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I don't have access to the Ross definition
But see google

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I think it does. Some of them strictly mention only a 4 year degree.
I don't remember Ross, but most of the colleges ask for 4 year degree
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To my knowledge of speaking to Adcom and consultants and interpreting it - a 3 year b.com in India = 4 year degree in US
And that’s what it means (evaluation if you know)

So when they say 4 year they mean equivalent

Hope this clarifies all doubts
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So when they say 4 year they mean equivalent
Is this your interpretation or did they say so themselves?

Just asking

Because I

I've indicated that I am not a 1st gen student
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I am afraid you are missing on letter and spirit..
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I am afraid you are missing on letter and spirit..
Genuine question

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I've indicated that I am not a 1st gen student
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Is this your interpretation or did they say so themselves?

Just asking
Nothing is my interpretation
Adcom + consultants
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I've indicated that I am not a 1st gen student
I've followed the spirit!
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To my knowledge of speaking to Adcom and consultants and interpreting it - a 3 year b.com in India = 4 year degree in US
And that’s what it means (evaluation if you know)
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Not all colleges see it this way though
Some colleges (eg: Haas) don't accept 3 year degrees

But I guess it's not very useful to talk about it now
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I thought I am in Ross group
Sorry I don’t know about any other school tbh
Cant comment..
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The 3 year vs 4 year intricacies hold true for the candidate who is applying - not for their parents, the point of being a FGCS (First Generation College Student) is that you are the first one in your family to go to a college. So if your parents studied beyond high school, i.e. went to a college no matter what was the duration of their degree, you cannot call yourself a FGSC.
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Hello guys.
Is there anyone who is yet to schedule an interview because there’s no available date?
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You might be surprised to know this, but even these informal group chats are tracked by schools, not directly, but indirectly to gauge engagement around the program. Many current and past students quietly observe, and sometimes even senior admissions committee members too! 😀
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You might be surprised to know this, but even these informal group chats are tracked by schools, not directly, but indirectly to gauge engagement around the program. Many current and past students quietly observe, and sometimes even senior admissions committee members too! 😀
Hey !
I’d be curious to know what that’s based on. From everything I’ve seen and know, there’s no formal mechanism where schools track informal applicant group chats.

*These spaces are community driven, not school affiliated.* People join only post through verification, and conversations are meant for applicants to help each other navigate the process. That’s very different from an official channel.

Also, during actual background checks or interactions with admissions teams I’ve never seen anyone reference or request access to informal applicant groups. Schools have structured ways to evaluate engagement like events, interviews, emails, and campus interactions. Relying on unofficial chats would be unreliable and ethically questionable.

Of course, anyone from anywhere can technically observe public spaces online. That’s just how the internet works. But that’s not the same as schools systematically tracking private or semi private applicant discussions.

So if there’s a specific source or example behind that claim, I’d genuinely like to see it and dispel it to keep the culture of these groups non judgmental and chill.
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