Kellogg (Northwestern) MBA Application Deadlines for 2026-2027
Updated for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle.
Kellogg (Northwestern) typically releases its official MBA application deadlines and essay questions in the spring or early summer. We’ll update this page with the exact Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3 dates as soon as they’re published — bookmark this page and check back in May/June 2026.
What to Do While You Wait
The deadlines aren’t out yet, but that does NOT mean you should be sitting around. Here’s what you should be doing RIGHT NOW to get ahead:
- Start your self-reflection. The essays will ask you about your goals, your experiences, and why THIS school. That reflection takes time — start now.
- Research the program. Go beyond the website. Talk to students, attend info sessions, read student blogs. Check out our Kellogg (Northwestern) application advice for school-specific tips.
- Get your GMAT/GRE done. Don’t let test prep eat into your essay-writing time. Not sure which test to take? Read our breakdown of GMAT vs. GRE for MBA admissions.
- Line up your recommenders. Give them plenty of lead time. Nobody writes a great recommendation letter in 48 hours.
- Build your resume. Your MBA resume is different from your regular resume — ApplicantLab walks you through exactly how to build it.
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