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Applying to Kellogg Future Leaders
Get all the tips, tricks and details for how to apply to KFL, our deferred-enrollment MBA program.
Apply now. Get your MBA later.
If Googling how to write the perfect essay or asking your friends to proofread your resume sounds familiar — you’re not alone. Our admissions team is here to help. The KFL application is intended as an opportunity for you to show us what makes Kellogg the right place for you to succeed during this program and beyond.
Application dates and deadlines
Upcoming deadline for Kellogg Future Leaders
April 23, 2025
| Application deadline | Decision released | |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | April 23, 2025 | June 25, 2025 |
What to know about applying
- There is no application fee
- GMAT or GRE required*
- TOEFL Certificate is required for English-as-a-second language speakers, unless your undergrad university was conducted entirely in English
- Application includes brief essays, a letter of recommendation and an interview by invitation
*GMAT/GRE optional for Northwestern University undergraduates.
Deferment deposit: $500 once admitted, then $500 every year of deferment
Dynamic leaders, ready to make an impact
class size
average GMAT
international
*Stats from incoming Two-Year MBA Class of 2025
Attend an event
We have a wide range of events happening all year long. Join us in person or virtually to get a sense for what Kellogg is all about.
KFL
Dec. 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT
Virtual
KFL
Jan. 16, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT
Virtual
KFL
Feb. 11, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT
Virtual
