{"id":49058,"date":"2020-06-17T12:55:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T19:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=49058"},"modified":"2020-09-29T12:25:01","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T19:25:01","slug":"michigan-ross-mba-deadlines-essay-tips-2019-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/michigan-ross-mba-deadlines-essay-tips-2019-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Ross MBA Deadlines & Essay Tips: 2020-21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Michigan Ross has announced the deadlines and essay questions for the 2020-21 MBA application season. For short-answer questions, the last years' three groups have been merged into two groups, so now the applicants will be answering two questions of 100 words instead of three questions. The career goal question remains unchanged, but the word limit had been cut down from 300 to 200 words. So, this year applicants have to use only 400 words in place of 600 words to present their candidacy to the admission committee. From 5 essay questions totaling  1700 words in 2012-13 to 2 essays of only 400 words in 2020-21 application season, Ross has come a long way in its 'less is more' requirement.'<\/p>\n\n\n\n

APPLICATION\nDEADLINES<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n Round<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Application Deadline<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Decision Announced<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Round 1\n <\/td>\n September 14, 2020\n <\/td>\n December 2, 2020\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Round 2\n <\/td>\n January 4, 2021\n <\/td>\n March 17, 2021\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Round 3\n <\/td>\n March 29, 2021\n <\/td>\n May 5, 2021\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Round 4\n <\/td>\n June 1, 2021\n <\/td>\n June 25, 2021\n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 ESSAYS:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us take a closer look at the\nessay questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part\n1- Short-answer questions: <\/strong>Select one\nprompt from each group of the two groups below. Respond to each selected prompt\nin 100 words or less (<100 words each; 200 words total). Every word counts\nhere \u2014 the tight word count is intentional to force you to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group\n1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want people to know that I:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I made a difference when I:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was aware that I was different\nwhen:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group\n2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am out of my comfort zone when:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was humbled when:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was challenged when:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\npurpose of these short questions is to give the admissions team valuable\ninsight into who you are as a person and how you view yourself. Therefore,\nanswer it in such a way that allows you to tell them what you<\/em> want them\nto know about you. These questions require you to introspect and dig deeper for\nspecific stories\/ life experiences when you 'made a difference' or 'when you\nwere humbled' or 'when you were challenged'. Begin your response to each prompt\nby completing the question. Your responses to these questions will showcase\nyour unique personal traits- your interest as well as the impact you made, and\nyour self-awareness (Group 1) and your humility, your experience of being out\nof your comfort zone (Group 2). Both the groups ask for a behavioral response,\nwhere you discuss one experience or situation and reflect on it. The key to all\nthese responses is to demonstrate how you responded in the face of different\nsituations and emerged a better and stronger person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nmakes these essays more challenging is the multiple-choice component? I can\nimagine applicants having a hard time deciding which option will paint them in\na better light or which stories will reflect the traits that Ross is looking\nfor. My advice is that you brainstorm ideas on all the 6 prompts and then\nevaluate which are your best 2 stories that you would want the Ad Com to know\nabout you as a person. After you have finalized your best 2 stories, begin\nformulating your response, focusing on the challenges you faced, the action you\ntook, and the impact you made. Don't forget to include your thought process\nbehind your decisions as your thoughts and actions will provide the reader a\nglimpse into your values and beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's\na challenge to discuss two different experiences in only 200 words. To meet the tight word limit, make every word count, and be as\nprecise as you can.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short answer questions Tips from\nRoss MBA Admissions Blog<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The\nteam has found that essays that reveal something personal- about what you\nvalue, how you think- give us much more insight into how you'll fit into the\nRoss culture than an accomplishment story. And, as you've probably learned, fit\nis an important part of our decision. (It should be an important part of yours,\ntoo). There are many other opportunities in the application to share your work\naccomplishments, use the essays to get personal<\/em>.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 2- Career Goals Essay <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michigan\nRoss is a place where people from all backgrounds with different career goals\ncan thrive. Please share your short-term career goal. Why is this career goal\nthe right choice for you? (200 words)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nessay focuses on short-term goals and your reasons for those goals. When\nexplaining your post-MBA goals, make sure to be as specific as you can. Specify\nwhich industry, which company, and what position you would like to see yourself\nafter graduating from Ross. Even if you are not 100% sure, you should be clear\nand decisive about your short-term goals. Though the question asks only about\nthe short-term goal, you may still touch upon your long-term goal, but you\nshould not elaborate on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next,\nprovide a brief account of your career history, summarizing your\nskills\/strengths. Then go on to explain how your work experience has inspired\nyour career plans and discuss the gap in your skillset that an MBA would fill.\nYou don't want to discuss the 'Why Ross' part because the school doesn't want a\n'laundry list' of the courses offered by Ross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With\na total of 400 only words to tell your story to the Ross admission committee,\nyou should make every word count. There is no room for elaborate details or\nbeating around the bush. To present a well-rounded picture of your candidacy,\nuse 200 words (short questions) to demonstrate who you are as a person and 200\nwords (goals essay) to showcase who you are as a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is\nthere something in your resume or application that could use some explanation?\nYou might want to discuss the completion of supplemental coursework, employment\ngaps, academic issues, etc. Feel free to use bullet points where appropriate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\ndirected in the essay prompt, you may use this essay question to address a\nweakness in your profile, such as employment gap, low GPA\/low GMAT, completion\nof supplemental work, or unusual choice of the recommender. Your weakness may\nalso bring out a positive aspect of your personality. You may either use bullet\npoints or essay format for the optional statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be interested in previous\nyears' essay questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross\nEssay Questions Analysis- 2019-20<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross Essay Questions Analysis- 2018-19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross Essay Questions Analysis-2017-18<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross Essay Questions Analysis\u2013 2016-17<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross Essay Questions Analysis\u2013 2015-16<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross Essay Questions Analysis\u2013 2013-14<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be interested in the Video interview of a Ross student<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> Pablo Troncoso wherein he shares his application journey and his amazing experiences during his first year at Ross<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\nKey Essay Tips with Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay\nAnalysis of Other Top Programs-2020-21<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MER Students\nShare their success Stories<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-book of 30\nEssays that Worked<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case Studies <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2011, MER (myEssayReview<\/em><\/a>) has\nhelped many applicants get accepted into the top 20 MBA programs, including\nRoss. (Poonam is one of the top 5 most reviewed consultants on the GMAT Club<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have questions about your\napplication? E-mail Poonam at poonam@myessayreview.com<\/a> or sign up here<\/a> for a free consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog\npost<\/a> first appeared in myEssayReview<\/a>  blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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