Calling all Michigan (Ross) Fall 2009 Applicants! : MBA Archive

Yahsek · 2008-07-17T03:38:50-07:00

I looked around and was a bit surprised that no one had made a Michigan thread for 2009 yet. So without further ado, here it is. Who else is considering the Maize and Blue for 2009? Count me in for Round 1! Here are a few Michigan (Ross) related links. Feel free to post any other links that you'd like to see added and I'll try my best to update in a timely manner. Official Website GMAT Club Wiki Page B-School Ambassador Thread B-School Review Thread 2008 Michigan Thread GO BLUE! Application Statistics THE R1 TEAM - THE BLUE TEAM Interview Invites: 29 (60%) Total Applicants 48 Admitted: 19 Admitted after WL: 2 Total Admitted: 21 (43.8%) Matriculating: 9 Waitlisted: 13 Dinged: 5 Dinged after WL: 4 Total Dinged: 9 Unknown: 9 ----------------------------------- Decemberblues - Waitlisted 1/15 | Accepted - 3/11 with scholarship $ | matriculating dharmabum | Accepted - 1/12/09 | matriculating dghazer | Accepted - 1/13/09 | matriculating matty0212 | Accepted - 1/13/2009 | matriculating nomsg7111 | Accepted - 1/12/09 | matriculating * RahlowJenkins | Accepted - 1/13/09 with full ride $$$ | matriculating ryguy904 | Accepted - 1/13/09 | matriculating YihWei | Accepted - 1/13/09 | matriculating zmfatla | Accepted - 1/13/09 | matriculating * asd1225 | Accepted - 1/12/09 with scholarship $$$ * ej | Accepted - 1/12/09 with scholarship $$$ * fwl200 | Accepted - 1/13/09 * Lion1981 | Accepted - 1/12/09 with scholarship $$$ Minimal81 - Waitlisted - 1/15/09 | Accepted sam77sam7 | Accepted - 1/12/09 blake5790 | Accepted - 1/12/09 | not matriculating chitchat | Accepted - 1/12/09 | not matriculating cpgmba | Accepted - 1/13/09 | not matriculating * jcl246 | Accepted w/ $$ - 1/12/09 | not matriculating manbilla | Accepted - 1/13/09 | not matriculating saltdawg218 | Accepted - 1/14/09 | not matriculating atlmba2009 - Waitlisted * dv450 - Waitlisted getmeouttahere - Waitlisted | Withdrew glettian - Waitlisted * omnizone - Waitlisted w/o interview prospect - Waitlisted refurb - Waitlisted sentiment - Waitlisted wooster123 - Waitlisted aakashganga - Waitlisted | Dinged R2 *azngaucho - Waitlisted | Dinged R2 madz - waitlisted | Dinged R2 Markkm - Waitlisted | Dinged R2 balki1867 - Dinged chaospersonified - Dinged Leverandon (MBA/JD) | Dinged w/interview rgajare14 | Dinged w/interview terp26 - Dinged AlbertNTN | Submitted boOmasta | Submitted 10/10 | Interview with alumni 12/6-7 connecticket | Submitted 10/10 goldfishee27 | Submitted | Invited for interview mba07 spideyeclipse27 | Submitted 10/6 ttwang56 URSB710 zhl226 (* = Wasn't on original list) THE R2 TEAM - THE OTHER BLUE TEAM (SINCE MAIZE DOESN'T SHOW UP VERY WELL) Interview Invites: 13 (54.2%) Total Applicants 24 Admitted: 6 (25%) Matriculating: 3 Waitlist: 4 Dings: 5 unknown: 9 ----------------------------------- armycamel - Accepted ($$$) | matriculating lsuguy7 - Accepted (full ride) | matriculating peaceyall - Accepted ($$$) | matriculating ib2150 - Accepted ($$$) JMerry - Accepted llest - Accepted ($$$) | not matriculating fatb - waitlisted w/o interview tomnjerry - waitlisted w/o interview shayne - waitslisted w/interview u0388768 - waitlisted w/o interview apurohit - dinged w/interview brp81 - dinged w/interview fall09 - dinged gobruins - dinged w/interview formerlehmanite1- dinged w/interview cavin79 - Interviewed fugo | Submitted 1/2 intrinsicreality | Submitted 1/2 | Interview invite 1/27 niro | Submitted ozieozzie | Submitted | Interview invite 2/9 preeyah | Submitted RJ | Submitted rscricket | Submitted 1/2 taurnmalik | Submitted 1/2 yellowjacket | Submitted 1/2

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Is Ross too strict about word limit in essays?

I don't think they're that strict. I went over the limit on two of my essays and it didn't seem to affect my chances of receiving an interview invitation.

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Is Ross too strict about word limit in essays?

I don't think they're that strict. I went over the limit on two of my essays and it didn't seem to affect my chances of receiving an interview invitation.

I'm making sure I don't exceed the word limit by more than 5%.

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Is Ross too strict about word limit in essays?

I don't think they're that strict. I went over the limit on two of my essays and it didn't seem to affect my chances of receiving an interview invitation.

Is it safe to assume that since you got an interview invite, your essays have been reviewed?

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Is Ross too strict about word limit in essays?

I don't think they're that strict. I went over the limit on two of my essays and it didn't seem to affect my chances of receiving an interview invitation.

Is it safe to assume that since you got an interview invite, your essays have been reviewed?

Yeah, I think that's a safe assumption.

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So, the ultimate decision will be made based on the interview feedback now?

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So, the ultimate decision will be made based on the interview feedback now?

I think that's the million dollar question. Does one's fate rest with the interview or has an applicant's acceptance/rejection already been decided going into the interview?

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why invite for the interview if the decision to ding has already been made...

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why invite for the interview if the decision to ding has already been made...

close to 100% of accepted students interview, so it's a key component of the acceptance. however, i'm sure it's again taken into consideration with the rest of the application once the interview is completed. one can assume that if they already filtered out people to interview, then the interview will be another important filtering tool. but i don't think you can say that it now rests solely on the interview. probably doesn't give you the answer you're looking for, but there probably isn't much that speculating will do except keep you from thinking about anything else! so relax (or try to) and just wait to see what happens.

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I am pretty sure no one gets in without an interview. Generally, the interviews have not been a very significant factor in the decisions, but I assume they will be more significant in ultra-competitive years such as this.

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close to 100% of accepted students interview

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I am overwhelmed by how hard it seems to get in! I am 34(!), 730 GMAT, modest EC's.

Is there any reason to feel any hope?

Still struggling with essays:
For challenging time: could I write about accident I had couple of years ago...
For alternate career: I was thinking do they want to see teacher etc kind of thing that is way different or can I say PhD in Engg in a field I can tie with my interest?

Seeing everyone here with scores just as good and younger, why will they take me...I am struggling to answer this one!

-rsc

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I am overwhelmed by how hard it seems to get in! I am 34(!), 730 GMAT, modest EC's.

Is there any reason to feel any hope?

Still struggling with essays:
For challenging time: could I write about accident I had couple of years ago...
For alternate career: I was thinking do they want to see teacher etc kind of thing that is way different or can I say PhD in Engg in a field I can tie with my interest?

Seeing everyone here with scores just as good and younger, why will they take me...I am struggling to answer this one!

-rsc

If u r an Indian applicant,it can be difficult,esp with an engg background.

For the challanege essay,I talked abt a time when I had a health isssue.
For alternate career,I talked about being a teacher.

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I have IT/Supply Chain/Consulting background...with a goal of moving into strategy consulting...is this goal a believable/achievable from adcom's viewpoint at this age?

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I have IT/Supply Chain/Consulting background...with a goal of moving into strategy consulting...is this goal a believable/achievable from adcom's viewpoint at this age?

With an Indian/IT background,it will be difficult unless u have some amazing leadership exp.European schools tend to prefer older applicants.

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Which I don't...going to Europe not an option...what options do I have to get to where I want?
Will applying next year make a difference (this year being so bad)?

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I am overwhelmed by how hard it seems to get in! I am 34(!), 730 GMAT, modest EC's.

Is there any reason to feel any hope?

Still struggling with essays:
For challenging time: could I write about accident I had couple of years ago...
For alternate career: I was thinking do they want to see teacher etc kind of thing that is way different or can I say PhD in Engg in a field I can tie with my interest?

Seeing everyone here with scores just as good and younger, why will they take me...I am struggling to answer this one!

-rsc

If u r an Indian applicant,it can be difficult,esp with an engg background.

For the challanege essay,I talked abt a time when I had a health isssue.
For alternate career,I talked about being a teacher.

But what challenge would you face that you could do something about? I mean sure u would be under physical/mental pressure...but what actions would be reqd by u except hoping all goes well?

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I am overwhelmed by how hard it seems to get in! I am 34(!), 730 GMAT, modest EC's.

Is there any reason to feel any hope?

Still struggling with essays:
For challenging time: could I write about accident I had couple of years ago...
For alternate career: I was thinking do they want to see teacher etc kind of thing that is way different or can I say PhD in Engg in a field I can tie with my interest?

Seeing everyone here with scores just as good and younger, why will they take me...I am struggling to answer this one!

-rsc

If u r an Indian applicant,it can be difficult,esp with an engg background.

For the challanege essay,I talked abt a time when I had a health isssue.
For alternate career,I talked about being a teacher.

But what challenge would you face that you could do something about? I mean sure u would be under physical/mental pressure...but what actions would be reqd by u except hoping all goes well?

It is more about what u learnt from that challenging experience and how it changed your life.

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What about Q3 - If you were not pursuing the career goals ...?

Did you guys mostly go with non-professional goals...I am thinking PhD career but my concern is it doesn't reflect another side of my personality esp considering that my background is Indian engg/IT.

I know I am late with these q's...so thanks for all the input, folks.

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