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Awards & Activities
A tactical guide to highlighting your leadership, impact, and global experiences in Kellogg’s awards and activities sections.
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Why International Applicants Get Misread in the U.S. MBA Process
Telling Your Story
Build Your Own Personal Brand
Storytelling vs Reporting
Avoiding resume repetition, writing essays that resonate
Nailing the MBA Interview
In this panel, MBA admissions experts will share strategies to help you prepare for one of the most critical parts of the application process: the interview. From common question types and school-specific approaches to storytelling techniques and pitfalls to avoid, you’ll get insider perspectives from Oren M., Emily L., and Temi O. Whether you’re gearing up for Round 1 interviews or looking ahead to Round 2, this session will give you practical tips, proven frameworks, and the confidence to walk into your MBA interviews fully prepared.
Introduction to MBA Narrative Brainstorming
Learn to uncover and articulate your personal and professional story—clarifying what drives you, what you’ve done, and where you want to go—to form the foundation for your MBA applications.
Waitlist 101 Guide
• Mindset shift: from “waiting” to “strategic repositioning” • Common emotional pitfalls (panic, over-updating, disengagement) • How to maintain professionalism and perspective • Setting intentions for the next 4–8 weeks • Quick self-checklist: “Am I reacting or responding?”
Networking with Students & Alumni
Strategies for meaningful outreach to Kellogg students and alumni.
Harvard Business School Application
Full Harvard Application from student
MBA Interview Prep Guidelines
A concise MBA interview prep guide focused on storytelling, school fit, and nailing the questions that drive admissions decisions.
The 5 Toughest MBA Interview Questions
Slides from event on 1/8/26 - Get everything you need to answer the 5 toughest MBA interview questions, including sample answers!
Your Problem Statement: The Most Significant Issue You Care About Solving In Your Career
Identify the problem or opportunity that most motivates you and articulate how it connects to your long-term goals.
Columbia Business School: Essay Strategy
An overview of how to best approach Columbia Business School's application essays and how to stand out.
Three Tricky GRE Quant Questions
An overview of 3 tricky quant questions for the GRE.
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.
Final Application Checklist
A step-by-step checklist to help you review and finalize every component of your Kellogg application.
The Truth About Deferred MBA Essays: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why
In this session, Leland Coach Kristen H., a HBS and GSB deferred admit and expert in early-career MBA strategy, will pull back the curtain on what separates successful essays from forgettable ones. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to approach each essay prompt strategically — and how to make your essays stand out in a competitive Deferred MBA cycle.
Application Packaging
Story consistency across essays, résumé, interviews
Deferred MBA M7 Series: Stanford
Get an inside look at what Stanford GSB seeks in Deferred MBA candidates and how to bring your unique story to life. Expert Leland coach and GSB alum Ben L. will break down the qualities Stanford cares about most—impact, curiosity, and personal growth. You’ll leave with concrete strategies to articulate your values, achievements, and ambitions in a way that resonates with the GSB admissions committee.
UCLA Anderson Example Essay 2: Career Goals
This is an example essay of the Career Goals essay which asks for the short-term and long-term career goals of the applicant (150 word limit).
