Application Requirements

Use the online application to submit your contact information, work history, essays and other supporting documentation.

Complete two essays on the following topics: 

Essay 1: Kellogg's purpose is to educate, equip & inspire brave leaders who create lasting value. Tell us about a time you have demonstrated leadership and created lasting value. What challenges did you face, and what did you learn? (approximately 450 words) 

Essay 2: Pursuing an MBA is a catalyst for personal and professional growth. How have you grown in the past? How do you intend to grow at Kellogg? (approximately 450 words) 


Optional Essay: Use the “Additional Information” section to clarify or explain any extenuating circumstances in your application (e.g., gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance).

Submit official test scores from the GMAT or GRE. No preference is given to either test, and Kellogg does not require a minimum score.
Use the following codes to submit your scores prior to your application deadline:

• GMAT code: 6WZ-3J-66
• GRE code: 7921

Please note that GMAT and GRE scores expire after five years, and you must submit a complete application before this expiration date.

If you’ve taken either test more than once, we strongly encourage you to submit all scores. (We will only record the highest score, however.) Retesting demonstrates your commitment, work ethic and ability to advance. Please send subsequent test score reports to eveningweekendmba@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

List all colleges and universities you have attended or are currently attending. 

Submit your official transcripts prior to matriculation. We accept either digital copies directly submitted by your institution to Kellogg via secure electronic transfer, or hard copies sealed and mailed by your institution. Digital copies are preferred.

Official digital transcripts can be emailed to eveningweekendmba@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

Mail official sealed transcripts to:
Kellogg School of Management
Evening & Weekend MBA Program
340 E. Superior, 2M
Chicago, IL 60611

All records must show your name, the name of the institution, enrollment dates, courses taken, units of credit, marks or ratings in each subject, and rank in the total class or group (if available).

 Please note:

• Study abroad program transcripts are not required.
• Transcripts from transfer programs are not required if grades are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution.
• If academic records and diplomas are not originally issued in English, you must submit both the original record and an authorized, verbatim English translation.

After you submit your complete application to Kellogg, we will invite you to interview with a member of our admissions team.

The interview allows the admissions team to further evaluate your interpersonal strengths, communication skills, career focus and motivations for pursuing your Kellogg MBA. It also provides an opportunity for you to learn more about the Evening & Weekend MBA Program.

All interviews take place in Wieboldt Hall on the Chicago campus. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request.

Two letters of recommendation are required. One letter should come from your current supervisor or manager. The second letter should come from someone who can evaluate your professional performance and your managerial/leadership potential (e.g., former supervisor, previous employer, client). Additional letters of support are neither required nor encouraged.

All letters should be submitted via the online application. They must address the following questions:

1. Tell us about a time the candidate was proactively open to a situation, person, or new experience: a time when they sought to engage with difference, put themselves in a situation outside of their comfort zone, or actively sought to gain a new perspective from others. 
2. How does the candidate’s performance compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. 
3. Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the candidate. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. 
4. Is there anything else you would like us to know? (optional)
   
   
   
   
   

The application fee is $185. Submit your payment via credit card with your application. Do not send payments directly to Kellogg.

Fee waivers are granted to:

• Active duty U.S. military applicants or U.S. military veterans
• Candidates employed by Teach For America or the Peace Corps within the past three years

If you qualify for a fee waiver, send a formal request to eveningweekendmba@kellogg.northwestern.edu before you submit your application. Provide supporting evidence of your current employment or military status. Military applicants should submit either a pay stub or letter from a commanding officer to verify active duty status. For military veterans who have completed service within the last three years, please submit a copy of Form DD-214.

Candidates may not be considered for more than one program at a time. Please note that all application fees are nonrefundable.

If you reapply to Kellogg, you must:

• Complete an essay (300 words or fewer) outlining changes to your application.
• Submit the $185 reapplication fee
• Schedule an interview with the admissions team

New materials (e.g., test scores, letters of recommendation) that strengthen your application may be submitted at your discretion.

If your application materials are more than a year old, you must submit a new application in its entirety.