prepare to complete this section:
- Video essays are due 96 hours after the application deadline.
- A video essay link will appear on your Application Status Page after you submit your application and payment.
- You will need an internet-connected computer with a webcam and microphone.
- The video should take about 20-25 minutes to complete, which includes time for setup.
- Video essay 1: Please introduce yourself to the admissions committee.
- Video essay 2: What path are you interested in pursuing, how will you get there, and why is this program right for you?
- Video essay 3: This question will be based on a challenge you've faced and what you've learned from it.
Visit the Kellog admissions website for more application information.
Disclaimer: the information provided on this page is for reference only. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the admissions website link provided above to confirm essay prompts, deadlines, and other application information.