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Any one of you attending the interview Saturday event got a personal email from one of the current students about the same?
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Yes, I did. She said she would be my buddy for the weekend and invited me to the Ross Follies show on Sat and asked if I wanted to meet up on Friday to go out to the bars with her lol. I thought that was really nice of Ross to assign someone to show us around and really nice of her to be so welcoming!
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Any one of you attending the interview Saturday event got a personal email from one of the current students about the same?

I got a personal email encouraging me to attend, but unfortunately I can't. Not sure if that's what you're talking about?
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No - this is an email from current student (basically about meeting up and answering any questions etc)

I am impressed with Ross Culture.....I met many current students too and all of them have been fabulous...great culture and smart down to earth folks..
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Any one of you attending the interview Saturday event got a personal email from one of the current students about the same?

Yes, I did. She said she would be my buddy for the weekend and invited me to the Ross Follies show on Sat and asked if I wanted to meet up on Friday to go out to the bars with her lol. I thought that was really nice of Ross to assign someone to show us around and really nice of her to be so welcoming!
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uhoh. i signed up for interview saturday too, but i haven't gotten an email from a current student yet...
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I am impressed with Ross Culture.....I met many current students too and all of them have been fabulous...great culture and smart down to earth folks..
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Amen to that!
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KingKreep, or anyone else who currently lives there...is it a difficult drive from Detroit airport to Ann Arbor? I was planning on renting a car, it's cheaper than taking a shuttle, but I'm not used to driving in snow or ice. Do they clear the roads pretty well and is it mostly freeway driving?
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Round 1 admits / current students... I just got the background verification email. I can't seem to find when I have to complete this by? I am still waiting on Round 2 decisions before I commit but either way do I need to pay for this Ross background verification soon or can I wait until the May 1 enrollment deadline?
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KingKreep, or anyone else who currently lives there...is it a difficult drive from Detroit airport to Ann Arbor? I was planning on renting a car, it's cheaper than taking a shuttle, but I'm not used to driving in snow or ice. Do they clear the roads pretty well and is it mostly freeway driving?
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If you're not used to driving in snow, take a shuttle. I think the school might run something if you ask.

The drive itself is short and pretty easy, but snow driving can be tricky.
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Round 1 admits / current students... I just got the background verification email. I can't seem to find when I have to complete this by? I am still waiting on Round 2 decisions before I commit but either way do I need to pay for this Ross background verification soon or can I wait until the May 1 enrollment deadline?
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I also got the email and when I logged onto the system it said the process takes about 8-10 business days to complete. I personally think it may take longer to get all the information back to Ross and have them process it etc. The letter that came w/ the admit binder suggested that we do it before May 1st so I think you have at least a few more months before you need to worry about this.
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KingKreep, or anyone else who currently lives there...is it a difficult drive from Detroit airport to Ann Arbor? I was planning on renting a car, it's cheaper than taking a shuttle, but I'm not used to driving in snow or ice. Do they clear the roads pretty well and is it mostly freeway driving?

If you're not used to driving in snow, take a shuttle. I think the school might run something if you ask.

The drive itself is short and pretty easy, but snow driving can be tricky.
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The airport is about 25 miles away from the school and most of it is on the freeway. And even the sections not on the freeway are fairly busy main roads, which Michigan does a pretty good job of keeping clear. That said, driving in the snow can be really tricky (even if the roads are clear), and most importantly, finding parking close to the building is a nightmare.
I agree with piggles - take the shuttle.

From experience, these guys are reliable: https://www.annarborairportshuttle.net/4.html
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KingKreep, or anyone else who currently lives there...is it a difficult drive from Detroit airport to Ann Arbor? I was planning on renting a car, it's cheaper than taking a shuttle, but I'm not used to driving in snow or ice. Do they clear the roads pretty well and is it mostly freeway driving?

If you're not used to driving in snow, take a shuttle. I think the school might run something if you ask.

The drive itself is short and pretty easy, but snow driving can be tricky.

The airport is about 25 miles away from the school and most of it is on the freeway. And even the sections not on the freeway are fairly busy main roads, which Michigan does a pretty good job of keeping clear. That said, driving in the snow can be really tricky (even if the roads are clear), and most importantly, finding parking close to the building is a nightmare.
I agree with piggles - take the shuttle.

From experience, these guys are reliable: https://www.annarborairportshuttle.net/4.html
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Thanks guys, yeah sounds like more hassle than it's worth. Is getting around Ann Arbor without a car pretty easy?
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Thanks guys, yeah sounds like more hassle than it's worth. Is getting around Ann Arbor without a car pretty easy?
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You can always call a taxi if your destination is farther than you want to walk. When I visited, I don't think I ever waited more than 5 minutes for a cab to pick me up from my hotel.
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are cabs preferred or busses?? also can we rent a bike or sumthing??
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Most locations in Ann Arbor are walkable. Buses are available, but it is definitely not the preferred option if you need to get somewhere in a hurry. I don't know about others, but I wouldn't want to ride a bike in the snow.
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Most locations in Ann Arbor are walkable. Buses are available, but it is definitely not the preferred option if you need to get somewhere in a hurry. I don't know about others, but I wouldn't want to ride a bike in the snow.
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You just need a Segway with tank tracks!
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Do you guys know anything about Tauber interview? How is it different or similar to a regular Ross interview? Does it affect the decision to admit an applicant to Ross?
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Do you guys know anything about Tauber interview? How is it different or similar to a regular Ross interview? Does it affect the decision to admit an applicant to Ross?
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To answer your first question, the tone is identical to a Ross interview, friendly and conversational. The questions are obviously different, as the Tauber staff (I interviewed with a staffer) wants to ensure that you:

a) really want to get into operations and why.

b) know why Tauber is a fit for your goals. The program is relatively unique, so knowing what the program is about is essential, in my opinion.

The second question is harder for me to answer. Tauber definitely has an input on its applicants admissions, the staffer told me as much, but I don't know how much. Prep just as hard for Tauber as for Ross and you'll be fine.
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Just wanted to share my interview experience with everyone. I interviewed with an alum a couple of days ago and the overall setting was fairly relaxed since we met at a coffee shop. The interviewer had just finished interviewing another candidate so he asked me to wait for the first few minutes as he completed his notes from the previous interview.

He told me at the beginning the interview will last for 30-45 mins with another 15 mins for questions (the interview actually went on for about an hour and a half and after that we just chatted about the school for another 30 mins.

The questions themselves were fairly straightforward (I may have missed out a few)

- Tell me about yourself (followed by follow on questions on the specifics of my job and my personal background).
- Short term / long term goals, Why an MBA?, Why Ross
- A few teamwork/leadership related questions
- Strengths & weaknesses
- Community involvement
- How would you contribute to Ross? (follow up what clubs/organizations would you want to join?)

What surprised me the most was the extremely honest responses/opinions the interviewer gave me in response to my questions e.g. he was quick to point out that a significant portion of the faculty does not hail from an industry background i.e. they have been pure academicians their entire lives and hence they sometime lack a practical viewpoint on several issues.

He also spoke extensively about his MAP experience, the general learning environment at Ross etc. All in all, I left the interview feeling good and felt that I had been able to form a good connection with the interviewer.
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Thanks for the interview summary, the observation of pure academic background of most profs at Ross is interesting. Hope you nailed it and good luck on the outcome.
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