Is there any advantage to applying in Round 1, 2 or 3?
International and 1Y applicants applying in Round 3 are at a disadvantage because we typically admit all international and 1Y students during Rounds 1 and 2. For other candidates, there is no evaluative advantage in applying during Round 1 versus Round 2, but we do recommend that candidates apply in one of the first two rounds. Admitted students from Round 1 and 2 can take advantage of our admitted-student weekend, Day at Kellogg. Also, they may receive preference for certain grants and scholarships, as well as registration preference for the Kellogg School’s on-campus housing at the McManus Living-Learning Center.
We strongly encourage applicants to apply in the earliest round possible. We suggest applying in Round 1 if you have the time to submit a thoughtful and strong application. Applying earlier also may be advantageous for certain grants and scholarships as well as registration preference for the Kellogg School’s on-campus housing at the McManus Living-Learning Center. Applicants applying in either Round 1 and 2 can take advantage of our admitted-student weekend, Day at Kellogg. International and 1Y students applying in Round 3 will be at a disadvantage. We typically admit all international and 1Y students in Round 1 and Round 2 to allow time for visa processing for international students and to accommodate the earlier enrollment date of the 1Y program.
