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Understanding the Kellogg Interview Format

Overview of Kellogg’s behavioral interview and how it reflects the school’s culture and values.

Common Questions & Response Frameworks

Common Questions & Response Frameworks

Common Kellogg Interview Questions

A bank of common Kellogg-specific behavioral interview questions designed to help you practice articulating your experiences and demonstrate leadership.

STAR Response Worksheet

A guided worksheet to help you structure impactful interview answers using the STAR framework, highlighting your actions, results, and leadership in a clear, compelling way.

Selecting and Guiding Recommenders

Learn how to choose the right recommender and equip them with stories that align with Kellogg’s leadership criteria.

Awards & Activities

A tactical guide to highlighting your leadership, impact, and global experiences in Kellogg’s awards and activities sections.

Final Application Checklist

A step-by-step checklist to help you review and finalize every component of your Kellogg application.

Building a Kellogg-Ready Resume

Transform your resume from a job summary into a leadership showcase that highlights collaboration, impact, and growth potential.

Resume Template

An editable template designed to help you showcase impact, leadership, and clarity across every bullet point.

Resume Example

A proven Kellogg-ready resume example.

Power Verbs for MBA Applications

A curated list of impactful action verbs to help you write stronger, results-driven essays and resumes that convey leadership, initiative, and impact.

Core MBA Story Worksheet

A step-by-step worksheet that helps you articulate your core MBA story to connect your past experiences, goals, and values into a compelling narrative.

Kellogg Essay Walkthroughs

Detailed breakdown of Kellogg's core essays, how to structure your responses, and what they’re truly assessing.

Essay 1 Brainstorm & Structure Worksheet

A guided worksheet designed to help you brainstorm impactful stories, identify key themes, and structure your Kellogg essay 1 with clarity and purpose.

IB/PE Networking Tracker Tool

This networking tracker helps you organize and track outreach to investment banking and private equity professionals. It provides a structured way to log contacts, conversations, and follow-up actions throughout the recruiting process.

Essay 2 Brainstorm & Structure Worksheet

A guided worksheet designed to help you brainstorm impactful stories, identify key themes, and structure your Kellogg essay 2 with clarity and purpose.

Video Essay Guidance

Unique to Kellogg, the video essay is your chance to show personality, presence, and energy. Learn what makes a great response and how to prepare naturally.

Optional MBA Essay Example – Low GPA

MBA Optional Essay Example addressing a low GPA and mental health challenges. Asian Male.

CBS MBA Example Essays

CBS MBA successful example essays. Asian Male - Consulting.

Building a Strong Narrative

Learn a step-by-step framework for identifying your Kellogg “MBA Story”: your cohesive story across essays, resume, and interviews.