Which application round is the most competitive? Is there any advantage to applying in Round 1, 2 or 3?
We strongly encourage applicants to apply in the earliest round possible. Historically, there typically was no evaluative advantage in applying during Round 1 versus Round 2. However, round 2 has typically been our heaviest deadline and should the number of applications continue to increase, round 2 may become more competitive. Going forward, we suggest considering 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. We strongly recommend that international and 1Y applicants apply in either round 1 or round 2. We typically admit all international and 1Y students in these rounds, in order to allow time for Visa Processing for International Students and to accommo
