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If you can interview in-person, that's obviously the best bet. It not only gives Ross a chance to see who you are, but you'll be able to see if Ross is the right fit for you too -- you'll have the opportunity to explore campus, interact with students and professors, and meet some of your potential new classmates. If you can't travel to Ann Arbor, I would personally go with an alum interview over a Skype interview, if there's an alum in your area. You'll get to meet with them in-person and you'll be able to assess how passionate they are about their business school experience. From Ross' side, though, an interview is an interview, regardless of how you do it. Your application won't be looked down upon because you didn't interview in-person. They understand everyone has work/travel schedules, family life, etc that you have to juggle when scheduling these interviews. As long as you go into it with confidence and can articulately state why you want an MBA and why Ross is the best place for you, you'll be fine.

Got up today morning with an interview invite in inbox. An Indian working in Singapore.

Woke up to find an invite!!! Indian applicant.

What are your thoughts on off campus alum interviews vs admissions committee interviews via skype? I prefer face to face, but then I've heard that adcom interviews tend to be less stressful as they have more experience in interviewing.

I like the personal interaction so I'd go with an alum interview. You're right that adcom will likely have more experience in interviewing and certainly alums can be hit or miss, but ultimately it's up to you. Pick the one you feel more comfortable with. You'll be able to convey your story either way. Posted from my mobile device

arghhh any idea if and/or when they plan to release wave three interview invites?

I'm in the same boat...hopefully they release more this week before the next wave. The waiting game for me thus far (not just for Ross, but all the schools I applied to) has been absolutely brutal!

I definitely think I'll be heading out to Ann Arbor (from DC) to have my interview. Hoping to go this weekend or next at the max.

Trekking to Ann Arbor, hopefully the night before Feb 15 (Friday), for the interview and to see the place. Hoping to also hang out with the law school guys, since i do hope to apply later this year.