Transcript:
Upload one transcript documenting each course taken beyond high-school level, whether or not within a degree program, from each school you have attended. Certification of degrees received, including the date the degree was awarded, should be noted on the transcript and/or diploma. It is preferred that scanned transcripts are exact duplicates of the official transcripts issued by your institution (bearing the institution's seal); otherwise, an unofficial transcript can be used for our review.
Please do not upload foreign language transcripts. If you only have access to foreign language transcripts, an official English translation must be provided. Northwestern requires literal, certified translations for all documents issued in a language other than English.
Curriculum Vitae:
Your resume should include the following:
Major field(s) from your undergraduate training.
A list of 4-10 courses that provide an indication of your quantitative training. For example, you may list your most advanced courses in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, etc.
Intended area of specialization (behavioral or quantitative).
Personal Statement:
The statement of purpose (two pages, single-spaced) is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and to let them know a little bit about yourself and your reasons for seeking a PhD at the Kellogg School. You should briefly outline your background, education, and any research experience you have. In addition, you should briefly describe your research interests and how they align with the overall research expertise of Kellogg's faculty. You should also identify potential faculty you would like to work with, which is helpful in determining your research fit within the Kellogg community.
Recommendation Letter:
Two letters (confidential) are required; however, our application allows for three letters to be submitted. No more than three letters will be included with an applicant's file. All letters must be submitted online through our web-based application, CollegeNET.
It is preferred to have letters from professors or instructors who are familiar with your academic background. The professor/instructor should describe the nature of your relationship. Letters from employers and business associates are also accepted.
Courses Taken:
The form asks you to list up to six (6) advanced college/university courses you have completed in the following areas: economics/econometrics, mathematics, and statistics/probability. List only those courses that you already have completed. Note: If you cannot download this form, then you may create and upload a form that contains the same information in a similar format.
Writing Sample:
Applicants may include a research paper (30-page maximum) with their application. We encourage applicants to list this paper and any other papers they have on their resume with Web links to these papers.
Please note that a paper is not required for admission to Kellogg's PhD programs.