2008 Kellogg Essay Questions

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All applicants are required to answer questions 1, 2 and 3 in addition to 2 of the essays in question 4.

1.) All applicants must complete A OR B as appropriate:

A - Master of Business Administration applicants only: Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing a graduate degree at Kellogg (one-two pages double spaced).

B - Master of Management and Manufacturing applicants only: Briefly assess your career progress to date. How does the MMM program meet your educational needs and career goals? (one to two pages double spaced).

2.) Each of our applicants is unique. Describe how your background, values, academics, activities and/or leadership skill swill enhance the experience of other Kellogg students. (one to two pages double spaced).

3.) How have your past and current leadership experiences prepared you for Kellogg? What leadership areas are you hoping to develop through your MBA experience?

4.) Applicants must answer 2 of the below essays. (Re-applicants must answer question 4D and 1 other essay).

4A - Outside of work I…
4B - I wish the Admissions Committee had asked me…
4C - Describe the most challenging professional relationship you have faced and how you handled it.
4D - (Required essay for re-applicants only)—Since your previous application, what are the steps you’ve taken to strengthen your candidacy?