Apply The online application is open in September for the coming fall. Prospective students apply through Northwestern's Graduate School for Kellogg's doctoral programs. Please note:
- The application deadline for fall 2013 entry is December 31, 2012. The online application will be available in September 2012.
- Entry is in the fall quarter only.
- Part-time or distance-learning doctoral study is not available at the Kellogg School of Management.
- The Graduate School permits applicants to apply to only one program, so each person should choose the program that best suits his or her overall research interests and general program of study.
Applying Online The application deadline for fall 2012 admission has now passed. The next available entry is fall 2013. The online application form for entry fall 2013 will be available in early September 2012. The online application is maintained by Northwestern's Graduate School. Once the application is submitted electronically, it will be sent directly to the Kellogg School for processing.
For technical support for the online application, please contact ApplyYourself by telephone 1.800.526.3313 or by
e-mail.
Supporting Documents Please refer to the
Application Requirements when submitting documents to Kellogg. The
Application Requirements itemizes each required document (including comprehensive exams: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and IELTS) to be submitted with the application.
All documents, including transcripts, recommendation letters, and the writing sample are submitted
online.
Check Application Status
Applicants will be able to track their application status online using
GATS - Graduate Admissions Tracking System. Once the application has been uploaded into
GATS, the applicant will receive an e-mail with log-in instructions and their username and password. The applicant will be able to track all documents submitted with the application: application form, transcripts, recommendation letters, and official test scores. When the application is complete for review, it will be noted in GATS.
Applicants will also be able to monitor their decision status in
GATS. When a decision has been made, it will be noted in
GATS. Applicants are then directed to
ApplyYourself, where the online application was completed, to view the decision. To access this feature, the same pin number and password is used from the application. If the pin and password were forgotten, the "Search" feature may be used in the User Login box to obtain that information.
Reapplication
Entrance into Kellogg’s PhD Program is very competitive based upon the quality and depth of our applicant pool and the limited number of positions available each year. The admissions committee encourages an applicant to reapply if there has been a significant change in his or her credentials, such as additional coursework, a much-improved GRE or GMAT score, or any research or practical experience that would enhance the application. Those interested in reapplying should refer to resources under Applicant Profile for some guidance on the application process as well as our Admissions Statistics.
To reapply to Kellogg’s PhD Program, applicants must submit a new application through ApplyYourself, pay the application fee, and resubmit all supporting documents online through ApplyYourself. For more details on the application process, please refer to Application Requirements.
Internal Transfers and Readmission
For those who are currently enrolled at Northwestern, or were previously admitted for at least two quarters at The Graduate School, and wish to apply for an internal transfer or seek readmission into one of Kellogg’s PhD programs, please contact the PhD Office by phone at 847.491.2832 or e-mail: kellogg-phd@kellogg.northwestern.edu.
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