Admissions Insights: Leadership & Fit Through the Kellogg Lens

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM until 8:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00


Kellogg Wieboldt Hall
339 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

What really matters when your application is reviewed and how does Kellogg evaluate leadership and fit beyond resumes and transcripts? Join senior admissions leaders and current students at Wieboldt Hall on our Chicago campus for an insider conversation that demystifies the application process and shows how diverse leadership paths are assessed in practice.

What You’ll Experience

Inside the Admissions Committee
Hear directly from the Evening and Weekend and Executive MBA Directors of Admissions in an open conversation on our holistic application process. Learn what truly stands out across thousands of applications, how leadership and impact shows up in nontraditional paths, and how “fit” is thoughtfully evaluated.

Student Perspectives
A moderated discussion with current students reflecting on moments of uncertainty in their own applications, what admissions saw in their experiences, and how those perspectives now shape the classroom.

Kellogg Hosts:
Alyssa Jackson, Director of Admissions, Evening & Weekend MBA
Christine Mayer, Director of Admissions, Executive MBA 

Informal networking reception with drinks and appetizers to follow.

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