Another year, and another new set of essays. Where the Ross applicants at? I am applying this fall and can't wait to meet potential Rossies Meanwhile the essays (VERY cool stuff this year!) Please share your short-term and long-term career goals. What skills/strengths do you have that will be relevant to your career goals? How will Ross prepare you for your goals? (300 words Short Answer Questions GROUP 1 I want people to know that I: I turned an idea into action when I: I made a difference when I: GROUP 2 I showed my resilience when I: I was humbled when: I am out of my comfort zone when: GROUP 3 I was aware that I am different when: I find it challenging when people: A valuable thing I have taught someone: Let's get this party started!

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Denied on: 2018/02/10 GMAT: 750, Q50, V42 GPA: 2.8 WE: 63 months Location: India Heard back via: Email

Ross DECISION TRACKER Updates for the last hour: Denied, 3 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q50 V40), GPA: 3.7, Industry: Telecommunications, WE 70, heard via: email Denied, 22 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:750 (Q50 V42), GPA: 2.8, Industry: Retail, WE 63, heard via: email Denied, 27 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q48 V42), GPA: 3.87, Industry: Energy and Utilities, WE 120, heard via: email UPDATE YOUR STATUS

Denied on: 2018/02/09 GMAT: 680, Q42, V41 GPA: 3.37 WE: 60 months Location: United States Heard back via: Email

Denied on: 2018/02/09 GMAT: 740, Q51, V38 GPA: 3.52 WE: 60 months Location: India Heard back via: Email

Denied on: 2018/02/10 GMAT: 680, Q45, V38 GPA: 3.5 WE: 54 months Location: India Heard back via: Email

Denied on: 2018/02/08 GMAT: 700, Q50, V34 GPA: 3.2 WE: 40 months Location: India Heard back via: Email

Denied on: 2018/02/09 GMAT: 770, Q50, V45 GPA: 3.76 WE: 55 months Location: United States, MI Heard back via: Email

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Schools: Darden '20 (WL) Tuck '20 (D) Johnson '20 (A$) Duke '20 (D)

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Were the dings reflected in your application portal?

Do we think they're sending them out in waves?

My application portal still just says "submitted."

Ah. Sorry for the ding! Best of luck with your other schools.

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09 Feb 2018, 13:02

Private, GMAT: 740, Q48, V42; GPA: 3.87; WE: 120 months; United States, NJ; via Email [#permalink]

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Private, GMAT: 750, Q50, V42; GPA: 2.8; WE: 63 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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Sadly got the ding!

Had high hopes on Ross and its real sad to get this ding! Hope to have something positive from the other schools!

All the best to others still waiting on Ross!

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Ross DECISION TRACKER

Updates for the last hour:

Denied, 3 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q50 V40), GPA: 3.7, Industry: Telecommunications, WE 70, heard via: email
Denied, 22 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:750 (Q50 V42), GPA: 2.8, Industry: Retail, WE 63, heard via: email
Denied, 27 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q48 V42), GPA: 3.87, Industry: Energy and Utilities, WE 120, heard via: email

UPDATE YOUR STATUS

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09 Feb 2018, 14:42

Private, GMAT: 680, Q42, V41; GPA: 3.37; WE: 60 months; United States; via Email [#permalink]

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09 Feb 2018, 21:27

Private, GMAT: 740, Q51, V38; GPA: 3.52; WE: 60 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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09 Feb 2018, 23:14

Hosai GMAT: 680, Q45, V38; GPA: 3.5; WE: 54 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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10 Feb 2018, 00:24

Private, GMAT: 700, Q50, V34; GPA: 3.2; WE: 40 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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10 Feb 2018, 20:21

Private, GMAT: 770, Q50, V45; GPA: 3.76; WE: 55 months; United States, MI; via Email [#permalink]

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11 Feb 2018, 06:22

Private, GMAT: 730, Q49, V40; GPA: 3.32; WE: 61 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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11 Feb 2018, 08:55

Private, GMAT: 720, Q50, V37; GPA: 2.5; WE: 36 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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11 Feb 2018, 12:55

Private, GMAT: 700, Q45, V40; GPA: 2.86; WE: 144 months; United States; via Email [#permalink]

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11 Feb 2018, 12:56

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For those interested in applying to Tauber I highly suggested you don't. I wrote a comprehensive google review of the program that you can find by googling "Tauber Institute review". I would post the link but the rules of the forum won't let me.

If you have any questions about the program feel free to DM me.

EDIT: Google Review Link https://bit.ly/2BSVlLQ

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aniketcp GMAT: 740, Q47, V45; GPA: 3.35; WE: 51 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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Private, GMAT: 690, Q46, V38; GPA: 3.49; WE: 73 months; United States, GA; via Email [#permalink]

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agadodia

Sadly got the ding!

Had high hopes on Ross and its real sad to get this ding! Hope to have something positive from the other schools!

All the best to others still waiting on Ross!

I'm very sorry to hear this. Stay positive!
Quick question for you. When did you apply and interview?

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13 Feb 2018, 05:24

Private, GMAT: 730, Q50, V38; GPA: 3.36; WE: 85 months; United Arab Emirates; via Email [#permalink]

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Schools: WP Carey" 20 (A$) Foster '20 (A$) McCombs '20 (A$) IESE '20 (WD) Olin '20 (A$) Georgia Tech '20 (D) Ross '20 (WD)

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Some time ago i requested people to post their interview feedbacks (and got some great responses, thank you folks!).
Now its my time to give back and put my report here for applicants to use.

First of all, i have to say that this was the coolest interview of all 5 i had, and pretty much the easiest one which is amazing because other schools i talked to were below Ross in ranking.
So the whole thing lasted only 30 min versus usual 45-50 mins. This was not meant though, it just happened that we started a little late and connection was bad for the first 5 mins of the interview.
The interviewer was super cool, really friendly and nice person. Interview was very conversational and it almost didnt look like an interview, we laughed about a couple of things, i asked some questions back to the interviewer when he made some remarks.
In terms of actual questions i was only asked the traditional wmtyr question and just 2-3 very basic behavioral questions (tell about an obstacle you faced, etc). This is a stark contrast cmpared to 10-12 questions in all other interviews.
No weird and odd questions at all which i especially appreciate !

Now, from all my research i understand that people have totally different experiences specifically with Ross, in terms of number of questions asked and how hard/odd the questiobs are, so i guess its a matter of chance what your interview will be like. so dont relax just yet, but at least there is really a good chance that your interviewer will be just as cool as mine.

Just one more piece of info that i was told by another Ross student (not the interviewer): the primary goal of the interview is to assess your cultural fit , since all other factors have been already positively ranked if you got invited. So just be yourself, be cool and act like you would act with your classmates. Dont forget to show off how collaborative and supportive you are (assuming that you are!!)

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