Northwestern / Kellogg MBA News (2024)

Published: May 28, 2024

Real Humans of BCG: Carmen Del Valle, Northwestern Kellogg MBA ’23, Management Consultant

Carmen Del Valle was passionate about her work helping historically marginalized and underserved people find success. To enhance her decision-making and quantitative skills and broaden her perspective on problem-solving, she decided to pursue an MBA. In this Real Humans: Alumni, Del Valle tells us how Northwestern Kellogg met both her short-term goals of getting into…Read more

Published: May 24, 2024

Fridays from the Frontline: Building Climate Capable Leaders at the 2024 Kellogg Climate Conference

In this Fridays from the Frontline, we get an inside look at the 2024 Kellogg Climate Conference from two current Northwestern Kellogg MBA students, Nandita Baloo and Chris Basara, who co-chaired the event. Read on to learn about the robust offerings and networking opportunities during the conference, all with the aim of strategizing for a…Read more

Published: May 6, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Rounds 3 and 4 Underway. Round 3 decisions are beginning to roll out. Monday, May 6, CMU / Tepper has its Round 4 application deadline. Tuesday, May 7, Cambridge / Judge…Read more

Published: April 23, 2024

In this installment of Real Humans: Alumni, we meet Danny Concha, who earned an MBA Northwestern Kellogg and became a strategy and operations program manager at Google. Choosing Kellogg due to its job placement history, location in the Chicago area, and inclusive, fun culture, Concha found that the school’s leadership courses and resources have served…Read more

Published: April 22, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 3 and Deferred Admissions We are now completed the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and have moved on to Round 3. Monday, April 22, UNC / Kenan-Flagler is…Read more

Published: April 12, 2024

‘Big Tech’ Hiring Declined for Class of 2023 MBA Graduates

Tech jobs have been a popular choice for MBA candidates since the early 2000s – gradually becoming one of the top three career paths that many business school graduates pursue (along with consulting and finance). In this analysis, we take a closer look at which leading MBA programs managed to place their graduates into tech…Read more

Published: April 9, 2024

The 2024 U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings rolled out and we’re taking a closer look at the Best Business School list. Stanford GSB jumps five spots from last year to join The Wharton School in the top spot. These two replace last year’s #1 school, Chicago Booth, which now ranks third along with Northwestern…Read more

Published: April 1, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Late Round deadlines amid Round 2 notifications. We are now completing the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and Round 3 application deadlines continue. Monday, April 1, NYU / Stern…Read more

Published: March 26, 2024

Clear Admit MBA Fair 2024 – May 15th, Chicago

Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in downtown Chicago to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited! Date: Wednesday, May 15th Time: 5:00-8:30 pm Location: LM Studio, 808 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Timing5:20 –…Read more

Published: March 25, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 2 decisions amid Round 3 deadlines We are now moving to the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Monday, March 25, Dartmouth /…Read more

Published: March 22, 2024

Here’s What to Consider When Financing Your MBA in 2024

Partner Content We asked our friends at Juno to share their wisdom on financing the MBA. Nicolas Echegaray, Wharton MBA 21’ and Juno’s General Manager, shared the following to help recent MBA Admits better prepare for their upcoming programs. If you haven’t done so already, consider joining Juno’s MBA student loan negotiation group (free and…Read more

Published: March 22, 2024

From B-School to MBB: Strategy Consulting Jobs Placement at Leading MBA Programs

Take a closer look at MBB consulting jobs placement out of the best MBA programs. MBA graduates continue to seek out management consulting jobs for the opportunity to provide strategic advice to business leaders operating large companies. Jobs at leading strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey, Bain and BCG (known as the MBB) are particularly…Read more

Published: March 18, 2024

M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Finance Careers

MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs…Read more

Published: February 28, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GMAT Scores at Top U.S. MBA Programs

See where your GMAT score lands among the top U.S. MBA programs, as we report the average GMAT scores in the chart below. If you have yet to take the GMAT, you can also get a sense of what score you need to target. Business school admissions use the GMAT score as a sign of…Read more

Published: February 22, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GRE Scores by Top U.S. Business Schools

Average GRE scores by business school can provide applicants with a sense of the rigor of the MBA program, expectations of the adcom and general competitiveness of the applicant pool. While the GMAT used to be the only accepted admissions exam at leading MBA programs, many have opened up to other options, including the GRE.…Read more

Published: February 20, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of U.S. Minorities at Top U.S. Business Schools

The percentage of U.S. minorities at top U.S. business schools can provide a sense of the diversity you will find in your MBA program. Business school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and self-identify as African American or Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic American or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or…Read more

Published: February 15, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: International Student Statistics

International students statistics can showcase an element of diversity at leading business schools. In the chart below, see the percentage of international students at U.S. business schools. U.S. Business School % International Arizona State University W.P. School of Business 39% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 53% Columbia Business School 47% Cornell UniversitySC Johnson…Read more

Published: February 13, 2024

TheFinancial Times (FT) released its rankings of the 100 best Global MBA programs for 2024. The Wharton School, which failed to make an appearance in the ranking last year, takes the top spot. Top Ten Overall Here are the top 10 MBA programs of The Financial Times 2024 Global MBA rankings (2023 positions are in…Read more

Published: February 13, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Women MBA Students

Over the past decade, the percentage of women MBA students has been on the rise across leading business schools. USC Marshall was the first leading business school to achieve gender parity while others have achieved or continue to strive for that benchmark. The Forté Foundation has also consistently reported that women are either gaining or…Read more

Published: February 12, 2024

Chill conversation with current student. Questions asked: – Tell me about yourself. – Why Kellogg? – Tell me about a time that you had to work with someone who thought differently than you. – What are you most proud of?Read more

Published: February 8, 2024

Overall casual and friendly interview that mostly covered the basics like walk me through your resume, career goals, why MBA, why Kellogg, time when you demonstrated leadership, what do you want to improve in terms of leadership, any questions for me. Had a pleasant experience overall.Read more

Published: February 6, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in the U.S.

In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the total cost of a full-time MBA per year at U.S. schools. Tuition comprises most of the cost of each program. Other factors, including room and board, program fees, books and supplies, health insurance, transportation and other expenses, have been added to provide the total…Read more

Published: February 5, 2024

1) Walk me through your resume. 2) What’s your biggest accomplishment? 3) Leadership example. 4) Describe leadership style. 5) Bad team experience. 6) Why Kellogg? Mostly similar to other expected questions!Read more

Published: February 1, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Class Size of Top U.S. MBA Programs

Business schools come in all shapes and sizes and the class size of top MBA programs can be a factor in considering fit. From networking to a tight-knit culture to campus opportunities, class size can reveal much about an MBA program. No matter which program you choose, the top MBA programs strive to ensure relationship…Read more

Published: January 22, 2024

Interviewed with alum, fairly formal. Lasted about 20 minutes. 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership. 3. Tell me about your leadership style. 4. Why MBA? 5. Why Kellogg? 6. How will you contribute to the program? 7. Short-term / Long-term goal? 8. Open Question – Tell…Read more

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May 28, 2024 8:36pm ET

Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Ex-Strategy Consultant, Current Corporate Strategist

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consumer Goods, Entrepreneurship, Other Companies: PepsiCo, Other

Notes:

Thanks so much for featuring me on ApplyWire a couple years ago! It was unreal to hear my profile get featured by THE Graham and Alex!

I have now have an updated profile now for the Clear Admit team. I've also been listening pretty regularly to the podcast -- you guys keep me MOTIVATED! Congrats on the BIG events the Clear Admit team has launched recently btw!

More about me and my app:

I'm looking to apply Round 1 this year (enrolling Class of 2025)

My top schools include GSB, HBS, Wharton followed by Kellogg, Booth, CBS, SOM (order reflects priority). Not sure if I should go HSW only for round 1 then round 2 expand to all schools? Would love input here from the experts!

Overall, I'm not sure how "strong" I would be vs. applicants for H/S/W and would love input on how to really increase my odds for these top schools. Thank you again for all you guys do for us MBA hopefuls!

Demographics: American born Asian female, from a first generation low income background (for more context on FGLI: I am first to be born in the US after my parents were displaced by the Vietnam war...we were on foodstamps in my childhood; mom was disabled after I was born, dad worked blue collar jobs all his life; I ran a small arts and crafts business in middle school to high school to have money for food, supplies, and some "for fun" things)

Education: top 50 private university

Work experience: previously management consulting (Strategy and Operations), most recently corporate strategist for a top firm most MBBs exit to

Leadership: extensive leadership experience via DEI extracurriculars from college to all the companies I've worked for. I've have 6 leadership positions largely in the DEI space (and sports), including being a council member / founder / leader / co leader of established DEI work & non work organizations (all are career & women centric / minority centric / first gen low income centric)

Community involvement: in a women centric volunteering organization since graduation + first gen low income volunteer work to help college / high school students

Test scores: currently scoring ~320 with about 1-3 months to go for my 1st GRE test (am almost certain that I can score 330+ by my third test in August if I really push myself)

GPA: ~3.50; 2 business majors; worked part time (work study) during my time as a student. Went through family difficulties as FGLI student throughout highschool into college (and now), family & undiagnosed health complications resulted in much lower GPA in certain classes than intended (though I still graduated with honors --- is this something I write about in my optional essay given some low grades are from my business classes?)

Why an MBA: career progression in corporate strategy in the short - medium term (I'll likely stay in my company / current industry without sponsorship) // validate that this is the "right" career path for me"; in the long long term, I may start a company in the consumer goods space but that is very TBD and something I won't mention in the app.

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May 27, 2024 12:20am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: SWE, Sales

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Accenture, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, McKinsey, PWC, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Tesla

Notes:

Bachelor of Engineering in IT from India from a Tier-1 Engineering college. 3 YOE as a SW Engg, 3.5 YOE in Business Management. Moved to Canada, 3.5 YOE in Sales. GMAT FE - 675 (100%ile in Q, 51% in V, 90th in D). Canadian citizen now.
My goal is consulting - generalist consulting/tech consulting leveraging my tech, business, and sales experience.
ECs - was a part of University soccer team, participated in Amateur regional soccer leagues, won numerous sports competition at school as well as at work. Was elected as a part of 9 member student council of the University (14K+ students). Co-convener Sports committee in College.
I am more inclined towards 1 year FT programs at MIT, Kellogg, Stanford, INSEAD but open to 2 year FT as well.
Would love your tips and advice.

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May 26, 2024 9:00pm ET

Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Duke / Fuqua, Indiana / Kelley, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Rice / Jones, UCLA Anderson, UPenn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Entrepreneurship

Post-MBA Target Industry: Entrepreneurship

Notes:

Two STEM bachelors degrees
PhD in STEM
Founder of VC backed startup for past 7 years
Many prestigious awards
Took GRE in past (323, Q-164, V-159) (didn't study, so if I need to I could probably bring it up, but I hate tests and want to avoid if at all possible)
Looking for online/EMBA programs as I learn while I lead my startup

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May 26, 2024 4:52am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Investment banking, followed by startup

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain, BCG, McKinsey

Notes:

Hey all!

I graduated from a US undergrad program in 2021 (the University of Notre Dame Mendoza) where I got a BBA in Finance. Post that, I moved to the West Coast to work as an IB analyst for a tech coverage group of a well-known investment bank. I then decided to make quite a significant career change, moving to Mumbai, India (my hometown) to work as the Chief of Staff to the CEO of an early-stage fintech. The fintech specializes in corporate credit card and payables solutions (similar to Brex or Ramp in the US).

My GRE score is 331 (Q164, V167).

My short-term goal is to work in consulting, combining my valuation experience in IB with my on-the-ground experience at my current startup role, to add asymmetric value to technology clients. Long-term, I want to move over to the buyside, actually sourcing and managing tech investments as a VC / angel.

I would like to attend a T-15 MBA program in the US.

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May 25, 2024 9:26pm ET

Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, Minnesota / Carlson, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, UVA / Darden

Pre-MBA Career: Product Management

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Bain, BCG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, McKinsey, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft

Notes:

Recent grad looking to apply to UVA's deferred MBA program (ideally with 4 years of work experience at time of matriculation) and then to the following schools (ranked by preference) if that doesn't work out. My ideal location is anywhere along the east coast, but that isn't a super large factor.
- HBS/GSB
- Fuqua/Kellogg/Darden
- Ross/Carlson

My background is in product management, but looking to pivot into strategy after MBA. Substantial leadership experience in college. Would love any tips or advice!

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