Calling all Michigan (Ross) Fall 2009 Applicants!

I am in for 2009. Great school, hope to see you all there!

U Michigan: Ross
https://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/Mba/

GMAT Club Ross Ambassadors: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/128-t63422

Application Deadlines
Round 1: October 10, 2008 decisions released January 15, 2009
Round 2: January 2, 2009 decisions released March 15, 2009
Round 3: March 1, 2009 decisions released May 15, 2009

Online Application URL
Not up yet

*2008 application thread: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/103-t50249

Essays
1) Briefly describe your short-term and long-term career goals. Why is an MBA the best choice at this point in your career? What and/or who influenced your decision to apply to Ross? (500 word max)

2) Describe your most significant professional accomplishment. Elaborate on the leadership skills you displayed, the actions you took and the impact you had on your organization.( 500 word max)

3) If you were not pursuing the career goals you described in Question 1, what profession would you pursue instead? (For example, teacher, musician athlete, architect, etc.) How will this alternate interest contribute to your effectiveness in solving multidisciplinary problems? (300 word max).

4) Describe your experience during a challenging time in your life. Explain how you grew personally, either despite this challenge or because of it.

Optional Question: Is there anything else you think the Admissions Committee should know about you to evaluate your candidacy?

I've seen this

103-t67306

cheers

the essay questions are exactly the same as last year ... interesting

oh no!!! there are two Ross applicants 2009 threads !!!

... that is not good ....

somebody should merge them

Merged

Count me in for Round 1. My college cut the football in my junior year, so it would be nice to have a team to pull for. My gf went to UM for law school and since I've known her, she has already decked me out in enough attire to get by for a week. At this point, I think I follow UM sports more than she does

Thanks, dosa. Did I just completely miss the one that sam77sam7 made?

I case you were wondering why they moved the R1 deadline ....

https://www.bus.umich.edu/NewsRoom/Artic ... s_id=13510

Hm... about 1 month earlier...
Not sure if I have time to finish all the essays....
So many essays, so little time

Anyways, I am debating between UM & Duke.
Which one is better for going toward the consulting route?
Both look pretty good but I don't see one standing out over the other....

Fatb,

I think both Ross and Fuqua provide good opportunities for consulting. Ross especially is known for a strong over-all program, but I don't think you can go wrong with either.

If I got into both, I think I would choose UMich, based on it's brand name appeal world-wide, plus I believe it has the largest alumni base of any school in the world.

~Sam

Disclaimer: I am from Michigan, but went to Michigan State.

Thanks for the input, Sam.

I am leaning toward ROSS because a friend of mine is actually doing PhD in UM.
Kinda for the wrong reason... I know.
But, as far as consulting goes, I really cannot say if one school has the advantage over another after the ultra elite group.

Anyways, I'll worry about the rest after finishing Columbia's essay....

Does anyone know if Ross is known for a wait and see approach (i.e., lots of Rd 1 WL's)?

From the news posting:

"Those interested in applying to the Full-time MBA Program are encouraged to do so in Round One for two reasons. First, applicants who are placed on the waiting list in Round One will have two additional opportunities for review in the second and third rounds...."

I noticed that as well. It seems like Ross is indirectly saying that they will accept only highly qualified candidates in the first round.

I think they are just stating what happens at most schools...

I believe all schools follow the same policy, and I think Ross may just be putting it out there. But your speculation may be correct as well...

~Sam

I'm looking into UMich and the more I look the more I like

I need a sales pitch to jump into the boat. Anyone?

I'm interested primarily in MC and IB

Is the new Ross building completed? Has anyone visited it?

I believe the new building will be open in 2009. Judging by the Google Street View, it still has some work to be done.

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=hill+and+state,+ann+arbor,+mi&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=29.496064,57.480469&ie=UTF8&ll=42.275904,-83.737063&spn=0.006716,0.021329&z=16&layer=c&cbll=42.27197,-83.73803&panoid=BqLe31fbiLeAMY70brh7Lw&cbp=2,35.67398176952207,,0,-9.665970283025684

I toured it at GBR. The outside was done at that point but the inside was still a shell. Last I heard they still expected it to be ready for winter semester this year (so like Jan 2009).

That'd be pretty sweet.

btw, the gmap street view is not exactly recent. I saw a view of my old car on it.