Share your story with us. Our Kellogg admissions team wants to get to know you, what drives you and why you think Kellogg is the right place for you to grow and thrive. Are you ready to grab ahold of all the special opportunities that come with joining Kellogg?
Applying to an MBA program
Typical career experience
No professional work experience at time of application
Ideal if you are...
- An undergraduate in your last year of school
- Looking to secure your spot in a top MBA program while you get a few years of professional work experience
Application deadlines
April 14, 2022
Decision dates
June 15, 2022
Typical career experience
3-7 years of full-time work or military service
Ideal if you are...
- Looking for an immersive, full-time experience while switching or accelerating your career
Round 1: Sept. 14, 2022
Round 2: Jan. 10, 2023
Round 3: April 5, 2023
Decision dates
Round 1: Dec. 14, 2022
Round 2: March 28, 2023
Round 3: May 10, 2023
Typical career experience
3-10 years* of full-time work or military service
*represents mid-80% range
Ideal if you are...
- Looking to advance your current career path, launch a new business or pivot careers all while working and taking courses
Application deadlines
Fall: June 8, 2022
Winter: Sept. 28, 2022
Spring: Jan. 4, 2023
Summer: March 29, 2023
Decision dates
Most applicants can expect to receive a decision 6-8 weeks after applying.
Typical career experience
10-23 years* of full-time work or military service with the ability to demonstrate career growth
*represents mid-80% range
Ideal if you are...
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An experienced professional looking to deepen your strategic thinking while amplifying, shifting or launching the next phase of your career
Application deadlines
Start Date: Jan. 2023
Round 1: Aug. 17, 2022
Round 2: Oct. 5, 2022
Start Date: Sept. 2023
Round 1: April 19, 2023
Round 2: June 7, 2023
Decision datesCandidates are admitted on a rolling basis and will be notified once a decision has been made.
Qualities we value
While test scores and work experience are an important part of the application, your candidacy isn’t based on those elements alone. We take everything into account, including your values, goals and the impact you’ve had on your organization.
What we look for:
Intellectual ability, work experience, professional goals, leadership, impact, interpersonal skills.
We value individuals who:
- Approach business challenges with a mix of technical skills and emotional intelligence
- Seek to adapt to the evolving business world with open curiosity and innovation
- Believe in strong, empathetic collaboration as a way to strengthen work, perspectives and outcomes
- Embrace the power of diversity in your teams and networks
Apply to other Kellogg offerings
PhD / Doctoral Admissions
MS in Management Studies Admissions
Undergraduate Certificate Admissions
Executive Education
Invest in your future
Merit scholarships to many of our programs are awarded when students are admitted. Other scholarships may require you to apply before you are admitted. You can also choose to apply for financial aid, including loans, once you have been admitted.
For specific details, please refer to each MBA program's financial aid process for important information, tips and deadlines.
*Full-Time MBA statistic
Attend admission events
Make sure to check out our full calendar of Kellogg events, including campus visits, Preview Days, opportunities to attend dinners in locations around the country, and ongoing information sessions.
