{"id":46110,"date":"2019-06-23T06:30:56","date_gmt":"2019-06-23T13:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=46110"},"modified":"2019-06-20T02:08:16","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T09:08:16","slug":"michigan-ross-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2019-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/michigan-ross-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2019-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Ross MBA Essay Tips &#038; Deadlines [2019 \u2013 2020]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Michigan-Ross-2019-20-MBA-Essay-Tips-Deadlines.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Michigan-Ross-2019-20-MBA-Essay-Tips-Deadlines.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Michigan-Ross-2019-20-MBA-Essay-Tips-Deadlines-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Michigan Ross MBA program is thriving. Its graduates are getting jobs throughout the United States and the world. Here are a few of the stats:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>94% of 2018 grads had at least one job offer within three months of graduation.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Per\u00a0Poets &amp; Quants, Amazon is the top employer of Ross grads, and their 2018 Employment Report shows that consulting and tech snagged over 50% of all Ross MBAs.<\/em><\/li><li><em>The average GMAT score for the entering class of 2018 was 720, climbing from last year\u2019s average of 716, which followed a dramatic 8 point increase for the 2017 entering class.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Average GPA moved up a notch from 3.46 to 3.48<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Despite these fantastic results, Ross has the highest acceptance rate of any program in the\u00a0US News\u00a0Top 10: For the entering class of 2018, 27.1% of applicants were accepted, and in terms of\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/selectivity-index\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Accepted\u2019s Selectivity Index<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0Ross placed #16.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All this means that the\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/michiganross.umich.edu\/graduate\/full-time-mba\/admissions\/application-requirements\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Michigan Ross MBA program<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0is a fantastic option that is easier to get into than other top programs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michigan Ross 2019-20 MBA application tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ross kept the basic structure the same as last year and changed only one of the short answer questions. It still has the short answer questions with a little bit of choice to them. These short answer questions give you the means to paint a unique, multi-dimensional picture of yourself. Keep that goal in mind as you respond. You don\u2019t have to be something you\u2019re not, but you can certainly use these questions to provide context for events described elsewhere and different perspective on who you really are. Remember, the application is a way for the admissions committee to meet you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/mba\/why-mba\" target=\"_blank\"><em>career goals essay<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0has some minor and insignificant changes to the wording.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michigan Ross MBA application short answer questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Select one prompt from each group of the three groups below.\u00a0(Choose one from each group; 100 words each)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>While I wish Ross would have given you more room to answer these questions, make the most of what you\u2019ve got. The first question you\u2019re going to have to ask yourself is \u201cWhich prompts should I respond to?\u201d Answer the question in each group that is easiest for you to answer and that allows you to present events and experiences that complement each other and the information provided in other parts of the application. You want to minimize repetition and overlap.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ross hasn\u2019t labeled the groups thematically. It seems to me that Group 1 is an opportunity for you to talk about something you\u2019re proud of \u2014 a contribution you made or an achievement. Group 2 relates to handling a difficult experience or situation. And Group 3 is about you interacting with others. Again, choose the individual questions that allow you to present yourself best. All three groups ask for a behavioral response, where you discuss one experience or situation and reflect on it. You don\u2019t have room for more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Think a lot about what you want Ross to know about you as you choose the questions to answer. The question tells you what they want to know. Now answer it in such a way that allows you to tell them what you want them to know.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I want people to know that I:<\/li><li>I made a difference when I:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I am out of my comfort zone when:<\/li><li>I was humbled when:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I was aware that I am different when:<\/li><li>I was challenged when:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The last prompt is the new one and broader than the related prompt last year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Given the 100-word limit on each response to these behavioral questions, describe the incident or situation and succinctly analyze it in terms of the prompt. For example, why do you \u201cwant them to know\u201d about X (Group 1, #1) or why were you humbled or out of your comfort zone for Group 2.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michigan Ross MBA application essay questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ross MBA essay #1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Michigan Ross is a place where people from all backgrounds with different career goals can thrive. Please share your short-term career goal. Why is this career goal right for you?<em>\u00a0<\/em>(300 words)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ross is very clear in what it\u2019s asking for with this MBA essay question:\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/mba\/why-mba\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Your short-term career goals<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0and the reasons (and experiences) that make this goal right for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The question is pretty straightforward. The word limits, however, will make it difficult to go into any depth. You could start with a \u201cday in the life\u201d that you foresee immediately after your MBA and discuss how you developed this vision for yourself. Given Ross\u2019 strong behavioral approach I\u2019d focus on a pivotal experience that shaped your goals. The experience could also reflect your fitness for your goals once you earn a Ross MBA.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Alternatively, you could start your application essay with an achievement or challenge that you faced and how it has influenced your goals. Tell the story of that experience and how it influenced your short-term MBA goals.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ross MBA essay #2 (Optional statement)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section should only be used to convey information not addressed elsewhere in your application, for example, completion of supplemental coursework, employment gaps, academic issues, etc. Feel free to use bullet points where appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/optional-essays-when-and-how-to-write-them\/\"><em>Use this statement if necessary<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0to provide context surrounding circumstances that effected your performance or that may lead admissions readers to the wrong conclusion about your abilities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ross doesn\u2019t provide a word limit, but keep it short.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For expert guidance with your Michigan Ross MBA application, check out Accepted\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\/application-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">MBA Application Packages<\/a>, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We\u2019ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to Michigan Ross\u2019 MBA program and look forward to helping you too!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mba.wharton.upenn.edu\/application-timeline-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan Ross 2019-20 Application Deadlines<\/a>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 1: <\/strong>Application deadline September 30, 2019; Decisions released December 18, 2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 2: <\/strong>Application deadline January 6, 2020 ; Decisions released March 18, 2020   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 3: <\/strong>Application deadline March 30, 2020; Decisions released May 8, 2020   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/linda-abraham-accepted-founder\/\" alt=\"by Linda Abraham, Accepted Founder\" class=\"wp-image-64552\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By Linda Abraham, president and founder of Accepted. Linda earned her bachelors and MBA at UCLA, and has been advising applicants since 1994 when she founded Accepted. Linda is the co-founder and first president of AIGAC. She has written or co-authored 13 e-books on the admissions process, and has been quoted by\u00a0<em>The\u00a0Wall Street Journal<\/em>,\u00a0<em>U.S. News<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Poets &amp; Quants<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Bloomberg Businessweek<\/em>,\u00a0<em>CBS News<\/em>, and others. Linda is the host of\u00a0<em>Admissions Straight Talk<\/em>, a podcast for graduate school applicants.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/services\">Want an admissions expert help you get accepted? Click here to get in touch!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/MBA\/Five-Fatal-Flaws\" target=\"_blank\">5 Fatal Flaws to Avoid in Your MBA Application Essays<\/a>, a free guide<br>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/michigan-ross-mba-its-about-real-clear-and-teamwork-episode-271\/\">Interview with the Michigan Ross Admissions Directors<\/a>, a podcast episode<br>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/michigan-ross-brand-new-online-part-time-mba-episode-309\/\">Michigan Ross\u2019 Brand-New Online, Part-Time MBA<\/a>, a podcast episode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/e-gmat-a-new-and-better-approach-to-gmat-prep-episode-304\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This article<\/a>&nbsp;originally appeared on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help you get accepted<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Michigan Ross MBA program is thriving. Its graduates are getting jobs throughout the United States and the world. 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