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what is the best resource for Ross interview preparation?

it looks like the ClearAdmitWiki site only has one entry this application cycle.

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It's a blind interview so no real need to go into any school specific guides.

Look around for a general one and it won't stray too far from it.
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Hi Everyone,

Does it occur to anyone that this year, especially in R2, the trend is to choose younger aspirants over the more experienced folks? I am seeing this trend in Fuqua invites as well as in Ross invites.

I worked real hard on my essays...and didn't get an interview from either Fuqua or Ross. I'm stunned to say the least. I'm an international applicant and here's my profile:

GMAT: 720, 6.0 (first and only attempt, this year)
GPA: 3.8 (Computer Science and Engineering)
WE: 8 yrs on matriculation (4 yrs of international experience at Fortune 500 client locations), IT consulting, IT strategy and Project Management with Fortune 1000 MNC
Career Progression: Consistent
EC: Decent - was regular member of University Sports Team; co-founded a non-profit organization for children, committee member of Corporate Social Welfare group.
Referee: 1) Client Manager at Fortune 500 client organization, 2) Direct Supervisor
Target Concentration - Business Strategy Consulting.

I'm looking for holes (must be big ones in there) in my profile to justify the dings.
Do you think years of experience actually went against me? I am eager to know your opinion.

Thanks
AG

Allow me to disagree with you. I am 33 y.o. (intl.) and was invited to interview by Ross and by Duke. And I don't have your GMAT. A solid score, but not stellar at all.

Of course, I cannot predict the final results, but I prefer to think the invitations mean something.

I think that one of the most important things to these schools is the level of your passion to be admitted there. They seem to have somewhat of an "inferiority complex" towards their more established peers, and don't like to feel like a "safety school" for strong applicants - which they often are, unfortunately (even though I think they'll give you the instruments and get you anywhere you want, just like H/W/S et al.).

I tried to convey my excitement through my essays, and I really do think that it's about time to break the pompous elitism of the M7 or whatever. To my opinion, the quality of education in UMich, for example, might be better than in Harvard etc.: they teach, hands-on (e.g. MAP) and not just serve as a family club for rich and famous. I prefer to be surrounded by self-made individuals and not by spoiled legacy kids, full of ... entitlement mentality.

To be honest, those kids in M7 will succeed with or without an MBA. That's the whole point behind the tendency of making the classes younger: take a bright inexperienced youngster, label him an "MBA alumnus" - and voila! You got a dedicated follower for life, never mind an actual contribution of the education for his progress in life.

I have a feeling that Ross and Duke do prefer to admit a non-trivial number of more mature, "life-beaten" candidates - in order to let them balance other, often "over-playful" and emotionally- (and prestige-) driven younger students. I've tried - via my essays - to convey the feeling (but not to tell that expressly, of course) that I might be somewhat "more serious" than some of my future classmates, and could even, G-d forbid, teach them a thing or two about life that is not built only from rat-race competitions, tests, interviews, rankings or 10K more or less in bonuses.

I've experienced a family tragedy that changed my focus to real things in life - especially healthcare (I'd better become a medical researcher, but FOR THAT I am indeed too old) - and was not shy to talk about it in my application (matter-of-factly, as I don't need anyone to pity me).

To sum up: I hope I am not wrong on this, and the schools do not discriminate candidates based on their age (with notable snobbish (and potentially disastrous for their own business model: what's the point of getting an MBA straight after the BA in Business Administration or Economics?! Why spend 5 years of your life, basically, in the same classroom?!) exceptions of HBS and Stanford.

Our age is our strength, and we need to leverage this fact.
The world is moving. People are changing careers, countries - and themselves - more and more. We'll be fine.
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I think that one of the most important things to these schools is the level of your passion to be admitted there. They seem to have somewhat of an "inferiority complex" towards their more established peers, and don't like to feel like a "safety school" for strong applicants - which they often are, unfortunately (even though I think they'll give you the instruments and get you anywhere you want, just like H/W/S et al.).

I tried to convey my excitement through my essays, and I really do think that it's about time to break the pompous elitism of the M7 or whatever. To my opinion, the quality of education in UMich, for example, might be better than in Harvard etc.: they teach, hands-on (e.g. MAP) and not just serve as a family club for rich and famous. I prefer to be surrounded by self-made individuals and not by spoiled legacy kids, full of ... entitlement mentality.

I would like to echo your sentiments. I think showing your genuine interest and passion in attending Ross is a key determinant. I displayed this in more ways that one through my essays and intend to do so in my interview.

Authenticity is key, especially when you have many fewer spots to fill vs. a larger school like H/W/C.
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I've an alum interview next week. I'm confused on the dressing part - should it be a business formal or business casual?

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i would always suggest a full business suit with a tie, etc...but people may beg to differ..
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any financial aid from Ross? What are the funding options at Ross? Tuition fees is sky high! I am also looking at the ROI.
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ross does give schol to some students based on merit and means..the decision for tht usually comes with the admit decision.....apart from tht, there are other aid options in forms of federal loans (without co-signor) and other private loans...there are also some private schols which you can apply to later on during yr education..
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My alum interview is in Barista! on a sunday. What should i wear?
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mine was in costa on sunday too....my interviewer was wearing business casuals and i was in business formals...full suit with a tie...there was a candidate who was already giving his interview before me, and another who came after me and all of us wore business formals....
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mine was in costa on sunday too....my interviewer was wearing business casuals and i was in business formals...full suit with a tie...there was a candidate who was already giving his interview before me, and another who came after me and all of us wore business formals....
Thanks neeraj :) u r always a help..will wear my formal suit!! :)
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lol...sure mv2010...always ready to help..!!
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lol...sure mv2010...always ready to help..!!
Thanks neeraj :) I appreciate it..
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Hi Everyone,

Does it occur to anyone that this year, especially in R2, the trend is to choose younger aspirants over the more experienced folks? I am seeing this trend in Fuqua invites as well as in Ross invites.

I worked real hard on my essays...and didn't get an interview from either Fuqua or Ross. I'm stunned to say the least. I'm an international applicant and here's my profile:

GMAT: 720, 6.0 (first and only attempt, this year)
GPA: 3.8 (Computer Science and Engineering)
WE: 8 yrs on matriculation (4 yrs of international experience at Fortune 500 client locations), IT consulting, IT strategy and Project Management with Fortune 1000 MNC
Career Progression: Consistent
EC: Decent - was regular member of University Sports Team; co-founded a non-profit organization for children, committee member of Corporate Social Welfare group.
Referee: 1) Client Manager at Fortune 500 client organization, 2) Direct Supervisor
Target Concentration - Business Strategy Consulting.

I'm looking for holes (must be big ones in there) in my profile to justify the dings.
Do you think years of experience actually went against me? I am eager to know your opinion.

Thanks
AG

Allow me to disagree with you. I am 33 y.o. (intl.) and was invited to interview by Ross and by Duke. And I don't have your GMAT. A solid score, but not stellar at all.

Of course, I cannot predict the final results, but I prefer to think the invitations mean something.

I think that one of the most important things to these schools is the level of your passion to be admitted there. They seem to have somewhat of an "inferiority complex" towards their more established peers, and don't like to feel like a "safety school" for strong applicants - which they often are, unfortunately (even though I think they'll give you the instruments and get you anywhere you want, just like H/W/S et al.).

I tried to convey my excitement through my essays, and I really do think that it's about time to break the pompous elitism of the M7 or whatever. To my opinion, the quality of education in UMich, for example, might be better than in Harvard etc.: they teach, hands-on (e.g. MAP) and not just serve as a family club for rich and famous. I prefer to be surrounded by self-made individuals and not by spoiled legacy kids, full of ... entitlement mentality.

To be honest, those kids in M7 will succeed with or without an MBA. That's the whole point behind the tendency of making the classes younger: take a bright inexperienced youngster, label him an "MBA alumnus" - and voila! You got a dedicated follower for life, never mind an actual contribution of the education for his progress in life.

I have a feeling that Ross and Duke do prefer to admit a non-trivial number of more mature, "life-beaten" candidates - in order to let them balance other, often "over-playful" and emotionally- (and prestige-) driven younger students. I've tried - via my essays - to convey the feeling (but not to tell that expressly, of course) that I might be somewhat "more serious" than some of my future classmates, and could even, G-d forbid, teach them a thing or two about life that is not built only from rat-race competitions, tests, interviews, rankings or 10K more or less in bonuses.

I've experienced a family tragedy that changed my focus to real things in life - especially healthcare (I'd better become a medical researcher, but FOR THAT I am indeed too old) - and was not shy to talk about it in my application (matter-of-factly, as I don't need anyone to pity me).

To sum up: I hope I am not wrong on this, and the schools do not discriminate candidates based on their age (with notable snobbish (and potentially disastrous for their own business model: what's the point of getting an MBA straight after the BA in Business Administration or Economics?! Why spend 5 years of your life, basically, in the same classroom?!) exceptions of HBS and Stanford.

Our age is our strength, and we need to leverage this fact.
The world is moving. People are changing careers, countries - and themselves - more and more. We'll be fine.


Great post. I'm one of your aforementioned "over-playful" youngsters, but I think the points you bring up about being able to teach us something about life (in a non-patronizing way of course) is spot on. Well said.
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I just finished a campus visit and interview at Ross. The new building is VERY impressive (it's amazing what $100M US will get you these days!) On the tour Ross students kept coming up to us and introducing themselves, sharing their experiences, offering contact info, etc. Everyone was SO friendly and outgoing and It just seemed like everyone was so happy to be there. Very friendly atmosphere.
My actual interview conducted by a second year was completely laid back. I was a little shocked that he didn't take one single note the whole time we met. There was not a pen or pad to be found in the room! We were truly just having a conversation. It makes me wonder how Ross intends to use the interview in the selection process.
Overall I was very impressed with the program, particularly with the students. My takeaway of Ross is that you will love it if you thrive in a highly social, team oriented atmosphere, while those who prefer to do things alone, though they may be very smart, will struggle in that kind of an environment.
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My actual interview conducted by a second year was completely laid back. I was a little shocked that he didn't take one single note the whole time we met. There was not a pen or pad to be found in the room! We were truly just having a conversation. It makes me wonder how Ross intends to use the interview in the selection process.

My thoughts exactly! From what I heard from a few people, most interviewers didn't seem to note things down all that diligently. I have been wondering what they are looking for during the interview and what kind of feedback is given.
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My actual interview conducted by a second year was completely laid back. I was a little shocked that he didn't take one single note the whole time we met. There was not a pen or pad to be found in the room! We were truly just having a conversation. It makes me wonder how Ross intends to use the interview in the selection process.

My thoughts exactly! From what I heard from a few people, most interviewers didn't seem to note things down all that diligently. I have been wondering what they are looking for during the interview and what kind of feedback is given.

I just finished my interview with an alum, in Boston; it was relaxed and at a coffee shop. The questions were no different from those on ClearAdmit wiki, except for one where he asked me how I would differentiate the culture of Ross from that at other schools I'm considering.

He seemed very involved and heads back to Ross every year and is active as a recruiter. Once again I've come away highly impressed after an interaction with someone associated with Ross.
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