Kellogg MBA Interview Seminar

 

 

Vince's Kellogg Interview Seminar

  • Kellogg alumni will interview Japan-based applicants on Sunday, February 19.
    • NOTE: Please do not panic if you have yet to be contacted. It takes a while for alumni to arrange everything.
  • To help R2 challengers prepare, I am offering a special version of Vince's Interview Intensive Seminar.
  • This affordable group session will feature some special insights on the Kellogg interview process.
  • Please get in touch to reserve your space.

 

 

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SEMINAR 

TOEFL at or below 108

SOLD OUT

  • Sat, Feb 4, 2012 
  •  
  • 13:30 – 16:30
  • 0 seats open as of Jan 29
    • Please email Interviews@VincePrep.com if you wish to be placed on a wait list for this session; otherwise, please sign up for the 2/11 session
     
 

Cost

  • 15,000 JPY for 3 hours

 

Location

〒113-0033
東京都文京区本郷5丁目22-17
Hongō桜House #303

Course Curriculum Outline

Depending on the needs of the group, we will practice at least three of the following five topics together (you can practice the others with Vince at a one-to-one Mock Interview Training Session)

 

  1. Walk me through your resume
  2. Why MBA?
  3. Teamwork
  4. Leadership OUTSIDE of work (and contribution to Kellogg)
  5. Q&A (questions you ask your interviewer at the end of the interview)
     

More details here ▸ http://www.vinceprep.com/interviews/seminar

 

Kellogg Interview Tips

▸ http://www.vinceprep.com/interviews/kellogg

 

Space is limited

  • Limit 4 students per session
  • First come, first-served

 

To reserve your space, please complete this intake form.

 

 

* NOTE

 

  • Several people have asked me why I classified 108 as an "intermediate" TOEFL score.
  • By most standards, 108 might be considered an "advanced" TOEFL score, especially in Japan.
  • However, 108 is not "high" for Kellogg. In fact, it is below average.
     


 

Since 2007, I have helped 13 Japan-based clients get admitted to Kellogg. (This does not count the dozens I met only for interview training.)
 

  • Their average GMAT was 705
    • GMAT range 640 - 750
    • Average GMAT verbal = 36

 

  • Their average TOEFL was 109
    • TOEFL range 104 - 117
    • Average TOEFL speaking = 27

 

  • 5 had a TOEFL score below 109
    1. TOEFL  = 104; GMAT = 670 
    2. TOEFL  = 104; GMAT = 740
    3. TOEFL  = 105; GMAT =710
    4. TOEFL  = 106; GMAT =720
    5. TOEFL  = 106; GMAT = 750

 

Therefore, it seems easier to be admitted to Kellogg with a high TOEFL and a low GMAT than the other way around (high GMAT, low TOEFL).

Why?

  • Like HBS, Kellogg emphasizes discussion-based learning
  • While HBS emphasizes the case method and 'cold calls' from professors, Kellogg discussions happen in study groups and team projects.
  • Kellogg wants to confirm that applicants will actively contribute to class discussions.
  • Hence, the emphasis on TOEFL.

 

 

-Updated by Vince on 10 Feb 2012

Results

 
 
Vince's Comprehensive
Clients admitted per school
since 2007-2008 

3   @ Berkeley Haas
10 @ Chicago Booth
6   @ Columbia
6   @ HBS
6   @ INSEAD
13 @ Kellogg
8   @ Tuck
6   @ UCLA Anderson
10 @ Wharton


Full list here

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