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Calling all Michigan (Ross) Fall 2009 Applicants!

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Calling all Michigan (Ross) Fall 2009 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 17 Jan 2009, 13:43
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
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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
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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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Originally posted by Yahsek on 17 Jul 2008, 03:38.
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Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   17 Jul 2008, 05:20
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

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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?
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Re: Calling all Michigan (Ross) Fall 2009 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   17 Jul 2008, 05:24
I've seen this

103-t67306

cheers
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   17 Jul 2008, 07:10
the essay questions are exactly the same as last year ... interesting
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Re: Calling all Michigan (Ross) Fall 2009 Applicants! [#permalink] New post   17 Jul 2008, 07:11
oh no!!! there are two Ross applicants 2009 threads !!!

... that is not good ....

somebody should merge them
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   17 Jul 2008, 07:20
Merged :)
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   17 Jul 2008, 09:25
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 ;)
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   17 Jul 2008, 16:29
dosa_don wrote:
Merged :)

Thanks, dosa. Did I just completely miss the one that sam77sam7 made?
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   21 Jul 2008, 10:02
I case you were wondering why they moved the R1 deadline ....

https://www.bus.umich.edu/NewsRoom/Artic ... s_id=13510
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   21 Jul 2008, 13:14
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....
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   21 Jul 2008, 13:36
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.

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Disclaimer: I am from Michigan, but went to Michigan State.
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   21 Jul 2008, 14:57
Thanks for the input, Sam. :-D

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....
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   21 Jul 2008, 16:22
Darden2010 wrote:
I case you were wondering why they moved the R1 deadline ....

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


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...."
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2008, 05:52
ryguy904 wrote:
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.
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2008, 06:31
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...

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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   23 Jul 2008, 00:55
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 :twisted:
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   23 Jul 2008, 06:46
Is the new Ross building completed? Has anyone visited it?
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   23 Jul 2008, 06:54
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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


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Is the new Ross building completed? Has anyone visited it?
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   23 Jul 2008, 08:11
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Is the new Ross building completed? Has anyone visited it?


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).
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Re: Calling Michigan Ross School of Business Applicants - 2009! [#permalink] New post   23 Jul 2008, 08:25
bherronp wrote:
fooFighter wrote:
Is the new Ross building completed? Has anyone visited it?


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.
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