Whats the ideal class makeup at Kellogg, and who has the edge in getting in?
Typically we find the same percentage of strong applicants in any given pool. So our class makeup follows the makeup of the applicant pool. The class is about 30% international. Q: The GMAT. Which section receives the most weight — the quantitative, verbal, or analytical writing assessment (AWA)? A: We have to be assured that candidates will be able to handle analytical coursework. One proxy for that is the quantitative section of the GMAT. But we also look at courses the applicant has taken, type of work performed, and the recommender’s statements about the person’s ability. All of those come into play. The bigger issue may be competing for a place vs. another person. Probably 70% of the people who apply to graduate school can do the work. But the process has become so competitive that it is sometimes difficult to earn a place above someone who has done better in several areas, including the quantitative one. [Editor’s note: The code to submit GMAT scores to any Kellogg master’s prog
