[sahiljain22]

Originally Posted by greenmist

Has anybody who earlier got a waiver for interview recieved an interview call.

Guys already done with interviews please share your interview experiences.

My interview was very very relaxed (with a member of the adcom). They were focussed on my background, trying to see what leadership and other experiences I had in my area of work as they ran down my resume. They also wanted to know what I was hoping to achieve at Kellogg.

[Forumposter]

Hey SahilJain22,

Was it a personal Interview ? Can you please share the sequence of questions ? It will be a good database for all of us !! Anyone else done with the Kellogg Interview ?

[sahiljain22]

Originally Posted by Forumposter

Hey SahilJain22,

Was it a personal Interview ? Can you please share the sequence of questions ? It will be a good database for all of us !! Anyone else done with the Kellogg Interview ?

Yup, very very personal. I had looked over the questions on clearadmit and accepted and it was really not that useful. I hadn't prepared for it either (I flew to chicago 2 hrs before my interview, cab to kellogg, cab back and flight back).

The adcom member looked at my resume, talked about what I did, starting with where I went for undegrad and why. I am currently in school so then she asked me about it. As I briefly explained each entry in my resume, she asked me questions like "can you tell me about a leadership role in this place" or "what was your most significant challenge during this project". I hadn't prepared for them, so she was respectful of me talking pretty informally, while thinking about it. I think it worked positively - didn't sound like a make-up at all. I concluded with my long-term goals and why Kellogg was important.

In the feedback part, I asked general questions about the application pool and if I should be worried if I don't have a traditional business background. I also expressed concern over the realistic quality of my application (again, I am currently in medical school so my schedule is awefully packed. I could only afford to take the GMAT once, given the amount of time I could spend on prep). I made it clear that if I were to do an MBA, I would have 100% time-dedication from it (taking off from all professional roles, school, teaching and research) She seemed to understand my concerns well.

Again .. some of this was because of my non-traditional background. It's like if you are getting a PhD in MIT, Kellogg won't be worried about your capabilities and work-load, they know you will be fine. It's more important for them to understand why you want the MBA and where will it all fit in, and is it going to be worth it.

Ahh. long talk. Hope it helps.

[Forumposter]

Thank you for the informative post !

Seems your experience was positive. Keep your fingers crossed. All the best. Why don't you share your profile with us ? (Sorry if you have done that earlier...)

[sahiljain22]

Originally Posted by Forumposter

Thank you for the informative post !

Seems your experience was positive. Keep your fingers crossed. All the best. Why don't you share your profile with us ? (Sorry if you have done that earlier...)

My profile is a bit different - 730 GMAT, couple of years of work ex all over the place (consulting, leadership, teaching, IT), engineering undergrad and grad (3.8 GPA), couple of extra-curriculars, now in medical school in Boston. Want to get an MBA before I start clinical rotations and the big aim is to establish primary care in India.

[Forumposter]

Originally Posted by sahiljain22

My profile is a bit different - 730 GMAT, couple of years of work ex all over the place (consulting, leadership, teaching, IT), engineering undergrad and grad (3.8 GPA), couple of extra-curriculars, now in medical school in Boston. Want to get an MBA before I start clinical rotations and the big aim is to establish primary care in India.

Well it sounds unique...Great Goal as well. All the best. Sorry for the delay in reply

[Forumposter]

Well anyone else who has given a telephonic interview for Kellogg. I remember just one guy on this forum posting that he had an interview and after that he has disappeared without sharing his experience...lol..

[powermba11]

Originally Posted by Forumposter

Well anyone else who has given a telephonic interview for Kellogg. I remember just one guy on this forum posting that he had an interview and after that he has disappeared without sharing his experience...lol..

Well, I know one more person who has it scheduled soon. Will try to bully her to share her experience here. :gunsmilie:

[marshall21]

Hi guys

I have been sitting on the fence for quite some time and not written any repliess.
Just wanted to let everyone know that after initially receiving interview waiver, today I gort a mail from Kellogg to schedule a telephonic interview...just think it is a good sign...will be calling them tomorrow to fix up an appointment.

thanks and cheers

JD

[powermba11]

Originally Posted by marshall21

Hi guys

I have been sitting on the fence for quite some time and not written any repliess.
Just wanted to let everyone know that after initially receiving interview waiver, today I gort a mail from Kellogg to schedule a telephonic interview...just think it is a good sign...will be calling them tomorrow to fix up an appointment.

thanks and cheers

JD

Congrats ! Me hoping for the same mail.