Essays

1. Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing a graduate degree at Kellogg. (one to two pages double-spaced)
2. Describe how your background, values, academics, activities and/or leadership skills will enhance the experiences of other Kellogg students.(one to two pages double-spaced)
3. Describe your key leadership experiences and evaluate what leadership areas you hope to develop through your MBA experience? (one to two pages double-spaced)
4. Complete 2 of the 3 essays. (two to three double spaced paragraphs for each question). 
   • Describe a time when you had to motivate a reluctant individual or group.
   • I wish the Admissions Committee had asked me…
   • What do others admire about you?
   • (Required essay for re-applicants only)--Since your previous application, what are the steps you've taken to strengthen your candidacy?

*In addition to the first 3 required essay questions, all re-applicants must answer question 4D and one of the other essays from this grouping.

Optional Essay (Part of the application form)
If needed, use this area to describe any extenuating circumstances. (e.g. Unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance or significant weaknesses in your application.) (Please limit your response to 60 lines of text).

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Source: Kellogg MBA Application