How to be admitted into Kellogg

goose7856
Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:16:17 +0000

I have been reviewing the top MBA programs across the country and I think Kellogg is the school for me. I have visited in the past and the curriculum and exit opportunities match my career desires. I also like the idea of living in Chicago/Evanston for multiple reasons (some personal, some professional).

More specifically, I would like to do the MMM program which combines a Kellogg MBA and a McCormick MEM degree over the course of two years.

Here is what I have done up to this point:

School: Top 40 LAC; Business major, Major: 3.98, Overall: 3.94
Out of class activities: leadership throughout school in student government, fraternity, judicial boards, and class councils
Job: Big 4 Consulting, Performance

I focused my studies in accounting and will have my CPA by the time I am applying for graduate programs. I am also considering applying for the CMA (Certified Management Accountant), but the CPA exam is the first thing on my mind. Ideally, I would have both certifications when I apply to MBA programs.

GMAT: I have not taken it. I will do this post-other examinations. This is probably my biggest worry of my application–I do not know what to expect. I should test very well in the quant section more so than the verbal section. I am hoping to score a 700+ but anywhere from 650-720 seems reasonable.

Long Term Goal: I hope that the combination of an undergraduate Business degree, CPA, CMA, MBA (focus in strategy, operations, or analytical consulting), and a MEM (Design and Operations) in alliance with my previous work experience will allow me to rise through the ranks into a CEO, COO, or CFO position.

Any suggestions on ways to improve my application for the future would be greatly appreciated. TIA